Aquatic invasive species meeting in Truckee

The Truckee Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District ) invite the public to a meeting July 28 from 5:30-6:30pm to learn about aquatic invasive species prevention and get involved with future program development.

AIS pose a real and continuous environmental and economic threat to the Truckee region and its watershed. Prevention efforts are being aimed at halting the introduction of harmful aquatic species, as well as properly educating the public on the tangible threats AIS are posing to the Truckee area.

Brief presentations will focus on aquatic invasive species prevention and control efforts in the Truckee River Watershed. Program representatives will cover an analysis of the risks posed by AIS threatening the Truckee area, a history of AIS in the Truckee region, efforts which have been undertaken to address the spread of AIS in the Truckee area, as well as additional prevention programs in California and throughout the nation.

A public input segment will follow where citizens may emphasize where they would like to see prevention efforts focused.

The meeting is a Truckee Donner Public Utility District office, 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Park on the street.