Category: Education

Support River Access In Nevada

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 17:57 Written by mrfine 0 Comments
The Nevada Assembly Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on a bill (AB 396) that will ensure access for recreation on Nevada’s lakes and streams. Please e-mail your thoughts to the Committee (link to committee email), or register your support for the bill online. Link to full article here.

Stay Afloat Fair Draws Young Crowd to the River

Tuesday, 27 November 2012 06:46 Written by mrfine 0 Comments
kolo news now logo About 200 kids were fitted with life vests, helmets and footwear. It’s theirs to keep, thanks to local sponsors and donations. Boogie boarder Harland Dubois, 8, not only felt safe in the rapids, his quote pretty much said it all…
“That’s because I’m wearing a life vest and helmet and I can see above the waves a little bit,” Dubois said. “Yesterday when I was at Rock Park lots of people were coming down but I got out of the way. I’ve learned to be safe and share the river with others.”
Well said, Harland. Here’s a link to the original article:
http://www.kolotv.com

Get Ready for the River Fun & Safety Fair | July 14

Wednesday, 06 June 2012 06:31 Written by mrfine 0 Comments

Attention all water-ready parents and kids who want to have a fun and safe time on the Truckee this season. The Truckee River Safety Fair is back in town and we’re expecting a giant turnout.

  • West Wingfield Park
  • Saturday, July 14th
  • Registration @ 9am
  • Classes start at 10, 11, 12:30, 1:30
  • Whitewater Safety
  • All Classes are FREE
  • FREE Helmets & Lifejackets to the First 200 Participants

Click for printable flyer

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Truckee River Safety Fair at Wingfield Park

Sunday, 19 February 2012 08:52 Written by mrfine 0 Comments

River Safety Fair. Join us at Wingfield Park July 14th, 2012 for the annual Truckee River community education event. Attention all water-ready parents and kids who want to have a fun and safe time on the Truckee this season. The Truckee River Safety Fair is back in town and we’re expecting a giant turnout. Please come down and experience whitewater kayaking at its finest.

Kids River Safety coursesProfessionals will provide river safety classes tailored to kids between 8 and 12 years of age. Each child will be provided 45 minutes of river safety education, a Coast Guard-certified life jacket, a river appropriate helmet, a bag of swag and ice cream–all for free! Learn more
Kid’s Learn
  • Proper Clothing
  • River Hazards
  • Whitewater Safety
  • How to Have Fun!

Volunteer to Participate in the Truckee River Clean-Up Day

Friday, 10 September 2010 04:30 Written by admin 0 Comments
September 26 is the day that hundreds of volunteers will work to clean up the Truckee River. Bring your gloves and your desire to help out this important community resource! The Truckee River Clean-Up is organized by Nevada Econet. Contact them at (775) 323-3433 or staff@nevadaeconet.org to find out how you can help. NOTE: Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is now in charge of the clean up. Visit KTMB.org Click to view or print the flier.
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