Alpine Watershed Group protects, conserves, and restores the watersheds of Alpine County by promoting sustainable community and science-based collaborative solutions.
Heal the Landscape, Plant a Seedling This Fall!
Volunteer Tree Planting Workday
Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Indian Creek Campground Day Use Area
Hosted by the Forest Health Community Working Group
Thank you to the Sugar Pine Foundation for providing trees!
For more information, contact Neil Mortimer.
Brief Heritage Park Projects Update
AWG Headwaters Coordinator Bella Kurtz takes a photo for baseline monitoring prior to construction of the Markleeville Creek Floodplain Restoration Project. Markleeville Public Utility District’s sewer upgrade project is progressing nicely, and Alpine County’s contractor work on the floodplain restoration project has begun.
Help Rank Values for West Fork Carson Planning Project
As AWG’s consultants Waterways and Watershed Resiliency Consulting continue work on the West Fork Carson Prioritization Plan, we are requesting input from stakeholders to rank various values that will be used by the consultants to prioritize the projects that they have identified. The goal of this planning project is to identify and prioritize projects that will improve water quality, fish habitat, meadow health, and stream function.
If you are interested in viewing an instructional slideshow explaining the prioritization process and then providing your input via an Excel spreadsheet, please contact Executive Director Kimra McAfee.
Stay tuned for a public meeting in late 2025 or early 2026 to learn about the project findings and review the proposed project list.
Bountiful Blooms and Views
Headwaters Coordinator Bella Kurtz
This month's banner photo was taken on Labor Day at Red Lake, where I observed this narrowflower lupine (Lupinus angustiflorus).
All Things Watersheds
Virtual Fencing Workshop – UNR Cooperative Extension will host "Cattle, Creeks and Conservation," a virtual fencing workshop designed to promote water quality and soil health on Friday, September 26 at the Churchill County Fairgrounds in Fallon, NV. This all-day, in-person workshop will feature several speakers and some hands-on instruction. Click here to see the full agenda and to register.
East Fork Carson Cleanup – Carson River Resorts, 12399 CA-89 south of Markleeville, is looking for volunteers on Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to pick up trash along the East Fork Carson River. All cleanup supplies will be provided, and there will be grilled hamburgers and hot dogs afterwards. For more info, call Phil or Connie at (530) 694-2229.
Biomass Collection – Depending on weather conditions, the biomass collection at Turtle Rock Park will remain open until October 26 for residents to drop off woody debris and vegetation. See the flyer for more information and for days and times that residents can drop off materials.
Upcoming AWG Events
Saturday, September 20 – Creek Day
Saturday, October 11 – Tree Planting hosted by Forest Health Community Working Group
Wednesday, October 22, 5:00 p.m. at Markleeville Library – AWG Board Meeting
Grants fund much of AWG’s work, but we could not do all that we do without private donations. We invite you to peruse our updated AWG Projects and Programs Summary. Then please consider making a mid-year gift to support our efforts.
AWG has earned a 2024 Gold Seal of Transparency with Candid! Check out our Nonprofit Profilehere.
Ways to Connect or Help
We always love to hear from our watershed community! Below are email links to reach AWG's staff, or reach us at AWG's office at (530) 694-2327. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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Until next time!
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