UC Davis at Lake Tahoe
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is united by a focus on watershed health. Its researchers study lakes, forests, and the atmosphere to better understand how freshwater systems function and how to protect them in a changing world.
TERC’s interdisciplinary team examines how lake conditions, water quality, forest health, and air–water interactions are connected within larger environmental systems. While Lake Tahoe is a primary research site, their work spans watersheds across California, North America, and beyond—including studies of forest restoration, climate impacts, and sensitive mountain lakes.
Their research also reaches the Arctic and Antarctic, linking local watershed processes to global climate dynamics. This integrated approach helps inform management decisions and sustain healthy freshwater systems worldwide.
Explore the links below to learn more about what we do and where we work:
