Sustainability Indicators for the Lake Tahoe Region

Below is a dashboard of sustainability aspects for the Lake Tahoe Region. Click on a category for greater detail on the current status of the economic, environmental, and community health of the Lake Tahoe Region.

Water Quality

Lake Tahoe's clarity has historically been the bellwether Aspect for water quality - and the health of the entire ecosystem. Overall, lake clarity has remained relatively stable since 2000. In 2013, annual average clarity was 70 feet, a 5 foot decline from 2012.

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Environment

Forest Health and Fire Hazard

Since 1997, 55,690 acres of hazardous fuels have been treated to reduce wildfire risk in the Lake Tahoe Region.

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Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Electricity consumption, natural gas consumption, and transportation activities contribute approximately 75 percent of GHG emissions in the Region.

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Environment

Aquatic Invasive Species

Watercraft inspections are the primary way to prevent new introductions of aquatic invasive species to Lake Tahoe.

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Environment

Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy behavior, such as regular exercise and healthy food consumption, as well as access to high quality, affordable medical care, reduces the likelihood of chronic disease and lowers mortality rates.

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Community

Transportation

Increasing non-automobile transportation options is a primary goal of transportation planning and programs in the Lake Tahoe Region.

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Community

Housing

In some communities of the Lake Tahoe Region, second homeownership is almost 70%.

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Community

Education

The graduation rate for high school students in the Lake Tahoe Region is higher than both the California and Nevada statewide averages.

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Community

Income

In 2012, over half of Lake Tahoe's students were eligible for the Subsidized School Lunch Program.

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Economy

Employment

In 2012, the unemployment rate in the City of South Lake Tahoe was 14.1% compared to the California statewide average of 10.5%.

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Economy

Business Environment

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues are a measure of tourism activity in the Lake Tahoe Region, which accounts for roughly 40% of the overall economy in the region.

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Economy
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