Carson River Watershed

09/17/2026

Got septic? Check out these ways to help protect our drinking water AND our watershed! Hat tip to Resource Concepts, Inc. for passing along this very important info.

💧 This week is SepticSmart Week! EPA’s 2026 observance runs September 14–18 and marks 14 years of helping homeowners protect their septic systems, property, health, and the environment. Check out the EPA’s SepticSmart Week resources for practical tips: https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart-week

08/21/2026

Have you heard the news? Our "Get on the Bus" Tour is a go! Hop on the bus with us Oct. 27 & 28 for a tour of the upper and lower watersheds. We have an action-packed lineup this year and hope you can join us. To learn more and to register, visit our website at https://www.cwsd.org/whats-happening/.

08/14/2026

Many thanks to Nevada Appeal and Carson Now for helping us get the word out about the river trail bike ride TOMORROW from 9-11 a.m. But did they mention there will be paletas from La Tapatia Ice Cream Shop in addition to the education booths? See, learning can be fun! Sign up and find more details here: https://www.active.com/carson-city-nv/cycling/classes/high-water-mark-bike-tour-2026. See you at the Morgan Mill Aquatic Trailhead!

08/13/2026

Thanks to our Muscle Powered partners for providing trail support! To make sure we have enough bike escorts and end-of-ride goodies for everyone, make sure to sign up!

This Saturday for the Carson River Bike Tour Muscle Powered volunteers will be out as bike escorts! Want to make sure you and your kids have a bike route buddy? Make sure to sign up here! https://www.active.com/carson-city-nv/cycling/classes/high-water-mark-bike-tour-2026

08/11/2026

This just in -- not one but TWO cool new things about the Carson River Bike Tour this Saturday! First, local business The Bike Smith has donated gift cards and second...if you're signed up for the , you can earn an extra raffle ticket for prizes this fall. Sign up now!

For event details, please refer to: https://www.active.com/carson-city-nv/cycling/classes/high-water-mark-bike-tour-2026

08/10/2026

We're so excited to be part of this tour, and the weather should be gorgeous, so come on out!

Grab your bike and join us for a family-friendly bike tour along the Carson River Trail on Saturday, Aug. 15!

📅 Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
⏰ 9–11 a.m.
📍 Morgan Mill Aquatic Trailhead, 5199 Morgan Mill Road

Participants will ride from Morgan Mill Aquatic Trailhead to Carson River Park, stopping at educational stations along the way to learn about bicycle safety, flood awareness, river resources, water quality, emergency preparedness and outdoor stewardship.

🎒 Bonus for kids: The first 20 children will receive a FREE helmet and backpack!

Bring your bike, your adventurous spirit and come explore Carson City’s beautiful open space along the Carson River. This is an outdoor event, so please plan accordingly.

For more information, contact Debbie at [email protected] or 775-887-1260.

08/05/2026

Join us on our first-ever high-water mark ride Saturday, Aug. 15! This free, family-friendly cycling adventure will take you on our beautiful Carson River trails, with educational booths along the way. Register at https://www.active.com/carson-city-nv/cycling/classes/high-water-mark-bike-tour-2026. First 20 children will get a free helmet and backpack!

08/05/2026

⚠️Public Safety Message⚠️
The FIRE DANGER adjective rating on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has increased from MODERATE to HIGH. This means wildfires can start easily from most causes and will spread quickly! View daily FIRE DANGER on our website. Links:⬇️

08/05/2026

We love it when our public spaces host learning opportunities like this…check it out the next time you’re in the area.

Come explore Nevada’s incredible sagebrush ecosystem! The SAGE WISDOM exhibit opens August 6, 2026, at the Richard H. Bryan Building in Carson City. Discover how life, water, and fire shape Nevada's sagebrush landscapes.

The Bryan Building is open Monday–Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Stop by the lobby and learn more about the species, science, and stewardship behind one of Nevada’s most important ecosystems!

08/04/2026

Be a part of Nevada history and celebrate this new park in our very own watershed!