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
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
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
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
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
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
by Jeannette Halderman, Program Manager
Saturday, September 8th, 105 Northstar (Vail Resorts) employees volunteered to revegetate a weed-infested site along the Truckee River Legacy Trail. The work day was part of Vail Echo Day activities at all Vail resorts. The… Read more
by Andy Otto, Director of Restoration Programs
What’s on your fall project list? Don’t forget that we can provide you with a free site evaluation for potential soil erosion sources. Often, simple soil erosion abatement measures can make a marked… Read more
by Jeannette Halderman, Program Manager
The future of Martis Creek Dam poses unique opportunities to the Truckee River watershed.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has stated the dam poses a catastrophic risk of failure. The Corps is pursuing a… Read more
