What’s Next for One Truckee River?
At One Truckee River, we’re continuing to work with our coalition partners to achieve the management goals detailed in our One Truckee River Management Plan. We’re building on our previous work to promote a healthy and thriving Truckee River connected to our community.
Here’s what we’re working on next:
Development of a Truckee River Water Trail
Planning & Capital Improvements
One Truckee River is excited about the progress we’ve made on the development of a Truckee River Water Trail, including the installation of signage and restrooms. View the Truckee River Water Trail map here.
Currently, we are:
Continuing our partnership with Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality to support the care and daily cleaning of the Portland Loos in Brodhead Park and John Champion Park.
Getting ready to install a third Portland Loo at Reno City Plaza in Spring 2024.
Exploring future Water Trail improvements along the river and in parks throughout our region.
Incorporate trail planning in our Urban Restoration projects.
Urban Restoration
Fostering Regional Coordinated Vegetation Management for the Truckee River
In 2023, we completed an in-depth assessment of vegetation, river data, and restoration needs along the Truckee River in Nevada from Crystal Peak Park to Vista Narrows. Some of the factors we considered were shading, soil erosion, human foot traffic, sightlines, and trash removal. Our findings will guide planning and execution of riverbank restoration efforts.
Brodhead Park Riverbank Repair Project
The restoration of Brodhead Park is the first project to evolve out of our coordinated vegetative management efforts. Our goal is to replant the eroded southern riverbank in Reno’s urban core, from the west end of Brodhead Park to the Wells overpass, with a vibrant, healthy native plant ecosystem and paths for residents and visitors to access the water’s edge. We have completed our 60% design report, and after its review will move the project to the 90% and 100% design phases. The completed restoration project will address erosion, wildlife habitat needs, and hydrologic resiliency along the Truckee River in the urban core - and we look forward to its implementation!
Public Outreach & Education
One Truckee River continues to support education and outreach through our River-Friendly Living Program materials. Recently, we received a grant from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to develop a River-Friendly demonstration garden at Lake Park, in collaboration with the City of Reno and Friendly of Lake Park.
Watershed Coaltion Building
One Truckee River continues to facilitate regional collaboration for efforts to protect the Truckee River by leading our One Truckee River Partnership Council, composed of 42 representatives from 31 local agencies and nonprofits.
In order to measure our efforts regionally, we are currently developing the Truckee River Dashboard. This soon-to-be-launched resource will make water quality and flow data readily available. We’re building it in partnership with Truckee Meadows Tomorrow and Desert Research Institute, with the ongoing support and involvement of our Partnership Coalition.