Carson River Watershed

04/28/2026

We got to be in two places at once with the flood demonstration model thanks to our partners at US National Weather Service Reno Nevada and Douglas County, Nevada Public Works. We hope everyone had fun at Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Earth Day and Genoa Western Heritage Days. Check us out at public events throughout the watershed this spring and summer!

04/03/2026

If you live in Carson City here’s a chance to have your voice heard.

Carson City residents, we need your input! Carson City is currently updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This plan helps our community better understand wildfire risk and identify actions to reduce risk, improve preparedness, and protect lives, property, and natural resources.

Enter your email at the end of the survey to be entered to win a $25 gift voucher for participating in the survey!

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04/02/2026

We are so grateful for the expertise of our partners! This has been a great Watershed Forum.

04/01/2026

No foolin’….the Watershed Forum is off and running!

04/01/2026

In the spirit of interagency partnership, we are delighted to support this endeavor by Nevada State Parks.

03/27/2026

Our Watershed Forum is only five days away, but there's still time to register! Check it out at https://www.cwsd.org/whats-happening/

03/17/2026

We and River Wranglers are out today with Bordewich Bray students to help release the trout they raised in their classrooms!

03/15/2026

Important findings for environmental perceptions in the Intermountain West. Scroll through the page to find Nevada's take.

Results from Colorado College’s 16th annual State of the Rockies Conservation in the West Poll released today show widespread concern among Western voters about rollbacks of protections for land, water, and wildlife and cuts to funding for public land management.

03/13/2026

💧 DCNR Announces New Nevada State Engineer

We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Cacioppo to State Engineer and Administrator of the Nevada Division of Water Resources, effective March 30, 2026.

A U.S. Army veteran and licensed civil engineer, Joe brings nearly three decades of experience in water resources and Nevada water law.

Statement from our new State Engineer: "Today’s announcement by James Settelmeyer, Director of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), appointing me as the State Engineer for the Nevada Division of Water Resources is a true honor. I am humbled by the trust and the opportunity and will work diligently in the best interest of our state’s most precious resource. The leadership and staff at DCNR and within the Division have been very welcoming and supportive, as have many members of the public. I sincerely appreciate each of them.

One of my goals as State Engineer is to enhance our interaction with the public. Another is to work with our talented and professional staff to solicit ideas on efficiencies that can streamline processes, thus simplifying workloads and permitting timeframes. The availability of water is of tremendous importance to our various communities throughout this great state. Being approachable, efficient, and enhancing ways to work collaboratively are values I hold dear and feel save time, reduce issues, and best support our mission. I look forward to the many opportunities related to water that lie ahead."

With Great Respect and Appreciation!

Joe Cacioppo, P.E., WRS
State Engineer

Please join us in congratulating Joe on his new role!

03/13/2026

We're going ahead and giving an advanced thank-you to all the entities who will be presenting at the Apr. 1 & 2. Our program is action-packed and there's still time to register! https://www.cwsd.org/crc-meetings/

Douglas County, Nevada, Churchill County High School - Home of the Greenwave, Washoe Environmental Protection Dept., Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, Nevada Floods, Nevada Division of Water Resources, Dayton Valley Conservation District, USGS Science in Nevada, Silver Jackets, Desert Research Institute, Mile High Flood District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation District, Alpine Watershed Group, Responsive Management, US National Weather Service Reno Nevada, Resource Concepts, Inc., and University of Nevada, Reno.Thanks to all for stepping up!