April 30 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tour Leader: Karin Peternel, CFM, CPSWQ, QSD/P
Guest Speakers include:
US Bureau of Reclamation, The Nature Conservancy, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US District Court Water Master’s Office, Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility, Truckee River Flood Management Authority, Truckee River Watershed Council, City of Reno
This two-day field course will cover:
- Current drought conditions
- Hydrology and flow regulation under the Orr Ditch Decree and Truckee River Agreement
- Water quality trends and remediation, including aquatic invasive species
- Endangered & threatened fish
- Riparian habitat restoration
- Flood control enhancement
- Legal issues and efforts to negotiate solutions
- The newly implemented Truckee River Operation Agreement (TROA).
This is a full two-day field course, covering the entire length of the Truckee River. Space permitting, there is flexibility for individuals to sign up for one day only. Seating is limited, and there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
$350
NWRA Members