Truckee Wetlands Restoration Project - Phase 2

Project Sponsor: Truckee River Watershed Council
Grant amount: $40,000
Organization Match: $10,000 (in-kind)
Funding date: September 2010
Grant #75

The overall project entails the completion of a watershed restoration project in an effort to restore the natural watershed in the Truckee urban area to its original condition. Upon completion, the restoration project will:

1. Improve habitat connectivity and diversity
2. Attenuate peak flows and eliminate bed cutting
3. Improve wetlands functioning and water quality
4. Significantly reduce erosion and sedimentation loading to the Truckee River
5. Improve storm water control and management

Phase One of the project has already been completed. This work concluded that the area in question was a connected watershed and that watershed projects should be pursued to restore connectivity and function of original watershed to the fullest extent possible. Phase Two work will include the development of restoration plans and permit acquisition. Work tasks include the following:

1. Soils Investigation
2. Installation of shallow groundwater monitoring wells coupled with surface and groundwater quality monitoring
3. Restoration Design
4. Biological Assessments with collection of baseline data

TMWA Benefit:
TMWA will benefit with a reduction in sediment loading to the Truckee River and overall water quality benefits.