Lake Clarity -- Introdution to Causes Page 5

Figure Two -- Secci Depth Chart Page 6A

Figure Three -- Population Graph Page 7A

Water Inflow and Algae Growth Page 9

Figure Four -- Water Cycle Flow Chart Page 10A

Maps and Graphs -- References Page 17

Lake Tahoe is the pristine jewel of the West Coast, known around the world for its beauty. The Lake Tahoe area was even in the spotlight for the winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley in 60's. Over the decades we have learned, by mistake, what needs to be done to protect the lakes' beauty and character. The lake is foremost known for its color and clarity, and has been capitalized on for these qualities. However, upon enjoying the lake and creating a tourist and recreational draw we have jeopardized the lake for all the features that we most enjoy and treasure. Simply put the clarity, col

Air quality controls obviously aid in the fight to protect the lake, but more emphasis is needs to be geared towards wetland preservation and land controls and watershed management.

For heavens' sake even the cartoons are teaching our children to be earth aware with "Captain Planet, he's our hero, taking pollution down to zero...," teaching children to reduce, reuse, and recycle, and to fight the bad-guys who pollute our earth's ecosystems. All adults can be Captain Planets and protect our world.

Figure Three, Population Growth Chart: Goldman, Charles R., Richards, Robert. The Urbanization of the Lake Tahoe Basin: A Microcosm for the Study of Environmental Change with Continuing Development. Proceedings, State of the Sierra Symposium 1985-86, Pub. #177. California:University of Davis, Pg. 43. 1986.

4) Tahoe Research Group, State Natural Resources. Lake Tahoe Facts", "Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions. Internet address:WWW.Ceres, 15 April 1997.

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