Annual “Tahoe: State of the Lake Report” – Towns at Risk of Flooding Due to Unprecedented Rising Caused by Climate Change The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, released its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report last week. The report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for ecosystem restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin. Related: 2020 Lake Tahoe Clarity: Trends Holding but Threats Remain The report summarizes data […] SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Releases Annual Report: 25% More Slides But Fatalities Half of Previous Year The Utah Avalanche Center has wrapped up their season and published its Annual Report, providing a summary of the year including metrics around forecasting, education, and awareness programs. Related: Utah Avalanche Center Director Speaks on Backcountry Use During the COVID-19 Crisis The season’s snowfall was slightly above average, with snowpack in April at 109% of average. After a great start to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 12, 2020 0 Comments