Restore 40 acres of a decommissioned golf course to return it to a wetland, riparian and upland system and nature study area in Reno, Nevada. Project will engage 150 volunteers to restore 5 acres of emergent wetland, 27 acres of wet meadow, and 8 acres of upland through invasive species removal, plant 200 trees in riparian areas and provide 500 community member opportunities for recreation and public education.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area and Wetland Restoration (NV)
Organization:
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation
Project ID:
1301.20.067781
Description:
Award Amount:
$30000.00
Location:
The proposed Truckee Meadows Nature Study Area is location is a 219-acre property owned by the City of Reno. It is located on the east side of Reno between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and the Virginia Range. (6800 Pembroke Dr. Reno, NV 89502)