Tahoe Keys and Lake Tahoe Flow Model
This model, developed by Environmental Science Associates (ESA), represents both the surface and groundwater natural flow between the Tahoe Keys, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tallac, Pope Marsh and Upper Truckee Marsh. The current stagnant environment supports the growth of aquatic invasive plants due to nutrient dense, shallow, and warm waters. Reinstating the circulation system is an essential tool to keep water moving within the Keys lagoons restoring the aesthetic and recreational benefits to the homeowners.
City Development Impacts
The Pope Beach development built a road across the front of the marsh. This barrier distrupted the natural flow of water and the filtration of Pope Marsh.
The Keys development hydrologically isolated Pope Marsh from the Upper Truckee River.
1952 Pre-Pope Development
Source: Green, 1998
1971 Pope Development
Source: Green, 1998
Pope Marsh 2010 LIDAR Map
This map illustrates the elevation of Pope Marsh and the west area of the Keys Lagoons. This elevation information will help inform the design of the Lagoon Water Quality Improvement Project.
