River Talks: Why so many?

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager You may have noticed an increase in River Talks on the Watershed Council’s calendar. You’ve told us you’re interested in our work and we’re listening! Join us to learn more. This coming month we’ll be… Read more

Refer for the River – Win a $ 400 gift certificate!

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Could you use an extra $400 to spend at an area nursery to finish your summer projects? Through the month of August, we’re accepting referrals for our River-Friendly Landscaping program. Each referral will earn you… Read more

Thank you to Tuesday’s workshop participants!

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Thank you to everyone who came out this week to our free workshop on the Watershed Council’s River-Friendly Landscaping (RFL) and Weed Warriors programs. More than a dozen people enjoyed a tour of the soil… Read more

Project Update: Negro Canyon

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Located within the Gregory Creek watershed just west of Truckee, Negro Canyon has been impacted by waves of human use, from grazing to construction of Interstate 80 to logging to wildfires to off-highway vehicle use.… Read more

River-Friendly Landscaping In Action

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager When homeowners Dot and Paul Ingels moved to Donner Lake, they knew they wanted to protect the house’s foundation from already-evident erosion and create a more usable space in their backyard. They just weren’t quite… Read more

Middle Martis Wetlands Restoration Design – RFP

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager The Truckee River Watershed Council seeks to hire a consultant to complete a restoration design plan for the Middle Martis Creek Wetlands Restoration Project. Prior to the construction of Brockway road (now Highway 267) in… Read more