By Matt Freitas, Program Manager
Non-native invasive plants seem to enjoy our watershed as much as we do. More than 60 of these species are found in our wetlands, streams, and forests. Invasive species displace our native plants and reduce… Read more
Lisa Wallace, Executive Director
The Truckee River region—like many places where the beauty of nature draws people who revel in it —is threatened. Fish are declining. Crucial invertebrates are dwindling. Entire meadows are drying up. 150 years of human impact—from… Read more
Beth Christman, Program Manager
We are seeking to hire a consultant to prepare CEQA documentation for the Sardine Meadows Restoration Project.
Sardine Meadows, located in the Davies Creek watershed north of the Town of Truckee, has a history of disturbance… Read more
Matt Freitas, Program Manager
The Middle Truckee River watershed has a 150-year history of old-time land uses that affect our watershed and water quality. Grazing, and logging and the development of infrastructure for a growing community all played their parts.… Read more
Matt Freitas, Program Manager
Our work at the Watershed Council is wonderfully multi-faceted. Part science: blending biology, geology, and hydrology in each project. Part management: convening agencies, consultants, and contractors to get the job done. Part funding: finding grants, foundations,… Read more
Michele Prestowitz, Program Manager
Addendum #1 ~ RFB – Martis Wildlife Area Restoration Project: Design Completion & CEQA Preparation.
The Truckee River Watershed Council is seeking proposals to complete restoration design for three of four sites in the Martis Wildlife… Read more
Michele Prestowitz, Program Manager
Bear Creek, a tributary to the Truckee River, is located in Placer County, six miles northwest of Tahoe City. The creek flows southeast from its headwaters at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort to the confluence with the… Read more
The Truckee River Watershed Council is seeking proposals to control non-native invasive plant species in the Truckee River watershed. These species impact native biodiversity, water quality, and recreation. This RFP includes our 2017 and 2018 weed control efforts. RFP and… Read more
The Hilltop-Ponderosa area was once a single contiguous wet meadow complex that discharged to the Truckee River. Since the settlement of Truckee in the 1800’s it has been significantly impacted by land use and urban development which has altered and… Read more
River-Friendly Landscaping
By Eben Swain, Program Manager
Did you know the average residential lot in our area loses one ton of soil per year?!? This is a major source of pollution in our streams and the Truckee River. Rainfall, snowmelt,… Read more
