Congress Passes Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Not only will this legislation help maintain the clarity of the water and the health of the lands in the Basin, but it will safeguard the 23, tourism jobs in Nevada and California that we cannot afford to lose. It truly is one of the most prestigious and revered areas in the world, inviting people from all over to trek up the mountains and marvel at its majesty.
This reauthorization will continue the progress that has been made in the past ten years for erosion control projects, ecosystem restoration, and the reduction of hazardous fuels and the threat of invasive species. By working hard to protect the beauty of Lake Tahoe today, we will all but guarantee that this area will continue to be a beautiful tourism destination for years to come. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of authorizes projects that will: Reduce risks for catastrophic wildfires.
Protect threatened species and wildlands.
The bill does the following: Restores Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Basin. Priority projects will improve water quality, forest health, air quality and fish and wildlife habitat around Lake Tahoe. Reduces the threat of wildfire in the Tahoe Basin. It also creates incentives for local communities to have dedicated funding for defensible space inspections and enforcement.
Protects Lake Tahoe from the threat of Quagga mussels and other invasive aquatic species. Watercraft will be exempted from decontamination if they were last launched in Lake Tahoe.
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Supports reintroduction of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout is an iconic species that has an important historic legacy in Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is one of the historic 11 lakes that had Lahontan Cutthroat Trout in the past and is a critical part of the strategy to recover the species. Prohibits mining operations in the Tahoe Basin.
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