One Truckee River

Who We Are

One Truckee River is a nonprofit that manages a coalition of public and private partners working together to ensure a healthy, thriving, and sustainable river connected to the heart and minds of its community.

The 121-mile Truckee River corridor is managed and regulated by many federal, state, local, and tribal authorities. One Truckee River coordinates collaborative projects, secures resources, and works with partners to support agencies, businesses, and the public in protecting the Truckee River - bridging the gaps between these groups.

Our vision is to work together to realize a Truckee River that flows clear and clean; quenches our thirst; sustains the river’s natural ecology, cultural resources and wildlife; and connects residents and visitors to unparalleled opportunities for recreation and regeneration.

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Sep 25, 2024

The Truckee River Urban Tree Workforce Program

Sep 25, 2024

In 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.

The One Truckee River Management Plan

One Truckee River is working towards our 4 key goals:

Goal 1: Water
Quality

Ensure and protect water quality and ecosystem health in the Truckee River.

Goal 2: Thriving Environment

Create and sustain a safe, beautiful and accessible river connecting people and places.

Goal 3: Education & Engagement

Build an aware and engaged community that protects and cares for the river.

Goal 4: Sustainable Management

Ensure the measurable, sustainable and collaborative management of the river for today and into the future

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Did You Know?

The Truckee River is the only surface-water outflow from Lake Tahoe, with a 3,000 square mile river basin. The Truckee River Basin experiences wide fluctuations in annual runoff volumes, ranging from high water year averages of about 2 million acre-feet to about 115,000 acre-feet in low water years

The Truckee River is home to a vibrant ecosystem of plants and animals and is critical to maintaining Pyramid Lake’s endangered Cui-ui Lakesucker and threatened Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.

The Truckee River provides 85% of the drinking water for the Truckee Meadows region, supporting 400,000+ people and 7,000+ businesses. It’s fed by Tahoe, Donner, Independence, Boca, Stampede, and Prosser Lakes, as well as direct snowmelt and smaller streams.

People have lived, traveled, gathered, hunted, and fished along the Truckee River and its tributaries for more than 10,000 years. The Truckee River is located on the ancestral lands of the Wa She Shu (Washoe) and Numu (Northern Paiute), whose descendants still consider it sacred. Members of the 3 Great Basins Tribes - the Paiute, the Shoshone and the Washoe - continue to care for the river and its resources today.

What We Do

At One Truckee River, we work with our watershed coalition partners to implement projects and programs to protect water quality, create a thriving river environment, conduct adult education and community outreach, and facilitate discussions about the long-term management of the Truckee River. We’ve identified 100+ action items in our One Truckee River Management Plan and are collaborating, coordinating, and fundraising to achieve these goals.

OUR WORK INCLUDES:

Coordinating the One Truckee River Partnership Council – consisting of 42 representatives from 32 local agencies and nonprofits sharing resources and expertise and building consensus on project priorities.
Improving access, facilities, and signage along the Truckee River Corridor for residents and visitors to recreate and enjoy nature along the river corridor.
Leading a regional coordinated vegetation management effort to improve the Truckee’s ecological function.
Providing public education and outreach around actions we ALL can take to improve our region’s gem, the Truckee River. Your actions matter!

Our Accomplishments

Enjoy the Truckee River Water Trail!

The Truckee River is the gem of our region – offering countless opportunities for recreation in Northern Nevada and California. From adrenaline-fueled whitewater kayaking excursions to mellow camping trips and celebratory downtown events, you probably already know your favorite ways to enjoy our waterway.

Looking for more things to do on the Truckee River? The Truckee River Water Trail is our local on-water route, presenting world-class paddling, tubing, and fishing. Get ready to enjoy nature from a new perspective this season!