20th Annual Truckee River Field Study Course

Tour Leader: Karin Peternel, CFM, CPSWQ, QSD/P

Guest Speakers include:
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Truckee River Flood Management Authority, Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility,
Truckee Meadows Water 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).

Qualifies for 15 hours of continuing education credit for Nevada engineers and water right surveyors.   Attorneys and others may get credit if approved by their licensing agency.

This is a full two-day field course by bus, 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.

 

Thank you to our Tour Sponsors!

 

Silver Level Sponsor

 
 

Dates:

Thursday & Friday
May 2-3, 2024

Time:
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., both days

*Lunch is included

Registration is full! Please contact NWRA if you would like to be added to a wait list.
$275 NWRA Members
$325 Non-members

Meeting Place for Start of Tour:
Petro Travel Center, 1950 E. Greg St., Sparks NV

In-Kind Sponsors

 

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing and sent to NWRA via fax to 775-473-5473, mailed to P.O. Box 8064, Reno, NV 89507, or e-mailed to admin@nvwra.org.  Cancellations received within 7 days of the start of the event will not be refunded, however substitutions are welcome.  All other cancellation requests will receive a refund minus a 25% administrative fee.  If you have purchased the registration with a credit card, the convenience fee is non-refundable.

 

 

Header photo by Karin Peternel