SUPPORT SCIENCE TO SAVE THE LAKE
The Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s (TERC’s) advancements and achievements are possible because a community of philanthropically-minded individuals is committed to making a difference in the future of Lake Tahoe. Their vision and generosity are supporting a world-class center for research and education. Private support is essential to continuing TERC’s groundbreaking work to restore and sustain Lake Tahoe for future generations.
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We invite you to help Lake Tahoe thrive by making a charitable contribution to TERC. Help fund innovative research solutions to challenges facing the lake and forest; educate the next generation of environmental scientists and leaders; and provide vibrant public outreach programs for thousands of students and visitors each year. Gifts at every level support research, education programs, outreach, and students, and give the flexibility to address emerging needs and opportunities.
Public Education and Outreach
TERC brings science to life for more than 14,000 students, teachers, and visitors each year at two science centers. TERC offers public tours, interactive exhibits, a 3-D theater, community events, lively lectures and an array of hands-on activities and programs for K-12 students and educators. Inspire a love of Lake Tahoe and environmental stewardship by supporting access to TERC's education and outreach programs.
Forest and Conservation Biology
Forests and forest health issues are the central focus of TERC’s forest and conservation biology lab. Gifts to the Forest and Conservation Biology Fund helps to save, reforest, and improve populations of Tahoe's most vulnerable trees. Thank you for your support of science to sustain the Lake Tahoe basin.
The Charles Goldman Endowed Fund
TERC is at the forefront of restoring Lake Tahoe's clarity and its scientists are internationally recognized for their multi-disciplinary research on lakes and their watersheds. Ever since Professor Charles Goldman lowered a Secchi disk into Lake Tahoe more than five decades ago, UC Davis research has driven the scientific advances for the lake. Be a part of preserving Lake Tahoe's iconic beauty for future generations by supporting TERC's scientific research through support of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.
Mysis-Based Clarity Restoration
Help us remove non-native Mysis shrimp from Lake Tahoe to restore clarity and the native ecosystem! TERC found that when Mysis shrimp disappeared from Emerald Bay and the native Daphnia returned, clarity increased by almost 40 feet. The reverse occurred when the Mysis shrimp returned. Help us to develop a sustainable method of removing non-native Mysis shrimp from Lake Tahoe and restore Tahoe's clarity and native ecosystem. The removed Mysis will be transformed into the world's healthiest and purest dog treats, and future proceeds will support student research. Thank you, David and Dana Loury Foundation, for your generous support of Lake Tahoe's clarity!
Mysis Commercialization
TERC is at the forefront of restoring Lake Tahoe's clarity and its scientists are internationally recognized for their multi-disciplinary research on lakes and their watersheds. Ever since Professor Charles Goldman lowered a Secchi disk into Lake Tahoe more than five decades ago, UC Davis research has driven the scientific advances for the lake. Be a part of preserving Lake Tahoe's iconic beauty for future generations by supporting TERC's scientific research through support of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.
High-Speed Hybrid-Electric Research Vessel
After almost 50 years, the R/V John LeConte is nearing the end of its useful life. Our requirements and aspirations for a research vessel have also changed. Our desire is for a custom-designed vessel that maximizes our ability to do cutting-edge research while minimizing our environmental impact on the lake. We have formed a team to design and build the first high-speed, hybrid-electric research hydrofoil. This investment in the future health and science of Lake Tahoe will leave a lasting legacy, supporting impactful research for decades to come!
Non-electronic option
Write a check made out to “UC Regents.” Please include “TERC” in the memo line to be assured that you gift will benefit the Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Mail to:
UC Davis Gift Administration
Attention: Office of Research (TERC)
202 Cousteau Place, Suite 185
Davis, CA 95618
Contact Toni Myshyakova at amyshyakova@ucdavis.edu or (530) 219-6752 to support TERC's Director's Circle priority projects and to learn more about additional ways to give:
- Gifts of Securities
- Gifts of Real Property
- Retirement plans (IRAs and 401Ks)
- Estate bequests
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Charitable gift annuity