Posts in Water Quality
What's New at One Truckee River?

As we approach the year’s end, One Truckee River invites you to join us in celebrating our progress towards protecting the Truckee River! 

Rounding out 2023, we’re getting ready to “break dirt” on our first urban riverbank restoration project, welcoming 6 new members to our Partnership Council, and have refreshed our website to include new resources encouraging Northern Nevadans to enjoy everything our local waterway has to offer.

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River-Friendly Landscaping Part 6: Don’t Trash the Truckee Meadows

Did you know that approximately half of what Truckee Meadows residents send to the landfill in the summer months is organic material? That’s about 2,500 tons (or 350 elephants) of yard waste and kitchen scraps going to our local landfill every day! Instead of trashing these materials, which creates transportation emissions (contributing to air pollution and climate change) and takes up landfill space (decreasing land conservation), we can reduce unnecessary waste, improve soils, save money, and keep the Truckee River clean - all at the same time! In this, the sixth of our River-Friendly Landscaping series, we’ll show you how. So what’s the magic solution to this trashy problem? Composting! And what’s composting? Composting takes organic material and decomposes it into an organic fertilizer and soil amendment. It’s pretty much…

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A Floater's Guide to Caring for the Truckee

It seems as though winter is finally behind us and we are ready for a summer of fun along the Truckee River! For many people, this will mean swimming and floating on the Truckee to cool down on those hot summer days. However, as much fun as it is to make the most of our incredible river, it is essential to consider your safety and the river’s health before you go. We’ve pulled together a few basic guidelines so you can make the most of your float. 1. Consider a Life Vest Right now, the Truckee is moving a bit too fast -- we’re talking between 2,000 and 3,000 cubic feet per second -- to casually float with or without a life vest, or at least without an experienced guide.…

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