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Free Training on Protecting Lake Tahoe from Golden Mussels and Aquatic Invasive Species

Alpine, South Lake Tahoe, environment, events, education

A free training event on June 9 in South Lake Tahoe will teach participants how to protect the lake from aquatic invasive species like golden mussels. - The training is part of California Invasive Species Action Week (June 6-14).

- Participants will learn to identify and report invasive species, practice Clean, Drain, Dry techniques, and recognize harmful algal blooms. - The event is led by Keep Tahoe Blue, Tahoe Keepers, Lahontan Water Quality Control Board, and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

- A boat carrying golden mussels was recently stopped at a Tahoe inspection station, highlighting the urgency of prevention efforts.

This story was originally reported by tahoedailytribune. Read the original article here.

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