Blog — One Truckee River

Seven Ways to Finish Your Summer Off Right

July is over halfway over, meaning there's less than one month before school starts again and the memories of late nights and lake days will be simply that -- memories. We did the hard work of finding ways to finish the summer off perfectly. These opportunities will inspire more time in nature, and hopefully a more intimate love of the Truckee River and its benefits. Start checking off your bucket list today! 1. Build a Trail We hike enough of the trails in our area, but have you ever thought about building one? Talk about a gift that keeps on giving. There are plenty of local groups that could use a pair of eager hands when it comes to combing through natural landscapes. Give it a go at the July…

ArTrail Stories in the Moonlight

In Reno, the month of July revolves around the artistic and cultural festival known as Artown. The whole city comes together during Artown to celebrate regional and national excellence in the arts, and this year will be no different. via GIPHY However, one exciting new addition is Washoe County. They’re getting in on the action this year with a public preview of their new ArTrail! ArTrail is an interactive experience created by the County in partnership with the Burning Man Project and other community partners (like us!). The trail guides participants to cultural, historical, and artistic landmarks throughout our region. There are stops all the way from Crystal Peak Park in Verdi up to Gerlach, with brand new art being installed at those two locations. To preview the first new…

One River, River Tour, StoriesJuly 15, 2019Artown, ArTrail, Arts, Crystal Peak, Gerlach, parks, Verdi

River-Friendly Landscaping Part 5: Firescaping

The summer weather is heating up, and we’ve already had several Red Flag Warnings and small brush fires. It’s officially wildfire season in Northern Nevada! Chuck Grimmett/ Flickr Want to breathe easy knowing you and your yard are prepared?

River-Friendly Landscaping Part 4: Creating Wildlife Habitat

Lions and tigers and bears - oh my! Although this may be what comes to mind when thinking of creating wildlife habitat, for obvious reasons we don’t want to attract big wildlife like black bears and mountain lions into our yards. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make room for some smaller wildlife, like beneficial insects. There’s plenty of room in your yard to share with these little guys. And, did you know that it’s National Pollinator Week? So for this, the fourth in our River-Friendly Landscaping Series, we’re talking pollinators! Why are pollinators important? Well, firstly because pollinators help feed us! Many of the foods you eat every day are made possible because of the hard work of pollinators - avocados, blueberries, tomatoes, chocolate, and bananas, just to name…

River-Friendly Landsca..., WildlifeJune 17, 2019pollinators, river-friendly landscapes

Lake Tahoe's history involves a volcano, the Ice Age, and 101 years of not being called Tahoe

Dare we say it, Keep Tahoe Blue might be the most successful sticker branding ever. Not only do you see the sticker all across the state/country/world/universe, but there have been so many spin-offs we can't keep track -- Keep Truckee Green, Keep Squaw True, Keep Tahoe Smart, etc. Lake Tahoe is famous world-wide, known for its clarity and ~iconic~ views. Folks living in the surrounding areas are extremely lucky to have regular access to this beauty. When something is right in our backyards, we often forget or ignore its history. So we decided to scrounge some up for you. We did it for Pyramid Lake, and now we're tuning in to Tahoe. Tahoe, a History: Did you know that Lake Tahoe was partially formed thanks to a volcano?! Yup, Mount…

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.…

Conservation, Efforts, Recreation, Water QualityJune 11, 2019Outdoors, rafting, Reno, Summer, water pollution, water quality

River-Friendly Landscaping Part 3: Water Pollution, Be Part of the Solution

River-Friendly Landsca...May 31, 2019nitrogen, phosphorus, river-friendly landscapes, water pollution

What does the Truckee River mean to YOU?

One River, Truckee River WatershedMay 21, 2019One Truckee River, otr, parks, Reno, Sparks, survey, Truckee River, Washoe County, watershed

Learn About One Truckee River Month On the Go!

One Truckee River Month, River HistoryMay 16, 2019events, ndow, onetruckeerivermonth, Reno, Sparks, truckee meadows, Truckee River

Truckee River-Friendly Landscaping Part 2: Slow the Flow

River-Friendly Landsca...May 14, 2019flooding, impermeable surfaces, permeable paving, rain barrels, stream incision, river-friendly landscapes

Why Trees Are an Asset that Deserve an Arborist

One Truckee River Month: A Breakdown

Efforts, One Truckee River Month, Truckee River WatershedApril 23, 2019education, events, Lake Tahoe, otr month, Pyramid Lake, truckee meadows, Truckee River Watershed

Best of: Truckee River Trails

One River, River TourApril 19, 2019California, hiking, Nevada, One Truckee River, trails, truckee meadows, Truckee River

Show Your Nevada Pride! With River-Friendly Landscapes

We think the Truckee Meadows is a beautiful place to live! If you do, too, then what better way to show it than to have a landscape that fits in with the regions's natural beauty and shows off your Nevada pride?