At Clean Up the Lake 501(c)3, we lead both terrestrial and underwater cleanup efforts, collecting critical data to support scientific research and policy development while also running surveillance for aquatic invasive species and reporting observations on algal-blooms for future monitoring. Comprehensive assessments of completed projects are available below, offering detailed insights into our ongoing environmental impact and often providing recommendations for next steps for submerged litter management and aquatic invasive species management.
Convict Lake is located SW of Mammoth Lakes Basin and sits at 7,850ft in elevation. Convict Lake sees much of the recreation other lakes in the region commonly encounter. Fishing and boating are Convict Lake’s most popular recreation activities. Data collected during this pilot research program determined that this lake is in need of a circumnavigated litter clean up and further invasive species surveys and monitoring.
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Pilot research in Virginia Lakes assesses submerged litter, invasive species, and habitat health—laying the groundwork for long-term ecosystem monitoring.
With 3,000 lbs of litter removed from Lake George & Lake Mary, cleanup in Mammoth Lakes Basin continues through 2026, targeting Twin Lakes & other nearby areas.
Our organization found significant signs of submerged litter in various parts of the lake that warranted a full scale circumnavigated cleanup of the lake.
SCUBA cleanup and invasive species survey project at Lake Mary from July 7-20, 2024, to protect water quality and habitats from litter and aquatic invasive species threats.
After a 2022 circumnavigated cleanup of June Lake, dive teams identified three major litter hotspots and returned in 2023 for targeted remediation efforts.
Dive teams conducted full-scale cleanups and AIS surveys, addressing fishing debris, pollution, and invasive species. Additionally, a continued AIS and algae bloom survey will be conducted.
The Mammoth Lakes Basin pilot research program assessed litter and invasive species in multiple lakes to help guide future cleanup efforts.
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