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Central Sierra: Tahoe Invasive Weeds | About Us

Who to contact to report a weed infestation, schedule a home site inspection, or for general information. Notes from previous LTBWCG meetings are available in PDF format, as well as information on attending future meetings. Explains the purpose and the four work areas of the LTBWCG.
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Our Mission

Collectively, the Lake Tahoe Basin Weed Coordinating Group (LTBWCG) group is dedicated ensuring that invasive weed detection, management and education is effective and seamless across the five county, bi-state region.
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Contact Us

LeeAnne Mila, Chair 530-621-5520; Scott Oneto, Chair 209-223-6834 Tahoe Resource Conservation District (California side of the basin) 530-543-1501, ext. 113 Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (Nevada side of the basin) 775-586-1610, ext.
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Partner Organizations

The Lake Tahoe Invasive Weeds Coordinating Group was formed in 2002, operating under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is updated and renewed every five years.
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Central Sierra: Tahoe Invasive Weeds | Invasive Weeds

How invasive weeds reproduce and proliferate; how invasive weeds effect business, recreation, and the environment of the Tahoe Basin. These weeds have been determined to pose the greatest threat to the local ecosystem. Information sheets with photos and descriptions of each plant are available.
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Impacts and Spread of Invasive Weeds

Invasive weeds reproduce profusely by seed and/or root, outcompeting native and other desirable plants. Invasive weeds can damage our forests, roads, parks, neighborhoods and natural areas.
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Top Priority Weeds of the Lake Tahoe Basin

The Lake Tahoe Basin Weed Coordinating Group annually ranks and prioritizes weed species at risk of introduction and spread into the Lake Tahoe Basin region. The evaluation is based on historical survey and mapping data gathered by cooperating partners in and around the Basin.
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Central Sierra: Tahoe Invasive Weeds | Resources

Several educational brochures and other publications produced by the LTBWCG and affiliated organizations. They are available for downloading in PDF format, or you may order copies by emailing us with your name, mailing address and the quantity you need at contact@tahoeinvasiveweeds.org.
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Map of Weeds in Lake Tahoe Basin

Click here to access the map. This web-based interactive map has been designed to increase awareness of the invasive weed species currently found in the Lake Tahoe Basin and assist in the early detection and reporting of new infestations.
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