A first-of-its-kind insurance policy by The Nature Conservancy and Willis rewards Tahoe Donner’s wildfire mitigation efforts.
Floodplains play a crucial role in reducing the risk of flooding to communities downstream. They allow rivers to swell beyond their banks during times of high flow, which helps to prevent floodwaters from overwhelming nearby areas.
Fast, powerful, and healthy the Truckee River is doing well this year. This year we have seen it all in Northern Nevada from rain to snow, and flooding. While flooding has it's negative impacts, there are some positives though. Mainly for our environment.
We certainly haven't had any flood worries for quite a while, but a big step was taken today to reduce the threat of future floods, and bring some life back to the river. A look at where the 10-year old Truckee River restoration project stands today.