Protecting and preserving Lake Tahoe – the gem of the Sierra – is central to the mission of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. We are dedicated to conserving Lake Tahoe, its watershed, and its recreationally-supported economy.
The University's efforts are aligned with the planning and implementation of the Environmental Improvement Program – a multisector effort implemented by governmental organizations, Lake Tahoe’s business community, scientific community and the Washoe Tribe. Research, education and outreach align closely with the bistate efforts of the Tahoe Science Advisory Council of which the University is a member. In addition, our new University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe location is proud to support world-class scientific and creative workshops that bring expertise and knowledge to the basin to help solve the pressing global to local issues of our time.
Training the future stewards of Lake Tahoe
We believe experiential education is one of the best ways to inspire sustained environmental stewardship.
Research to inform policy
Scientific knowledge has been a mainstay in guiding management actions in the Lake Tahoe basin. The University is a proud member of the Tahoe Science Advisory Council, the bi-state organization for scientists and managers to discuss the pressing issues facing the Lake Tahoe basin related to forest health, invasive species, transportation, climate change, wildfires, and Lake Tahoe’s water quality. The Council is co-chaired by Professors Sudeep Chandra with Adrian Harpold serving as an institutional scientific member.
Explore research and creative activities
Meet our affiliated environmental sciences and sustainability faculty
LEEDing the way
In 2007, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building.
