Biological Condition Index Development for the Truckee River Periphyton Assemblage
The objectives of the current activities were to determine if sufficient data was available to derive preliminary periphyton-based metrics that could be used in a periphyton-based indices of ecological condition […]
2015 Truckee River Watershed Tributary Assessment
Detailed assessments of these tributaries were first performed in 2002 to support development of a Watershed Management and Protection Plan. The initial watershed assessments provided a broad range of valuable […]
Carbon and Nitrogen Stable Isotopes on the Truckee River Results of March 2004 Sampling
The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) have been collaborating with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), and the Nevada […]
EPA benthic macroinvertebrate sampling method for physical habitat assessment
US EPA Method for determining physical habitat conditions using method for assessments. This method is being used by PLPT in tandem with benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, to further describe the watershed […]
EPA-Funded DRI proposal for a study on Regional Clean Water Activities based in Truckee, Carson, Humboldt Rivers
The scientific focus will involve a suite of laboratory and field-scale activities designed to better understand the effects of natural and human factors on ecological function in western river basins.
Air Quality Trends Report (2011-2020)
Air quality trend reports have two primary components: annual summary of air quality for the year of the report and 10-year trend.
Air Quality Trends Report (2010-2019)
Air quality trend reports have two primary components: annual summary of air quality for the year of the report and 10-year trend.
Air Quality Trends Report (2009-2018)
Air quality trend reports have two primary components: annual summary of air quality for the year of the report and 10-year trend.
2015-2016 Residential Wood Use Survey
Fireplaces, woodstoves, and pellet stoves are significant sources of wintertime air pollution in Washoe County. Periodic surveys are conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of AQMD strategies targeting these sources.
2012-2013 Residential Wood Use Survey
Fireplaces, woodstoves, and pellet stoves are significant sources of wintertime air pollution in Washoe County. Periodic surveys are conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of AQMD strategies targeting these sources.