21st Annual Truckee River Field Study Course

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

Guest Speakers include:
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Truckee Carson Irrigation District, 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!

Dates:
Thursday & Friday
May 1-2, 2025

Time:
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., both days
*Lunch is included

Registration:
NWRA Member - $275
Non-Member - $325

Meeting Place for Start of Tour:
TBA