5 Things To Do About Weeds!

Jun 29, 2011 | News

by Lisa Wallace, Executive Director Invasive weeds are aggressive plants that have been introduced into an area outside of their native range and are dangerous because they out-compete native and other desirable plants. The invasives reduce land and recreational values,… Read more

The California Drought

Jun 28, 2011 | News

By Lisa Wallace, Executive Director The drought gets blamed for many of California’s ills, including high unemployment rates.  A recent analysis shows  that there were other factors, besides water supply, driving unemployment. For example, the drought period coincided with the… Read more

Thank You Pour House!

Jun 21, 2011 | News

By Nicole Carlsen, Operations Coordinator The Pour House will be hosting a wine tasting this Thursday, June 23rd, from 5-7 pm that will benefit the Truckee River Watershed Council. Stop by on your way to Truckee Thursdays, Shelley Fadness will… Read more

Thank you, Northstar-at-Tahoe!

Jun 14, 2011 | News

By Lisa Wallace, Executive Director On June 7, 2011, the Truckee River Watershed Council received a $10,000 Vail Resorts Echo grant (http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/pressreleases/pressreleases.11_echo_program_launch.release.asp).  Northstar-at-Tahoe launched Vail Resorts Echo, the Company’s corporate sustainability program, by announcing  a partner grant to the Watershed… Read more

Truckee River and Climate Change

Jun 8, 2011 | News

Hi, Lisa Wallace, Executive Director, here. Last week at our annual fundraiser, the River Breakfast, I talked about the effects Climate Change has on the Truckee River watershed. One of the first reports on the regional impacts* calls out:  “Truckee… Read more

River Breakfast – Thank you!

May 26, 2011 | News

Thank you to the 200 guests who joined us at the River Breakfast, our annual fundraiser held this year at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The event was underwritten by the Tahoe Mountain Resorts Environmental Fund and the Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake… Read more

Truckee Thursdays Community Partner

May 24, 2011 | News

Come join us this summer at Truckee Thursdays! The weekly event is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning June 16th and going through August 25th. The Truckee River Watershed Council will have a booth each week featuring our River… Read more

Snapshot Day A Success!

May 24, 2011 | News

Thank you to the 46 volunteers who came out to monitor the streams in the Truckee River watershed.  You visited 21 sites and monitored 17 streams. Team Sagehen Creek We are processing the data now and the results of Snapshot… Read more

Independence Lake Public Meetings

Apr 16, 2011 | News

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) recently purchased the property around Independence Lake and is seeking public input on recreation and access issues for this important watershed. Compared to other lakes in the region, Independence Lake has not experienced the introduction of… 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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