Who We Are

One Truckee River (OTR) is a nonprofit that manages a coalition of public and private partners working together towards our mission: to ensure a healthy and thriving river connected to its community. Our Partnership Council includes 42 representatives from 31 local agencies and nonprofits collaborating to improve water quality, create a thriving environment, conduct education and outreach, and facilitate long-term management of the Truckee River, as guided by our Management Plan. 

The One Truckee River staff and Board of Directors focus on sparking partner collaboration and supporting fundraising for project implementation. As the majority of the Truckee River and its corridor are managed and regulated by federal, state, and local agencies, One Truckee River supports and assists these organizations in implementing watershed management initiatives and working towards our shared goals.

Truckee River Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit doing business as One Truckee River.

Short History of OTR

From 2013 to 2015, the Nevada Land Trust and Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, with Truckee River Fund, Western Regional Water Commission, and National Park Service support, brought together over 130 local stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities along the River. Over the course of many collaborative, in-depth meetings, retreats, and forums, they developed the One Truckee River Management Plan, Phase I. The One Truckee River Management Plan recommends actions to create a sustainable, clean, and thriving river and inspire a community that recognizes the river in their hearts and minds. 

In 2016, the One Truckee River Management Plan was unanimously adopted by Washoe County, City of Reno, City of Sparks, and the Western Regional Water Commission. Then, the implementation work began. In 2017, the One Truckee River Partnership Council determined nine action items as having the highest priority. To date, four of those nine priority action items have been completed.

In 2020, with similar missions, the Truckee River Foundation and One Truckee River joined forces to implement the One Truckee River Management Plan.

Click the button below to learn more about One Truckee River’s progress and achievements.

Partnership Council

The One Truckee River Partnership Council currently consists of many local agencies represented within the Truckee Meadows Region in Northern Nevada. Together, we’re making progress towards the 4 organizational goals laid out in our Management Plan. OTR partners include:

City of Reno Parks and Recreation

City of Reno Police Department

City of Reno Public Works

City of Reno Utilities Services

City of Sparks

Desert Research Institute

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

NDEP Bureau of Water Quality Planning

Nevada Department of Wildlife

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

Nevada Housing Coalition

Nevada Land Trust

Northern Nevada Hopes

Northern Nevada Public Health

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Regional Transportation Commission

Reno Housing Authority

Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equity (RISE)

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony

Sierra Nevada Journeys

Tahoe Pyramid Trail

The Nature Conservancy

Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency

Truckee Meadows Trails

Truckee Meadows Water Authority

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Washoe County Human Service Agency

Washoe County Manager Office

Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space

Western Regional Water Commission