About this Event
Plastic Pollution in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Plastic pollution is an increasing threat to freshwater ecosystems, including high-elevation environments such as the Lake Tahoe Basin. In this lecture, Monica Arienzo, Ph.D., presents current research on the sources, transport, and accumulation of plastic debris—from large consumer items to microplastics—entering Lake Tahoe through urban runoff, recreation, atmospheric deposition, and watershed processes. She will discuss how basin hydrology influences the distribution of plastics in nearshore zones, open waters, and sediments, as well as the challenges of monitoring plastic pollution in freshwater systems. The talk also explores ecological and water-quality implications and highlights the importance of science-based strategies for protecting iconic lake ecosystems.
Monica Arienzo is an environmental scientist specializing in water quality and emerging contaminants, with a focus on plastic pollution and microplastics in alpine freshwater environments.
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Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets purchased in advance are $10 through EventBrite and free for students with a student ID. Tickets at the door are $15. Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The lecture will begin at 6 p.m. in the Emerald Room at Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge, 1850 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
Enjoy dinner at Sunnyside either before or after the lecture where participants will be treated to 20% off their entire meal.
For more information call 775-881-7560, ext. 7566, email [email protected], or visit http://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events/.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge, 1850 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 11.82
