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There are numerous ways to get involved to improve the health of the Carson River Watershed!

I Have a Few Minutes: What Can I Do?

Stay Informed!  Like us on Facebook!  We also send out information about the Carson River Watershed and events going on in the area. CWSD coordinates the Carson River Coalition, who is a dedicated group of stakeholders working to improve the Carson River Watershed, our home.  To sign up for our newsletter and Carson River Coalition updates, click here!

Learn about your Watershed! The area that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, or aquifer.  Check out this video about watersheds and why they are important.

We all live in a watershed!

Explore Your Watershed!  Click here to see the Carson River Watershed Interactive Map: A Lifeline Connecting our Communities.

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Volunteer:

Nonprofit Alpine Watershed Group offers many volunteer opportunities and events happening in Alpine County’s upper watershed.

River Wranglers is a 501c(3) nonprofit that envisions a community aware and committed to healthy watersheds and rivers. Its mission is to inspire youth through hands-on learning and exploring, conserving and understanding the importance of local rivers.

The Nature Conservancy, a worldwide nonprofit, operates in Nevada. TNC owns and operates River Fork Ranch, an 800-acre preserve along the Carson River. Get involved by volunteering during their restoration and education events.

Learn about Invasive Species:

Invasive species are plants that can bring harm to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife, or property. They can spread rapidly, reproduce in high numbers, and crowd out native plants. They also tend to be very difficult to control. Start here to learn about noxious weeds in the Carson River Watershed.

Learn About Flooding:

Does your town or neighborhood flood? How often? Learn the flood history of your part of the state. Use this watershed flood hazard map to find out if your home or that of a loved one may be at risk. Learn how you can be prepared.

Learn About Not Wasting Water:

Conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to reduce our demand for water. This stretches our water supplies farther, and protects places like the Carson River.  Here are 33 ways to conserve!

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Install Low Impact Development practices on your property!
LID practices decrease the amount of pollutants and volume of water delivered directly to waterways by infiltrating the water on site. Click here for some examples!

Attend the Carson River Watershed Get on the Bus Tour!
Come explore the Carson River Watershed on our annual two-day bus tour every June. The tour covers a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, CA to the terminus at the Carson Sink near Fallon, NV.  For more information, call CWSD at (775) 887-7450.