TROA Documentary to Air Throughout the West

Posted by on Nov 17, 2008 in Conservation, News | Comments Off Landmark video explains complicated issue in simple terms (Submitted news) — The  Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) and KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting present “Taming the Turbulent Waters,” a half-hour documentary celebrating the historic signing of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA), which occurred on Sept. 6, 2008. The next airing is Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m....
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Water quality award presented to Roland Westergard

Posted by on Oct 13, 2008 in Conservation, News | Comments Off   CARSON CITY, Nev. — Longtime water resource advocate Roland Westergard was recognized today by the State of Nevada for his lifetime of dedication to the protection of the state’s precious water resources.   The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) presented its 2008 Wendell McCurry Excellence in Water Quality Award to Westergard at a ceremony at the offices of...
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Milestone reached in Truckee River deal (RGJ)

Posted by on Jan 24, 2008 in News | Comments Off The government has released a final environmental study on a comprehensive management plan for the Truckee River, a key milestone in 17 years of negotiations over the river’s future. The U.S. Department of Interior and California Department of Water Resources report concludes there will be no significant adverse impacts from the Truckee River Operating Agreement. “This is a huge step...
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