An integrated science plan for the Lake Tahoe basin
Subtitle: conceptual framework and research strategies
By: Zachary P. Hymanson and Michael W. Collopy, editors
Contributors: Pacific Southwest Research Station
Series: General technical report PSW -- GTR-226; General technical report PSW -- 226.
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Albany, CA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
Subjects: Watershed management; Lake ecology; Research
Description: An integrated science plan was developed to identify and refine contemporary science information needs for the Lake Tahoe basin ecosystem. The main objectives were to describe a conceptual framework for an integrated science program, and to develop research strategies addressing key uncertainties and information gaps that challenge government agencies in the theme areas of (1) air quality, (2) water quality, (3) soil conservation, (4) ecology and biodiversity, and (5) integrating the social sciences in research planning. Each strategy concludes with a presentation of near-term research priorities. Several factors (e.g., changing agency priorities, funding levels, and the emergence of new issues, new information, or new technologies) can affect the applicability of near-term research priorities. Thus, this science plan is considered a living document. The research priorities are best reviewed and revised regularly to ensure they reflect the changing information needs and evolving priorities of agencies charged with the welfare of the Lake Tahoe basin.
Notes: "May 2010"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 362-368).

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