Nation Lake Tahoe’s popularity may be its downfall, but scientists think tons of junk could save it May 15, 2022 Scott Sonner Comments Off on Lake Tahoe’s popularity may be its downfall, but scientists think tons of junk could save it Scientists will use 25,000 pounds of junk collected along Lake Tahoe's 72 mile shoreline to learn more about the potential harms caused by pollutants.