On Tuesday, June 9, a team of Tahoe’s protectors will lead a training on how to protect the Lake’s blue waters from the threat of aquatic invasive species as part of California Invasive Species Action Week. The morning event will take place at Valhalla Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, is open to all, and free to attend. … Golden mussels, an environmentally harmful and highly invasive species, are spreading rapidly across California. Just days ago, a boat unknowingly carrying golden mussels was stopped at one of Tahoe’s boat inspection stations before it could launch on the Lake. This summer is a critical time for paddlers, anglers, and beachgoers to be aware of AIS and to Clean, Drain, and Dry their equipment before entering the water.

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