truckee river
Groups to host wild and scenic river designation discussions
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:41amTrout Unlimited and California Trout will hold open houses in Markleeville and South Lake Tahoe later this month to discuss a proposed Wild and Scenic River designation for the Upper Truckee River ...
2 meetings to discuss classification of Upper Truckee River
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 3:40pmCommission upholds Washoe Meadows reclassification
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 5:17pmCalifornia State Parks is gearing up for a legal battle with the South Shore's Washoe Meadows Community over the reclassification of Washoe Meadows State Park into a “state recreation area.”
The classification change is a critical component of a proposal to move up to nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course onto undeveloped land as part of a project to restore that section of the Upper Truckee River.
Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:35amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Cold cases share similarities to alleged Naso crimes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Among the files of South Lake Tahoe's cold cases lies the murder of 17-year-old Kathleen Keohane in 1976.Keohane's body was found beneath the Truckee River Bridge. Her...
Scientists to study climate change and the Truckee River
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:00am
By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal
Scientists are beginning new research into how a warming climate could affect water supplies and flooding along the Truckee River, the waterway that serves as one of the region’s central natural features and the source of most of its water.
The $1.7 million study by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is part [...]
Fishing report through Jan. 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:25am
Here is this week's fishing report for January 18-25. This report covers streams, lakes and rivers in Nevada, Northern California, southern Oregon and the Sierra.
Fishing report through Jan. 17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 2:40am
Here is the fishing report through Jan. 17 for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
State parks to reconsider controversial golf course approvals
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:05pmThe California State Park and Recreation Commission is scheduled to reconsider several October approvals related to a controversial restoration project along the Upper Truckee River.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Solution for lost golf balls
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 5:43pmI got a chuckle out of Russ Wright's letter regarding the golf balls in the Upper Truckee River. When I was a teen, and when my kids were teens, we made special float trips down that river in searc...
Reno-Tahoe International Airport to undergo $40 million in renovations
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 9:53am
Beginning today the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be undergoing $40 million in renovations, including a Lake Tahoe-themed ticket lobby. The Gateway Project, which will bring about 275 jobs now through April 2013, features an upgrade to the baggage claim area, creating a first floor single security checkpoint, plus new retail and places to eat.
GUEST COLUMN: Setting the record straight on meanders from the truth
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 6:00amAs a scientist, I've been studying the Upper Truckee River with many agency partners since 1995 and I can attest to the absolute critical need to restore this river in order to protect Lake Tahoe's...
Upper Truckee restoration hearing postponed
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:13amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Discussion of the Upper Truckee River restoration and golf course reconfiguration project by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board scheduled for Dec. 15 has ...
Golf course battle heats up with lawsuit, vandalism
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:48pm
UPDATED 8:30AM: California State Parks is investigating vandalism that happened over the weekend on Washoe Meadows State Park land near the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Electronic equipment and river monitoring devices were damaged or destroyed. Two logs were found to have graffiti sprayed on them, saying "Stop Golf" and "Save the Park."
Upper Truckee restoration hearing postponed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:17amSTATELINE, Nev. - Discussion of the Upper Truckee River restoration and golf course reconfiguration project by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board scheduled for Dec. 15 has been post...
Tahoe planning agency to look at Homewood plan; Upper Truckee river plan removed from agenda
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 5:18pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will hear plans on the Homewood project on the west shore but has scrapped plans to discuss the Upper Truckee River Restoration project during a two-day meeting of the Governing Board.
According to a news release, the Dec. 14 agenda remains unchanged and includes a proposed adoption of the Final Environmental Impact Review and Environmental Impact Statement for Homewood Mountain Resort. The meetings are on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Granlibakken, and Thursday, Dec. 15 at the TRPA offices.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course relocation best for environment
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 10:35amI support relocating Lake Valley Golf Course to less sensitive areas across the river. This is Alternative 2 of the State Park's plan to restore and improve the Upper Truckee River corridor and wat...
Battle over Lake Tahoe Golf Course proposal continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:51am
By Jeff Munson
The fight is pure Tahoe: A project proposed to improve the environment versus a group of people who don't want things to change.
Mud has been thrown, sides are dug in, and lawsuits are likely looming with the proposed reconfiguration of the Lake Tahoe Golf Course as it backs up to Washoe Meadows State Park and Recreation Area.
Fishing report through Nov. 23
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:59amHere is this week's fishing report, through Nov. 23, for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon:
Officials keeping eye on high water levels in region
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/06/2011 - 11:43amTrout Creek is higher in October than it has been in years. Photo/LTN. Water is still being released into the Truckee River from the Lake Tahoe Dam. That's because Tahoe is still much higher than ...
Officials seek to make invasive species inspections mandatory at Truckee reservoirs
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:49amTRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee River Fund recently awarded $267,267 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District to protect Truckee area waterbodies - including Donner Lake and Stampede, Boca and Pro...
TRCD receives cash for watercraft inspection program
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 12:07pmThe Truckee River Fund has awarded $267267 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District to protect Truckee area water bodies from the growing threat posed by aquatic invasive species. The funding will ...
Tahoe RCD gains funding to continue invasive species protection
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 4:29pm
By Peter Brumis
The Truckee River Fund has awarded $267,267 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District to protect Truckee area waterbodies from the growing threat posed by aquatic invasive species. The money will also be used for continued implementation of a mandatory watercraft inspection program and the establishment of a stakeholder collaborative to fund a long-term, sustainable aquatic invasive species prevention program for the Truckee area.
Fishing report through Nov. 2
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 12:56amHere is the fishing report for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 2. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Food swap in Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 8:18pmTruckee River Winery with Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting a food swap Oct. 30 from 2-4pm. A food swap is where your homemade, homegrown, and foraged creations become your own personal currency for use...
Grants to help with Tahoe area water issues
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 1:50pmMore snow, cleanups along the Truckee River and projects to fight quagga mussels have been approved to help keep the Truckee River, Lake Tahoe and other ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../grants-to-help-wit...
Body of Lake Tahoe man, 52, found floating in Truckee River
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 10:12amOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - Emergency crews retrieved the body of 52-year-old local man Saturday morning from the Truckee River, officials confirmed Monday.The body has been identified as Eric Klausse...
River restoration, golf course move OK'd by state board
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 10:27pmThose were the reactions from the two sides in the divisive Washoe Meadows State Park, Upper Truckee River, Lake Tahoe Golf Course issue. On Friday, before a crowd that at times numbered more than 100...
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Tahoe Chamber endorses Upper Truckee River Restoration Alt. 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 10:47amOn October 13, 2011 the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Alternative 2; the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration project.
Upper Truckee River scenic designation hits snag
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 5:14pmBy Kathryn Reed. It's more about the fishing experience than anything else. That was the message delivered by proponents Tuesday to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors during a lengthy discu...
Fishing report through Oct. 4
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:56amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 4, 2011. This report covers rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
City says to avoid Upper Truckee Restoration Project area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is urging people to stay away from the construction activity near a section of the Upper Truckee River located near to the Airport.The area i...
Fishing report through Sept. 14
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 5:55pm
Here is this week's fishing report for Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra and southern Oregon. This report runs this weekend through Sept. 14.
Weekend Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 9:45am
By Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Forest Service uses shocking method to survey fish in Upper Truckee River
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:52amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chris Lemmers has been shocked more times than he can remember. As a fish surveyor for the Forest Service, his job is to walk or boat the rivers, streams and creeks of...
After extended delay due to Sierra snowpack, the Truckee River is open for rafting
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 8:30pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - The dam gates have finally opened and a flood of rafters are sure to follow.The two Tahoe City-based companies - Mountain Air Sports/Truckee River Rafting and Truckee River ...
USFS' fish testing puts Upper Truckee River off
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 11:31pmAnglers and others wading in South Lake Tahoe's Upper Truckee River could be in for a shock – literally – if they fail to heed warning signs. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-fish-testing-put...
USFS' fish testing puts Upper Truckee River off
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 6:43pmAnglers and others wading in South Lake Tahoe's Upper Truckee River could be in for a shock – literally – if they fail to heed warning signs. Beginning the first week of August and continuing ...
Sections of Truckee River nearing optimal flow for angling
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 9:18amTRUCKEE, Calif. - It is almost the end of July and the Truckee River is just now starting to get near normal fishing levels. While still pretty high for this time of year, it is now beginning to be...
