Restoring the invisible watershed

By: Matt Freitas, Program Manager   Take a drive from Truckee towards Brockway Summit—what sticks with you? The wide expanses of Martis Valley? Long vistas of the Sierra crest? Did you know you drove through a historic wetland as soon… Read more

Aquatic Monitoring Lab Night

Interested in water quality? Aquatic insects?  Join our Aquatic Monitoring group for a lab night.  Throughout the winter we meet to process aquatic insect samples that we collected throughout the summer to help us monitor water quality in our local… Read more

Aquatic Monitoring Lab Night

Interested in water quality? Aquatic insects?  Join our Aquatic Monitoring group for a lab night.  Throughout the winter we meet to process aquatic insect samples that we collected throughout the summer to help us monitor water quality in our local… Read more

River Talk at Alibi Ale Works – Truckee

FREE and informative – virtual tour of watershed restoration projects! Behind its natural beauty, The Truckee holds some disturbing secrets. Come hear why the watershed is the key to her future. Come early. Purchase a beverage (optional). Find a seat… Read more

Aquatic Monitoring – lab night

Interested in water quality?  Aquatic insects?  Join our Aquatic Monitoring group for a lab night on Wednesday, December 6th.  We collect aquatic insects from streams throughout the summer, and then spend the winter looking through microscopes to identify the insects… Read more

Aquatic Monitoring – lab night

Interested in water quality?  Aquatic insects?  Join our Aquatic Monitoring group for a lab night on Tuesday, November 14th.  We collect aquatic insects from streams throughout the summer, and then spend the winter looking through microscopes to identify the insects… Read more

Adopt-A-Stream Monitoring

Just like people, a river’s health can be measured. What’s its temperature? Color? Chemical pH level? How does it smell? Tracking the chemical and physical characteristics of a stream is important. It helps us learn what’s working—and where we can… Read more

Adopt-A-Stream Monitoring

Just like people, a river’s health can be measured. What’s its temperature? Color? Chemical pH level? How does it smell? Tracking the chemical and physical characteristics of a stream is important. It helps us learn what’s working—and where we can… Read more

Area Homeowners Can Help Protect the Watershed

by Kathy Whitlow, Operations Manager Everyone can have a role to play in protecting the Truckee River watershed and the involvement of local homeowners is essential. Science shows that implementation of soil erosion control measures on already-developed properties – your… 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

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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