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Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network

The Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network (TEON) monitors water quality along the lakeshore, while also tracking changes across the Tahoe Basin.

Aerial photo of two researchers on a boat in Lake Tahoe taking water samples.
A scuba diver takes a sample from the bottom of Lake Tahoe.

Lake science

Tahoe Institute faculty conduct lake science research on topics including water clarity, invasive species, watershed and upstream ecosystem health, sensitive ecosystems and biodiversity.

Discover research on Lake Science
A controlled burn on the east shores of Lake Tahoe.

Wildfire and climate extremes

Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability researchers study Lake Tahoe weather extremes and wildfires, delivering real-time data and scientific insights to inform land managers and policymakers

Learn about ongoing wildfire initiatives
A plastic cup floats in the water on the shore of Lake Tahoe.

Plastics research

Tahoe Institute researchers lead groundbreaking Lake Tahoe microplastics research, discovering among the highest plastic concentrations of 38 global lakes, while developing science-guided management plans for freshwater ecosystem protection.

Learn about plastics research at Lake Tahoe

State of the Basin

The State of Basin which includes the climate, watershed, meadows, lake, and streams, is an important collection of information that can assist in decision-making for local projects. Protecting Lake Tahoe requires a fundamental understanding of linkages across these systems while understanding visitation numbers in the Basin. Through the Tahoe Science Advisory Council, Tahoe Institute faculty, with input from key agencies and stakeholders, developed a State of the Basin report for managers engaging with the Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program. The report highlights what we know and future research on select topics in the Lake Tahoe Basin.