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

Reporting Water Quality Problems

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Significant weather and water events like Hurricane Sandy on the east coast or potential seasonal snowmelt and/or storm runoff locally can turn our thoughts to water quality. From time to time, the Watershed Council gets… Read more

We’re Hiring!

The Truckee River Watershed Council currently has an opening for a consulting program manager for a new funding initiative called Green Bucks. This contract starts approximately 11/12/2012 and ends 11/30/2013. Based on the success of program, there may be an… Read more

Thank You, Truckee River Day Volunteers!

by: Beth Christman, Director of Restoration Programs Thank you  to the many community volunteers that spent a beautiful fall day working on restoration projects throughout our Truckee River watershed on Sunday, October 14th. Together, we were able to complete work… Read more

Our Truckee River – In the News

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager The Truckee River was highlighted in a recent article in the Las Vegas Review Journal encouraging visitors to travel “Nevada’s favorite river” to learn more about Nevada’s diverse state and enjoy the fall color. Margo… Read more