A New Face at Truckee River Watershed Council

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Truckee River Watershed Council is pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Kathy Whitlow. Kathy joined us on January 25th as the new Operations Manager and will be working 3 days/week at TRWC. She is… Read more

2011 Winter Newsletter

By Nicole Carlsen, Operations Coordinator For those of you who missed it, check out the print version of Truckee River Currents. There are photos and descriptions of Truckee River Day, an update on Coldstream Canyon restoration and more.  Winter Newsltter… Read more

River-Friendly Landscaping Winners Announced!

By Nicole Carlsen, Operations Coordinator The Truckee River Watershed Council is excited to announce the winners of their River-Friendly Landscaping program. Susie Urie, Steve Ramos and Eric Premack each won a $5,000 rebate and Donner Pines East won a $10,000… Read more

Quick Listen: The Value of our Wetlands

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Wetlands can provide ecosystem services such as improving water quality and reducing peak flood flows. Here’s a link to a short radio piece on the economy and the environment. When an accident or a type… Read more

Go See This: Truckee River as Art

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director photo: Nevada Museum of Art The Harrison Exhibit at the Nevada Museum of Art, has an eye-catching, toe-tapping set of art pieces of the Sierra Nevada, including the Truckee River watershed. Helen Mayer Harrison and… Read more

Thank You for Truckee River Day!

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director   “We got so much work done at Perazzo Meadows!” “The volunteers were incredible, we could have completed the whole Corps Yard site!” “We collected the data on the entire reach on Squaw Creek this year… Read more

Quagga Mussels Found in Lahontan Reservoir

Learn about how Truckee-area waters are being protected for invasive species at a public forum Thursday, July 28, 2011. Multiple sampling techniques have confirmed microscopic juvenile quaggas are present in Lahontan Reservoir southeast of Fernley, said Rich Haskins, deputy director… 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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