The laboratory is closed during the winter season except for monthly sampling expeditions. Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are responsible for carrying out the field limnological researcher. A raft is anchored over the deepest part of the lake for easy sampling and two small boats are maintained for sampling and transport of supplies. The Castle Lake project now has over 32-year database of limnological research. This photo of Castle Lake with Mt. Shasta in the background was taken with infrared film.
Green vegetation appears red and water appears black.
The center raft is located along the bottom border of the photo. More details about Castle Lake Limnological Research Station Visit the Tahoe Research Group Homepage Link to the Department of Environmental Studies home page.