By Daniel Rothberg The Nevada Independent Between the Truckee River and asphalt roads that line its banks are yellow cursive scribblings on the sidewalk. The words go on for a mile, unfurling as a tale about time, change and place. It is a 5,000-word poem about water, and it is meant to prompt questions. This is not the type of poem that can be found in a book — at … [Read more...]
Volunteers Remove Trash Along Truckee River
Although the weather was a bit sketchy last weekend, that didn’t prevent 750 volunteers in Washoe County from visiting 22 sites along the Truckee River to remove 77,853 lbs. of green waste, stencil in storm drains, pull invasive weeds, and remove 20,510 pounds of trash. More than 2,600 bulbs were also planted to help regenerate and restore the habitat around the river and in … [Read more...]
As Area Dries Out, Another Round of Storms Loom
Sparks and much of Northern Nevada were hit with the storm of the decade last week after a series of storms caused the Truckee River to crest in some areas of town. Torrential rains and snow blanketed the Reno/Sparks area causing massive flooding throughout the streets and a fast-flowing river. People were encouraged to stay inside and off of bridges as the water levels rose at … [Read more...]
Truckee River Crests in Sparks, But Flooding Not as Severe as Expected
The snow and rain came and the Truckee rose over its banks, just as forecast. But it appears Sparks dodged a bullet, with the river cresting below projections and the ensuing flooding not as bad as originally feared. Water levels on the Truckee were on their way down Monday night, prompting anxious residents and city officials to breathe a sigh of relief. Though parts of … [Read more...]
Final phase of Truckee River Flood Project OK’d
Following a recent storm where Northern Nevada got hit with torrential downpours, the Sparks City Council approved a $14,118 contract with Q&D Construction to build the final phase of the North Truckee Drain Realignment Project. This third part of the Truckee River Flood Project will help reroute storm water further downstream of the Truckee River to minimize flooding in … [Read more...]
Proposed Sparks ordinance targets homeless camps by Truckee River
Sparks city officials have introduced an ordinance aimed at clearing out the growing number of homeless camps along the Truckee River corridor. The ordinance, which was introduced Monday by the Sparks City Council, prohibits camping on public property within 350 feet of the shore of the river within city limits. A public hearing on the proposal has been set for the next … [Read more...]
Truckee River Operating Agreement celebrated
The agreement for divvying up water from the Truckee River was formally recognized last week, ending decades of negotiation and litigation. Officials gathered for a news conference to mark the full implementation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement and publicly acknowledge the benefits of the water pact. U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., who has called the agreement one … [Read more...]