Have you made a plan to winterize your home's irrigation system? By winterizing your irrigation system, you'll remove all water from inside its pipes, so it doesn't freeze and expand. Winterization also includes disconnecting and turning off your home's outside water for the season ahead. Learn more about how to do-it-yourself - or hire help from a QWEL certified professional!
Read MoreWhether you live, work, or spend time along the urban stretch of the Truckee River – or simply want to lend a hand – we can’t wait to see you at one of our upcoming events! Starting this fall, One Truckee River is planning a series of volunteer days, river-education walks, and community workshops. Keep reading to learn more about OTR’s event series and our Outreach coordinator, Sky Hart.
Read More“When I was homeless, I lived by the Truckee River for a little while. It was a big resource,” Joe shares. “Now, I have an opportunity to give back what I got from the river – and I’m so grateful for it.”
As a crew member on our Truckee River Urban Tree (TRUT) Workforce Program, Joe Roybal is protecting and increasing wildlife habitat along the Truckee River by planting native trees and replacing and improving above ground irrigation systems. Here’s how Joe’s getting an opportunity to make the Truckee River a better place while working to turn his life around.
Read MoreHave you been curious about Burning Man but haven't had the chance to attend? When it comes to Burning Man art, there’s so much to explore right here in town, along the shores of the Truckee River. Take a stroll along the Truckee to discover new public art pieces right here in Reno!
Read More“How do we look at these two different communities, environmentalists and unhoused individuals, that feel like they should be opposing and have them work together to find a solution that’s better for everyone? “ asks Tara Tran, Truckee River Urban Tree Workforce Forest Manager and Educator at OTR. “The Truckee River Urban Trees Workforce Development Program takes a practical approach to a really complicated issue, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Read MoreOTR’s recently released report assesses environmental conditions along the Truckee River’s urban corridor, and can be used to determine priority project areas for riverbank repair projects to improve the health and function of the river system. Taking a closer look at an area where collaborative sustainable vegetation management has already begun, we joined Candace Stowell (Reno-Sparks Indian Colony) and Danielle Henderson (Truckee River Flood Management Authority) for a tour. We chatted with them about how the project unfolded, what successful coordination can look like, and how the space is currently maintained.
Read MoreHave you had a chance to visit Lake Park’s River-Friendly Living Demonstration Garden? Installed last spring, the garden is full of native plants and landscaping features perfectly suited for our high desert environment. As the City of Reno continues to add more native plants, it’s becoming an even better model for what we can all plant in our own yards. To honor the garden’s first year of growth, we checked in with landscaping expert Carrie Jensen for suggestions on what we can learn from the River-Friendly Living garden and add to our personal yards.
Read MoreAnthony Reid is working along the Truckee River with our Urban Tree Workforce Program. He’s removing invasive species, protecting trees from beaver damage, and learning about riparian habitat and vegetation management skills that are transferable to landscaping along his journey. For Reid, participating in the program is a key piece in his recovery from Substance Use Disorder and an important way he’s working to better his life.
Read MoreAt One Truckee River, this past year has been a busy one. We’ve been enthusiastically collaborating with our coalition partners to demonstrate River-Friendly Living practices, doing restorative vegetation management along the Truckee’s riverbanks, improving restroom access downtown, and more. On a more personal level, we’ve been speaking with community members who’ve been impacted by these key projects – and can’t wait to share their stories with you! Keep reading for our 3 favorite reflections from 2024!
Read MoreWe’re excited to share that our Truckee River Urban Trees Workforce Development Program is well underway! Our 5-person crew is busy removing invasives and cleaning up the Truckee’s riverbank – while providing much-needed career training opportunities for at-risk marginalized local residents. Leading the effort is Ian Redinbaugh, our Workforce Development Supervisor. Once unhoused and struggling with addiction himself, today Ian dedicates his work to helping people better their lives…
Read MoreIt’s not something most of us like to think about…but when public restrooms are tough to come by, nature still will call. That can have unfortunate consequences, impacting everything from our enjoyment of public spaces, to our water quality, to our sense of human decency. Here’s how the new Loos are making a difference along the Truckee River:
Read MoreIn downtown Reno, urban disadvantaged communities lack access to shady outdoor public spaces. One Truckee River is setting out to change this, pairing our restorative efforts with workforce development. In doing so, we’ll cool the river trail pavement, increase enjoyment of public spaces, and create a healthier living environment, both for Northern Nevada families and local wildlife.
Read MoreWorking with community stakeholders from many diverse backgrounds is a key strategy for protecting and enhancing just about any urban river. Here in Nevada, the Truckee is no exception. That’s why One Truckee River set out to engage community members more deeply along a degraded stretch of the Truckee River east of downtown Reno - using the Community-Led Research Model
Read MoreFor the third consecutive year, One Truckee River surveyed our Northern Nevada community about how residents have been using the Truckee River, their knowledge of it, and areas they’d like to see improved. These surveys are important, both for the general feedback we receive and for the baseline data we’re collecting, which is starting to show year-over-year trends. Ready to see our top takeaways from 2023??
Read MoreTo reduce litter in our community, One Truckee River plans to increase the number of trash bins in parks along the Truckee River and replace existing trash receptacles with animal resistant models.
Here’s how YOU can help:
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreA mini meadow is just what it sounds like - a miniature meadow for your yard. They are a small depression designed to capture rainwater that flows off your roof via downspouts and sink it into the ground. In many places in the world, these features are referred to as rain gardens. But here in the Truckee Meadows, we think it’s more appropriate to call them ‘Mini Meadows’ because they mimic the natural meadows and seasonal wetlands that once covered large portions of the Reno/Sparks area.
Read MoreRiver-Friendly Yards seek to protect the Truckee River from afar, both by using water wisely and by reducing pollutants that could flow down the storm drain and into the river. We can achieve both of these goals by using more native plants in our yards.
Native plants are adapted to our local climate and soils. This means that they usually require less water and fertilizers than many common landscaping plants. If you incorporate them into your yard, that can save you money on your water bill and reduce the potential for fertilizers and pesticides washing down the storm drain. They also provide more habitat and food resources for local wildlife and pollinators.
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