Ten years ago, the One Truckee River Management Plan, Phase 1 was unanimously approved by the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Western Regional Water Commission. It represented the first step towards making our shared vision for the Truckee River a reality and a key moment in the creation of One Truckee River as a nonprofit organization. To commemorate our 10-year anniversary, we spoke with five women who were instrumental in our organization’s founding and growth – to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, why our work is so important, and what’s next for the Truckee River in Nevada.

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Matt Basile, Urban Forester for the City of Reno, has played an essential role in the One Truckee River Workforce Program since its inception. As Urban Forester, he oversees, maintains, and cares for roughly 30,000 publicly owned trees growing on city-owned property, city-owned right-of-way, and within the city parks system. With the One Truckee River Workforce Program, his role includes serving as a liaison between the City and the Program, providing skills trainings, and supporting the crew as they build towards careers in landscaping and urban forestry.

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This month, Nevada Tomorrow amended its quality of life dashboards, which compare indicators for our community against state averages, county values, and target goals. The latest addition? The Truckee River Dashboard – which follows the structure of the One Truckee River (OTR) Management Plan, Phase I. The new dashboard provides updated and accessible data, keeping the public informed of the results of the ongoing work to protect and improve the river. The dashboard tracks progress towards three goals, which were identified by the OTR Partnership Council in our Management Plan.

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Have you spotted the City of Sparks’s newest work crew? In early May, Sparks launched its goat grazing pilot program to mitigate fire risk and remove weeds along the Truckee River, in drainage ditches, and other city properties. How did this program come about? What does it take to manage a team of goats? And – what’s next for goat grazing in our area? We sat down to speak with Nancy O’Connor, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Sparks, to learn more about how our public lands are managed.

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You might not recognize Bicentennial Park by name, but you’ve probably visited. It’s home to Reno’s only public sculpture garden, located along the Truckee River at the western edge of downtown. With seven art installations, a colorful garden, and space to walk along and enjoy the Truckee River, it’s a park we’ve always appreciated! Marlene Olsen from the Rotary Club of Reno and Megan Berne, City of Reno Arts & Culture Manager discuss how this sculpture garden came to be – and why places like this benefit our community.

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This summer, we encourage you to respect the Truckee River, its banks, and its neighboring parks while cooling off in the water. That’s why we’ve put together a quick guide to get you started planning your paddling or tubing excursion along the Truckee River in Nevada.

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Casey Mentzer, Treatment Plant Director at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility, oversees the processing of 30 million gallons of wastewater per day – as it’s treated to level of water quality that can be safely reintroduced back into our environment, into the Truckee River. “How does all of that work?” you might ask. After all, wastewater management is an all-too-necessary aspect of our lives that most of us prefer to think very little about.

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“I’d really like to find a job either in a nursery or working as an arborist on a tree crew,” Gaetano Zorzi began. “The Workforce Program has given me valuable experience. It’s been a great opportunity to talk to the people who do this work on a daily basis – and learn from them. Now, I understand what would be required of me in these roles. I’ve built the skillset I’ll need to be a strong applicant.” 

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Partner Feature: By participating in Trout in the Classroom, a program run by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, 1000+ students get to raise rainbow trout from eggs, learning about their lifecycles before releasing them into the Truckee River. Teachers choose to participate, and 70 classrooms in our region and 40 classrooms in Reno are a part of the program.

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Looking for a new way to enjoy the Truckee River? Exploring a new park is one of our favorite ways to make the most of a warm winter afternoon. While many of us already have our favorite spots to recreate and relax along the Truckee, there’s nothing like finding a new strip of riverbank and appreciating our river from a fresh angle. Keep reading to get to know 3 new places to venture along the Truckee River this winter.

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The results are in! Last fall, we asked our readers to share their input on how they enjoy and care for the Truckee River – and how they’d like to see it improved. Over 200 of you replied to our survey, and we were so excited to see it. Here are our top findings:

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In September 2024, we launched the One Truckee River Workforce Program. For just over a year, we’ve been pairing restorative vegetation management efforts along the Truckee River with workforce development, engaging people in our community in recovery. What does that look like? And what have we accomplished in our first 16-months since launching the Program? Keep reading for a sum-up - season by season - of our accomplishments to-date, what’s in store for the year to come, and how YOU can get involved!

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What’s your favorite thing about the Truckee River? From recreation to restoration, wildlife to wildflowers, it was tough for us to pick just 10. Check out year-end list!

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In the aftermath of the 2024 Gold Ranch Fire, One Truckee River has been working alongside our partners to restore and stabilize the burn areas along the Truckee River – reducing the risk of erosion and sedimentation. Today, we’re excited to announce the extension of this project, with funding approved for Phase II! Here’s what we’ve accomplished - and what’s next - in the Gold Ranch burn area.

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Spending time with community along the Truckee River is one of our favorite ways to protect it. Thank you to everyone who made it out this fall for our volunteer days and educational walks! Together, we’ve been planting trees, learning about native plants, and identifying local wildlife. Here’s a recap of OTR’s fall events.

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