Abstract
A systems analysis of the Lake Tahoe Basin indicates significant and accelerating environmental deterioration within the basin, suggests that Tahoe is poised for yet another round of urban expansion, delineates the portion of Tahoe's resources that are consumed by gaming recreation vis-à-vis outdoor recreation, and identifies the Federal government as a contributor to Tahoe's problems. In response to the need for a holistic approach to basin-wide planning and management, ecological carrying capacity concepts are explored as they may be applicable to the Basin's growth patterns, and ideas on establishing a carrying capacity for Tahoe are developed.
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Gilliland, M.W., Clark, B.D. The Lake Tahoe Basin: A systems analysis of its characteristics and human carrying capacity. Environmental Management 5, 397–407 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01866818
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