The credit goes to microscopic animals, according to a new report.
Known for its clear waters, the lake saw a decline in water clarity over the past half-century.
Now, it is experiencing dramatic improvement with some of the clearest water recorded since the 1980s.
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The report predicts the ultra-clear waters to get even clearer through 2023.
Environmental experts hope the lake clarity will further improve in future years.
The goal is to bring the clarity back to 97.4 feet.
The microscopic animal helps keep the lake clear by eating tiny particles that make the water cloudy.
Zooplankton declined in the 1960s after its main predator, the Mysis shrimp, experienced a population surge.
According to the report, the shrimp population unexpectedly crashed" in 2021, allowing zooplankton numbers to spike.
Another element is pollution control.
Edgewood Tahoe Resortis also focused on being an environmental steward.
