Selected soil barriers to be removed from Taylor Creek/Marsh
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Contractors will begin removing some soil barriers at the mouth of Taylor Creek and the adjacent marsh this week. These soil barriers were installed in 2022 as part of a joint effort to remove invasive plants from approximately 17 acres of wetlands in Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in preparation for the larger Taylor/Tallac Restoration Project.
If left unchecked, invasive aquatic plants can have devastating effects on Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem and recreational resources. This area provides important habitat for a variety of native species, and the presence of milfoil, an invasive aquatic plant, threatens the health of the wetland. The soil barriers deprive the invasive plants of sunlight, killing them before they can spread in Lake Tahoe.
Due to the lake’s raised water level and high winds, some of the soil barriers are accumulating too much sand. Too much sediment buildup makes it difficult to remove these barriers that line the bottom of the creek and marsh. Immediate removal of the barriers will help prevent future problems without compromising the effectiveness of the project. Complete removal of all soil barriers is tentatively scheduled for early fall 2024 to early summer 2025.
Visitors to Baldwin and Kiva beaches can expect to seeDivers will use aluminum boats and kayaks to remove the bottom barriers and transport them to shore. No motorized boats will be used. To ensure diver safety and successful removal, beachgoers should be aware of planned activities and avoid the area if possible. Divers will also regularly monitor areas where barriers are being removed and will hand-pull out any rooted invasive plants they find.
This project is part of a larger effort by the USDA Forest Service’s Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the Tahoe Fund, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to restore one of the last natural wetlands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Wetlands help natural landscapes become more resilient as climate change changes by filtering runoff and other pollutants before they reach Lake Tahoe.
Learn more about the Taylor/Tallac Aquatic Invasive Species Removal Project by watching the informative video.
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