|Nearshore Water Quality Buoy| Previous nearshore water quality
studies have shown a distinct association between elevated near-
shore turbidity and some developed areas (Taylor et al., 2004).
However, lake perimeter surveys only provide a snapshot of
conditions when the measurements are being made. The main
objective of this study is the development and deployment of a
nearshore buoy specific to Lake Tahoe's water quality. The buoy
has the same or similar equipment equipment as used for lake
perimeter surveys. The use of automated buoys for monitoring
near-shore effects can provide several benefits, such as: 1)
data on long-term nearshore water quality trends at specific
locations; 2) data on localized nearshore conditions
corresponding to on-shore activities, such as restoration
activities or BMPs; 3) data on specific activities that affect
nearshore processes, such as marina dredging and/or the impact
of boating activity. Some of the real-time data for the buoy is
publicly available. An Inclusive Mission of