Tahoe Yellow Cress | Nevada Tahoe Conservation District

Tahoe Yellow Cress (TYC) is a small plant that only grows on the shoreline beaches of Lake Tahoe and nowhere else in the world. This small, low-growing plant was on the verge of extinction as recent as 1996! Through a partnership of local and federal agencies, we have been able to increase its numbers. But more needs to be done.

What can you do?

Avoid vegetated areas, especially near creek mouths
Maintain control of your pets
Launch and beach boats away from TYC
Do not enter fenced areas

Join us in protecting this unique piece of Tahoe! Contact the District to volunteer for restoration events such as plantings and seed collection. Since TYC only grows on the shoreline, lakefront homeowners have the additional opportunity to receive a consult from staff at NTCD to determine if their property has TYC or its habitat and how to protect it.

Links and Documents

Tahoe Yellow Cress Organization

Tahoe Yellow Cress: Tahoe’s Conservation Success Story

USFS: Recovery on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Conservation Efforts Protecting Tahoe Yellow Cress