Lake Tahoe, Nev. September 17, 2018 – The Nevada Division of State Parks, within the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is excited to announce that, of approximately 10,000 entries, the #1 winning photo of Aspira’s 2018 America State Parks Photo Contest showcases the ever-inspiring Sand Harbor – Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Launched […]
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Non-native satin moths impacting aspen foliage in Lake Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE, NV July 3, 2018 – In the mountains east of Lake Tahoe, visitors may notice that aspen trees have been defoliated due to an influx of invasive white satin moths (Leucoma salicis). The white satin moth is a non-native defoliator of aspen, cottonwoods, willows and other deciduous species. Continued defoliation can threaten aspen stands, […]