LULC in Relation to the Eutrophication of Lake Tahoe

 

This map and graph show how the area of certain land cover classes has changed from 2006-2010 in the Lake Tahoe basin. Lake Tahoe has been experiencing concerning eutrophication, which has been attributed mostly to the urbanization and development of the area. Seeing how land cover has changed over time could be useful when interpreting the relationship between land use/land cover around the lake and the eutrophication of Lake Tahoe itself. 

This final project was a good experience overall because I got to connect a lot of the topics I've learned all semester into one cohesive project. It took a lot of critical thought and patience, but I am proud of the outcome.