With the help of a recently rebounded microscopic animal, Lake Tahoe’s famed blue waters are making their biggest comeback in nearly 40 years. University of California Davis' Tahoe Environmental Research Center has looked to better understand the physics and ecology of the lake by monitoring its clarity for the past 50 years, which helps to determine and address causes of change. Researchers attribute the improved clarity to a resurgence of the lake’s native zooplankton, according to the 2022 Lake Tahoe Clarity report released Monday. “They’ve provided a natural clean-up crew to help restore the lake’s famous blue waters,” scientists said in the report. Visit the link in bio to learn more. 📸: UC Davis