Tahoe Glypho

Perspectives

on protecting Tahoe's forests, soil, waterways, wildlife, economy, and community.

Intro to the Issue

The April 2026 investigation that raised awareness of what's coming to Tahoe.

TRPA August 26, 2026

8/26 is the first time TRPA put the herbicide spray plan on its agenda. 100+ attended.

Speak up for Tahoe

How you can speak up for Tahoe forests, waterways, wildlife. and residents.

USDA Soil Scientist

Glyphosate is known to adversely affect the microbial ecosystems of soil.

Smoke, Water, Health

Water/health concerns related to smoke from glyphosate-treated vegetation.

Brent on Instagram

Brent is now part of Protect Tahoe, a citizen coalition standing up for what's right.

The EPA Approval

Regarding the EPA approval, a safety study retraction, and endangered species.

Water Monitoring Myth

Monitoring only detects contamination after it occurs. It does not reverse it.

Sprayed Forests from Above

Aerial view of forestlands sprayed with the controversial herbicide coming to Tahoe.

Tahoe Glyphosate Deforestation?

My initial thoughts upon learning of the Forest Service's plan.

Tahoe Music

Feel free to use/improve these lyrics for your own songs.

1. Seedlings are already planted (fix at 52 and 1:11)

2. Healthy forests, healthy lake

3. This is where we hike, ride, live

4. Permits for patios, free reign for poison

5. Stand for Tahoe (fix at 54 and then 112)

6. Comstock to Caldor and Back (fix at 155 thru 200 - remove between "roots like to grow" and "that's not science")

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TRPA Meeting 7/22/2026

Public comment testimony from the July 22, 2026 TRPA meeting.

Tara's 7/22 Comment

Testimony from Tara at the July 22, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Jenny's 7/22 Comment

Testimony from Jenny at the July 22, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Melissa's 7/22 Comment

Testimony from Melissa at the July 22, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Katy's 7/22 Comment

Testimony from Katy at the July 22, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Sierra Club's 7/22 Comment

Testimony from Tobi at the July 22, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Kelly's 7/22 Comment

Testimony from Kelly at the July 22, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Reid's 7/22 Comment

Testimony from Reid' at the July 22, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Monitoring is Too Late

Testimony on human health and water quality monitoring flaws.

Economy and Workers

Risk to the Tahoe Basin economy, and worker welfare.

Economy and Workers

Risk to Tahoe economy, and exploitation of labor.

The Air We Breathe

"... this dirt is getting picked up and moved, and we're probably breathing it in."

Brent's Call to Action

UPDATE: The most current ways to speak up can be found at ProtectTahoe.com.

On Soil Health

Lay botanist and Master Gardener on forest soil health.

Recovering Forest

Recovering forest, harming soil seed banks, inviting invasive grasses.

The MOU

In order to protect Tahoe, TRPA has rules to follow.

The MOU

Protecting Tahoe starts with following terms of MOU.

Lake Tahoe TV

"We encourage you to contact local officials and make your opinion known."

Chervin via Instagram

Chervin recently moved to Tahoe, but dealt with a similar issue in Southern California.

TRPA Meeting June 24

Testimony from the June 24, 2026, TRPA meeting in Stateline.

Town Hall June 11

Audio recording of June 11, 2026 "Town Hall" hosted by Protect Tahoe.

TRPA Meeting May 27/28

Testimony from the May 27/28, 2026 TRPA meeting held in Tahoe City.

Jennifer's 5/28 Comment

Testimony from Jennifer at the May 28, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Jessica's 5/28 Comment

Testimony from Jessica at the May 28, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Alex's 5/28 Comment

Testimony from Alex at the May 28, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Amy's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from Amy at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Jessica's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from Jessica at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Josh's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from Josh at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Second Amy's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from another Amy at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Alan's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from Alan at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Jenny's Comment

Public comment from Jenny at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Ted's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from Ted at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Alex's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from Alex at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Brent's 5/27 Comment

Public comment from Brent at the May 27, 2026 TRPA Meeting.

Then and Now Glyphosate

Then and now photos of the Caldor area. After glyphosate images coming 2028?

On the Map

View potential spray area of the planned large-scale herbicide application.

In the Media

Tahoe, glyphosate and related media coverage.

Also see 100+ written comments.

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Are you ready to speak up? Every voice matters, and the more the better. See some of the ways you can speak up at HealthyTahoe.org.