The Wetlands Among Us!

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director The Truckee River watershed – where the beauty of nature draws us – is threatened. Species of birds have disappeared. Essential invertebrates are leaving. Entire wetlands are drying up. Much of this is due to… Read more

Following the Drops

by Erin Casey, Director of Land Use Compatibility Have you noticed where water flows after it lands on the ground? Does it spill onto the road making its way to a nearby stormwater drain or roll off a few leaves… Read more

Keeping Up With the Joneses

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Lake Tahoe casts l o n g shadows: A fame-shadow (Jewel of the Sierra Nevada!), a funding shadow ($415M Lake Tahoe Restoration Act), and a research-shadow (University of Nevada a Reno, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental… Read more

5 Thoughts on Donner Lake Basin

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director My first experience with the Truckee River watershed was camping at Donner Lake when I was eight years old – many decades ago (!). In those days, I saw adventure and beauty, not shoreline erosion… Read more

Give Back to the Places You Love

by Phoenix Anthony, Office Manager & Michele Prestowitz, Development Manager   Living in a place surrounded by so much beauty, it’s hard to choose a favorite spot. Maybe it’s a walking trail winding through the forest or a swimming hole… Read more

Thank You from the Watershed Council

by Phoenix Anthony, Office Manager As the year is coming to a close and the celebration of Thanksgiving begins, we would like to take a moment to reflect on this past year and extend our sincerest gratitude to you. You… Read more

Collaborative Weed Control Along the Truckee River

by Jeannette Halderman, Program Manager In 2014, through a combination of numerous funding opportunities, the TRWC was successful in gaining approval from and cooperation of six landowners to treat several species of non-native invasive plants on nearly 300 acres along… Read more

The Silent Offender: Sedimentation

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director At first glance, the Truckee River and its tributaries look pristine but in fact they are classified as impaired (polluted) from excessive sediment levels (Total Maximum Daily Load for Sediment – Middle Truckee River Watershed,… Read more

WE'RE HIRING: Lead Philanthropy. Advance Watershed Resilience.

Development Director – Truckee River Watershed Council (Full description linked here)
Location: 
Truckee, CA
Salary:
 $105,000–$125,000 + benefits

The Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC) seeks an experienced Development Director to lead our philanthropic strategy and strengthen long-term funding for watershed restoration across the region.

This senior role is ideal for a proven fundraising leader who excels in major gifts, donor strategy, and board partnership, and who is ready to help shape the next phase of TRWC’s organizational growth. 

About TRWC
TRWC is a trusted regional nonprofit dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and restoring the Truckee River watershed. Our work strengthens forests, meadows, and aquatic habitat to improve wildfire resilience, water quality, and long-term ecological health. 

With an $8M+ annual budget and a strong reputation among public agencies, funders, and community partners, TRWC is entering an exciting new chapter of organizational growth and philanthropic expansion.

What You’ll Lead

What We’re Looking For

Compensation & Location 

To Apply 

Send a single PDF (cover letter, resume, three professional references) to: mprestowitz@truckeeriverwc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by March 25.

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