Thank You Adopt a Stream TRAM Volunteers!

By Beth Christman, Director of Restoration Programs THANK YOU  to our wonderful Adopt a Stream Truckee River Aquatic Monitors (TRAM) volunteers!  We just completed our 13th TRAM field season with last Saturday’s field collection. Over the summer, volunteers monitored 5… Read more

Groundwater Footprint

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Good maps and graphics are so helpful in understanding the complexities of ecosystems – including groundwater. Tom Gleeson (Montreal’s McGill University) and Ludovicus P. H. van Beek (Utrecht University) have just published a great one… Read more

50 Projects in 10 Years

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director The Watershed Council has set a goal to finish 50 restoration projects in 10 years. To meet that goal we need to be financially stable for the long term. So this week we sent a… Read more

Join us for a Weed Walk on 8/11

by Jeannette Halderman, Program Manager Come take a walk with the Weed Warriors on August 11th and learn about late blooming invasive species that are threatening the Truckee River watershed. This is a FREE event but please RSVP to Jeannette… Read more

River-Friendly Landscaping in Action

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Even before hearing about the River-Friendly Landscaping program, Steve Ramos was concerned about his yard’s bare soil as well as snowmelt, runoff, and wind-driven erosion. After mulching much of the yard, he wasn’t quite sure… Read more

This Week in the Watershed

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Here are few projects we worked on the week of 7/16 for the Truckee River watershed: Coldstream Canyon. Beth Christman is finalizing permits and contracts this week. In mid-August, we’ll start implementation of this stream… Read more

Join us: Invasive Weed ID Workshop 7/24

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Are you a land-owner, land-manager, area trails/parks/maintenance staff member, area resident or visitor? Come spend a few hours with the Weed Warriors on 7/24 and learn about invasive plant species that are threatening the Truckee… 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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