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Lake Tahoe Algae Experiment Suggests Seasonal Shifts Ahead

Katherine E Kerlin — October 06, 2025 - 9:06am

As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from the ɫ��ɫ.

Periphyton, that fuzzy layer of attached algae covering the rocks as you step into the water, is a healthy and critical part of a lake’s food web. Periphyton blooms, however, signal changes that can degrade both water quality and a shoreline’s natural beauty.

Wildfire Smoke Reached 99% of U.S. Lakes in 2019-2021

Katherine E Kerlin — June 07, 2024 - 9:00am

Where there's smoke, there's not always fire. Wildfire smoke drifted to nearly every lake in North America for at least one day per year from 2019 to 2021, found a ɫ��ɫ study.

Smoke Covered 70% of California During Biggest Wildfire Years

Katherine E Kerlin — May 22, 2024 - 9:32am

As much as 70% of California was covered by wildfire smoke during parts of 2020 and 2021, according to a ɫ��ɫ study.