Tahoe Water Quality Projects
In a continuing effort to reduce sediment and nutrient loads in stormwater runoff that reaches Lake Tahoe, Washoe County participates in the planning, design, and construction of erosion control and water quality improvement projects within the County right-of-way in the Tahoe Basin. The County prioritizes projects in conjunction with multiple agencies in order to effectively achieve basinwide water quality standards.
Partnering Agencies:
Contact our partnering agencies for information on regional Lake Tahoe Basin Waterquality Projects.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) hosts the Lake Tahoe Watershed Program, a number of webpages with helpful information including a video about Lake Tahoe's water clarity and the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study (including an information clearinghouse of documents, data, and meeting information). NDEP collaborates with federal, state, local, and private partners to address water quality and other environmental issues in the watershed.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) protects and restores the environment of Lake Tahoe. The bi-state agency is charged with establishing thresholds, regional planning, development and redevelopment oversight, regulatory enforcement, and implementation of environmental protection and restoration programs for the Region necessary to achieve and maintain adopted regional standards. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has a wealth of information about the Tahoe Basin including land entitlements, tree removal permits, wood stoves, and the water quality and stormwater management program.
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (NTCD) is the local conservation agency for the portions of the Tahoe Basin located in Nevada. NTCD is a non-regulatory and grant-funded agency that works closely with federal, state, and local partners, including Washoe County, to deliver conservation programs to Nevada communities at Lake Tahoe.