The U.S. government plans to apply multiple types of herbicides, including glyphosate, in national forest areas near Lake Tahoe. This action is part of a strategy to clear lands for replanting following the 2021 Caldor fire. Local residents have expressed strong opposition to the plan, citing concerns about the potential health risks associated with glyphosate.
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Federal agency plans to use glyphosate herbicide in Lake Tahoe area
The U.S. government is set to spray herbicides, including glyphosate, in national forest areas near Lake Tahoe to prepare for replanting after the 2021 Caldor fire. Local residents have voiced significant concerns regarding the health implications of using glyphosate in their community.
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Lake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked glyphosate in public lands
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Federal agency plans to use glyphosate herbicide in Lake Tahoe area