Small projects can make a huge difference

by Kathy Whitlow, Office Manager Our normally quiet “shoulder” season seems busier than ever this year. Right now, I’m trying to find time in my calendar to finish up my yard projects before the fall rain and (hopefully epic!) winter… Read more

Life: a matter of milestones, or moments?

by Kathy Whitlow, Office Manager Milestones are interesting for me. Sometimes I celebrate them. Sometimes I ignore they’re happening (like every birthday so far after 45!). But mostly, milestones are a time for reflection, gratitude and looking forward. As Rose… Read more

Involve me and I will understand

by Kathy Whitlow, Office Manager The 20th Annual Truckee River Day is Sunday, October 18, 2015. The first few Truckee River Day shirts highlighted the following Chinese proverb:“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me… Read more

I never knew…

by Kathy Whitlow, Office Manager In our 4th year of drought, erosion hasn’t really been on my mind. I never knew… I live on a relatively flat lot in Glenshire, well away from the Truckee River. My yard doesn’t have… Read more

I know just enough to be dangerous…

by Kathy Whitlow, Office Manager Since I started protecting the watershed as a volunteer and now as TRWC staff, I notice things I never have before. All the time – out hiking, while biking along the Legacy Trail with my… Read more

Request for Bid: Middle Martis Creek Wetlands Restoration

by Beth Christman, Director of Restoration Programs The Truckee River Watershed Council is seeking construction bids for the Middle Martis Creek Wetlands Restoration Project. Prior to the construction of Brockway Road (now Highway 267) in the 1800’s, Middle Martis Creek… Read more