In 1998, the CWSD began serving as coordinator for the integrated watershed planning process involving stakeholders within the Carson River Watershed. The Carson River Coalition or CRC is the steering committee for this process. Participants in the CRC include private individuals; local, state and federal agencies; and citizen-driven groups. The goal of watershed process is to establish a program for the long-term management of the resources of the Watershed that addresses the diverse needs and concerns of all stakeholders. The most notable accomplishment of the CRC is the development of eleven "Guiding Principles" that have been adopted by all five counties within the watershed plus approximately 20 agencies and organizations. The guiding principles are the back bone of the watershed management plan that is being developed. The group meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss current issues and provide information on watershed programs and activities. These meetings are open to the public.

Cooperating Agencies:

Alpine County, Douglas County, Lyon County, Carson City, Churchill County, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, WN&RCD, Dayton Valley Conservation District, Carson Valley Conservation District, Lahontan Conservation District, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, BLM, Washoe Tribe, Fallon Shoshone Paiute Tribe, Lahontan Environmental Alliance, TCID, USFS, USFWS, USGS, USEPA