Fish Biology of Squaw Creek

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager The Friends of Squaw Creek will host a public information forum on the biology of Squaw Creek on Thursday, March 28th at 6 p.m. at the SVPSD meeting room (305 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley).  … Read more

Truckee River Atlas (1991) Available Online

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager The Truckee River, flowing just over one hundred miles from Lake Tahoe and terminating in Pyramid Lake, is a microcosm of western water issues. It’s an understatement to say the Truckee River and its watershed… Read more

We’re Hiring!

by Andy Otto, Director of Restoration Programs *** Update 5 p.m. 3/15: The deadline to apply for these positions has passed. We appreciate your interest in working with the Watershed Council! *** Love the River? Come work with us! We… Read more

Coldstream Canyon Presentation – Thank You!

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Thank you to the 80 people who attended the Coldstream Canyon Floodplain Restoration Project presentation this past Tuesday, February 12th. Coldstream Canyon is affected by current and past land use including the railroad corridor, gravel… Read more

Trout Unlimited Announces Youth Trout Camp

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager “If we take care of the fish, the fishing will take care of itself.” ~TU founding member Art Neumann Trout Unlimited of California has announced its second annual Sierra Trout Camp. This weekend event will… Read more

Squaw/Alpine Pledges $ 25,000 to TRWC

by Michele Prestowitz, Development Manager In 2012, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows pledged $25,000 in financial support for the restoration and protection work of the Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC). This pledge will be fulfilled by payments of $5,000 a… Read more

Wet Weather Highlights Erosion Problems

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Luckily, the predicted major flooding did not come to pass but last week’s weather was a great reminder to be prepared. Not every storm event is severe enough to necessitate measures to protect life and… Read more

Public Meeting 12/5: Martis Creek Dam

by Jeannette Halderman, Program Manager The Watershed Council invites you to join us for a public meeting providing an update on the Martis Creek dam and its future, hosted by Nevada County Supervisor Ted Owens, Placer County Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery… Read more