This photo, taken Aug. 4, shows cattle grazing illegally in the Lake Tahoe Basin, specifically the Big Meadow area. Grazing was discontinued more than 10 years ago in Meiss Country where Big Meadow is located. The South Shore resident who took the photo and wants to remain anonymous said, “This situation has occurred numerous times since the ban of cattle in the area and responsible agencies have been negligent in preventing this resource damage to the watershed.” Twenty-seven head of cattle were counted. The U.S. Forest Service controls the land. It was too late to obtain a comment from the feds.
