Healing Waters Institute (HWI) seeks support for the fourth year of its River Justice program, a long‑standing community stewardship and environmental justice initiative focused on protecting and restoring the lower Truckee River. Over the past year, HWI has expanded large‑scale river cleanups, delivered drone monitoring trainings, strengthened partnerships, hired a recruitment coordinator, and documented participation […]

This project will deliver six monthly community clean‑ups and source‑water education events from April through September 2026 along the Truckee River. Each event follows a consistent, safety‑focused model that integrates on‑the‑ground cleanup, volunteer engagement, and practical water‑quality education. For each event, staff will coordinate logistics in advance, including site access, volunteer outreach, safety planning, materials […]

This project updates the Truckee Meadows Field Guide for Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMPs), which was last revised in 2013, to ensure it reflects current standards, practices, and regulatory guidance. City of Reno staff and regional partners will compile updated photos and peer‑reviewed content, followed by professional graphic design to create a modern, user‑friendly […]

Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) from Lake Tahoe into the Truckee River system by expanding CD3 boat cleaning stations and strengthening our Eyes on the Lake citizen science program. These dual initiatives will reduce ecological threats to the Truckee River watershed, enhance early detection capacity, and increase public engagement in watershed protection. […]

This project addresses water quality issues related to sediment erosion, nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) runoff from a 5-acre farm and a downstream 20-acre seasonal cattle pasture into Alum Creek and the Truckee River. Sediment erosion on our property occurs primarily due to tillage agriculture and cattle overgrazing, which leaves soil bare and susceptible to […]

Support from the Truckee River Fund for the Stewardship Education on the Tahoe Rim Trail project would help purchase and promote PACT Kits and dog waste bags and dispensers as part of a stewardship education campaign to “Poo-tect Tahoe” by practicing Leave No Trace ethics. PACT Kits come with a trowel, dehydrated and compostable wipes, […]

Objective 1:  Reduce, Remove, and Recycle pollution and waste affecting the Truckee River Watershed. Frequent and regular direct action carried out by the GreenVibe World team will help to maintain and encourage a clean, safe, and healthy watershed, helping to forge and provide the opportunity for safe recreation and positive community engagement. Objective 2: Provide […]

This funding will be used to bolster the Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s educational Trailhead Ambassador program, with the specific goal of purchasing and distributing dog waste bag dispensers with a leash attachment. These waste bag dispensers will empower Tahoe’s recreators to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin’s watershed by properly managing pet waste on the Tahoe […]