By John Cobourn: I have stated that community water issues can be best understood in the context of the whole watershed. I also stated that on the Carson River in Nevada, the Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD) sponsors a community watershed group called the Carson River Coalition (CRC). It views all issues in the watershed…
Alpine County is unique in that it encompasses the headwaters of six major watersheds: the American, Carson, Mokelumne, Stanislaus, Truckee and Walker Rivers. The long-term availability of clean water in these rivers is dependent on the health of the headwaters and streams that feed into them. Check out this educational flyer, Drought Relief through Headwaters…
Carson Water Subconservancy District Library These publications are available to check out at the CWSD office or online if there is a link provided. Title: Floodplain Ecosystem Services for Carson Valley Shelf Location: [2014] 4. CWSD Agency: Carson Water Subconservancy District Author: Entrix, Inc.; Environ Year: 2010 Subject Geography: Carson Valley, NV Subject: Ecosystem; floodplain…
Nevada Floods. Are You Prepared? Flood Awareness Week is November 10-15, 2014 In Nevada, we have both flash floods and river floods even though most of us live in a desert environment. Whether you live near the foot of a mountain canyon, a dry wash, or on the floor of a broad river valley, you…
Catch the fall colors at the Alpine Aspen Festival – a celebration of the beauty and vital role of aspen groves in providing clean water to millions of Californians and Nevadans. This year’s inaugural festival will include educational hikes, artist workshops, conservation projects, music, and more! The Alpine Watershed Group 501(c) 3 (AWG) is a…
