Book Description

The purpose of this study was to investigate water resource related problems in the Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area and to determine the need for and feasibility of improvements to solve these problems. The principal areas of concern included flood problems in the Reno-Sparks Truckee Meadows area, need for additional water based recreation, and the loss of fish and wildlife habitat. This study has developed a potential solution to these problems. The plan selected as a result of this investigation would provide 100-year flood protection to the Reno-Sparks area, additional recreation opportunities, and improvements to fish and wildlife resources in the study area.