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By Mark McLaughlin After his short stint in Nevada Territory writing for the Virginia City Daily Territorial Enterprise, humorist Mark Twain stated “Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting over.” Water is indeed the most precious natural resource in the arid West, and from that perspective it should come as no surprise that water rights issues on Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River have been at the center of negotiation and controversy since pioneers first settled the region.

In 1870, engineer Alexis Von Schmidt had overseen construction of a small dam a short distance below the headwaters of the Truckee River, (Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, near Tahoe City) to create water storage for his proposed “grand

aqueduct” to San Francisco. The rock-filled timber crib dam raised the level of the lake, but Von Schmidt’s project fizzled due to suspicion of its financial cost by San Francisco residents, as well as fierce local resistance in Truckee and western Nevada.

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The Tahoe dam was trouble from the start. Water impounded for log fluming caused flooding along shoreline owned by politically influential lakefront property owners. The original dam was later enlarged when the Truckee River General Electric Company acquired ownership of the dam to provide a steady, year-round water source for hydroelectric power plants along the river. Based on this seemingly reliable and inexpensive energy source, entrepreneurs built processing and manufacturing plants along the Truckee River.

In 1890, a well-connected attorney and soon-tobe Nevada congressman, Francis G. Newlands, proposed a network of reservoirs in the Sierra to serve the future development of the Silver State.

According to Newlands, Tahoe afforded the “cheapest reservoir space in the West.” Newlands sponsored a measure through which the federal government would provide water for irrigation in arid regions throughout the West. After Continued on Page 4

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Continued from Page 3 passage of the Reclamation Act, the Department of the Interior notified California and Nevada officials that the federal government would be assuming the right to control the water stored in Lake Tahoe behind the dam.

The first major effort under the Reclamation Act, the Federal Newlands Reclamation Project, broke ground in 1903 in western Nevada, to divert Truckee River water with the goal of transforming Lahontan Valley desert into farmland. Unfortunately, the engineers who planned the Newlands Irrigation Project miscalculated and overestimated the reliability of the Truckee River water supply. Highly erratic periods of precipitation and river flows combined with limited upstream storage failed to accommodate extreme periods of drought. Angry farmers who had been lured to the project rebelled over water shortages during the growing season.

To address concerns by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe located below the Derby Dam, a U.S. government treaty promised the Paiute people enough water to maintain their historic fishery at the mouth of the river. Despite these assurances, the Derby Dam cut water flow into Pyramid Lake by half.

By 1967, Pyramid Lake had dropped 87 feet, which prevented the endangered cui-ui fish and threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout from migrating upstream to spawn.

Dr. Church is credited with ending the Tahoe water war, but adequately controlling the lake’s elevation is an ongoing challenge. A major obstacle to successfully managing Tahoe as a reservoir is that engineers have compressed its broad natural variations into a narrow, six-foot limit. When the lake’s water level falls to 6,223 feet mean seal level, it stops feeding the Truckee River. Federal law prohibits storage of water in Lake Tahoe above 6,229.1 feet, which is the limit decreed in the 1935 Truckee River Agreement.

It is sheer hubris to think that in our erratic western climate, which swings between desiccating drought and heavy, wet winters, Lake Tahoe can be kept in perfect equilibrium to satisfy all users. History has proven otherwise. Long-term droughts have dropped the lake well below the natural rim, rendering the reservoir useless for extended periods of time, while powerful storms and wet mantle floods (rain-on-snow) have forced the release of Tahoe water into an already swollen Truckee River, aggravating existing flood conditions.

Indicative of our region’s climatic volatility, 20 major floods have occurred on the Truckee River in the last 150 years.

During severe drought in the 1920s and 1930s, Lake Tahoe fell below its rim eight years in a row and the Truckee River dried up. To satisfy downstream water demand, large pumps were installed near the Tahoe Dam; over several years, more than 117,000 acre feet of water was sucked from the lake. NewsOld wooden Tahoe Dam in 1906 before construction papers reported that Tahoe residents of modern concrete slab and buttress design In order to better forecast and conwere intent on sabotaging the pumps.

Credit: Nevada Historical Society trol the seasonal fluctuations at Lake Armed confrontations were barely avertTahoe, University of Nevada profesed between Tahoe residents and hired sor, Dr. James E. Church developed a hands doing the bidding of farmers in Fallon. snow survey system which measured water content in the Tahoe Basin snowpack. A good correlation was found between the There were plenty of skeptics when the U.S. government made late March water equivalent in the snowpack and the spring rise its decision to convert the huge lake into a controlled reservoir in the lake. The first practical application of Church’s snow surveys enabled Tahoe dam operators to better regulate releases to with six feet of storage. Pioneers like George Peckham, who moved to Nevada in 1864, two years after the great January prevent both flooding and waste of water, which in turn, helped to temporarily tone down the conflict between lakefront property flood of 1862, pointed to eyewitness testimony by teamsters who were stranded near Tahoe at the time that the lake level rose owners, the power company and others.

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Continued from Page 4 to approximately 6,235 feet. And that was before a dam was in place at the outlet. Peckham stated that the natural variation of Lake Tahoe was closer to 15 feet, not six. He wrote that a margin of six feet “is entirely inadequate to take care of the surplus water from the watershed of Tahoe during the flood years or furnish enough water during the dry periods.”

The Water Master’s duty at the time, was to administer the most recently ratified, federal court decrees with regard to the Truckee River and the Carson River. The original purpose of the Tahoe Dam and management of Lake Tahoe was to store water for the agricultural industry in Fallon, not protection for fish, wildlife, property, or the environment. Under the old Truckee River Compact, Lake Tahoe’s operating goal was to provide as much water to the downstream users as possible without causing shoreline damage along the lake. Flood control was not provided for, under the decree. The Water Master was required by law to release as much water as possible whenever the lake neared the 6,229.1 maximum elevation mark, regardless of hydrologic conditions downstream.

The prescient Peckham was spitting in to the wind as far as the government was concerned, but a quick review of Lake Tahoe elevation data shows that he was right. A comparison of the lake’s highest and lowest water levels measured over the last century reveal a range of eleven feet. The highest level on record is 6,231 feet in early 1907, with the lowest reading of 6,220 feet measured in November 1992.

Editor’s Note: An updated and more comprehensive Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) was agreed upon and signed As a rule, Lake Tahoe’s elevation is kept as high as possible to in 2008 and went into effect in 2015. The primary signatories offset the constant fear of drought and threat of insufficient water were the Truckee Meadow Water Authority, the State of Nevada, supplies for downstream users. Ironically, it is the same downthe State of California, the U.S. Department of the Interior and stream users who suffer most when the Truckee River overflows the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. It modified existing operations of its banks, such as the $650 million flood event that occurred all designated reservoirs to enhance coordination and flexibility in early January 1997. Heavy rain in December 1996 raised the while ensuring that existing water rights were served and flood lake over its maximum legal level, which forced Federal Water control and safety requirements were met.

Master Garry Stone to open all 17 gates of the Lake Tahoe Dam and release 2,630 cubic feet of water per second into the raging According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, TROA would (1) Truckee River. Western Nevada, and especially Reno and Sparks, enhance conditions for the threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout were inundated. The media called the ’97 flood an act of God, and endangered cui-ui in the Truckee River basin, (2) increase but at the peak of the flood it is estimated that nearly 45 percent municipal and industrial drought protection for Truckee Meadows of the water flowing through downtown Reno was coming from (Reno and Sparks metro areas), (3) improve Truckee River water Lake Tahoe through gates kept open by an archaic government quality downstream from Sparks, and (4) enhance stream flows water policy. and recreational opportunities in the Truckee River Basin. In the end, has it done all those things? That is an article for a future issue.

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4 Tips to Make Adopting a Dog a Paws-itive Experience Adding a dog to the family can be exciting, but it comes with responsibility, too. When you involve the entire family and plan ahead, you can be better prepared to provide a loving home and enjoy all the unconditional love only a four-legged best friend can give.

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MAR 26-27, 2022

Truckee Rotary’s Annual Crab & Pasta Feed https://www.truckeerotary.org/

Join Rotary and the community for the Annual Crab and Pasta Feed! Enjoy the best fresh crab, pasta, salad, bread, and a cookie along with community fellowship while helping Rotary help our community.

This year the silent and live auction benefits Truckee High School’s Safe and Sober Grad Night. Overall event proceeds go to grants given out all year to projects and nonprofit groups that benefit our Truckee community.

There are two ways to join in the fun this year: Sit-down dinner from 5:00-9:00 pm at the Recreation Center

DIAMOND PEAK’S LUGGI FOEGER UPHILL/DOWNHILL FESTIVAL

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The Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival and SkiMo Race takes place on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Competitors race to the top of the mountain using whatever human-powered method they prefer – skins, snowshoes, running shoes, etc. – then ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or run back down to the finish line. For those looking for a less-challenging route, a recreational course will be available. Winners are awarded for all categories. The weekend will also include fun activities including a Sunday morning snowshoe hike, live music, and more! Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Sierra Skogsloppet XC Fun Ski Race

This fun race is organized by Truckee High and Alder Creek Middle School cross country ski teams as a fundraiser. 100% of proceeds go to help support the teams.

Entering a fun race is a great way to challenge yourself and to be in to win some great swag! Participants can choose from 15km, 7.5km or 3km races. Races are for all ages and abilities. Participants will receive a pancake brunch and be entered into a raffle drawing for some great prizes donated by friends, families and businesses that support the school teams.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Click or tap on any event to go to the event’s website. The information in the calendar is up to date as of time of publishing. Please verify details of events as changes happen due to COVID-19 restrictions.

APR 23, 2022 Tahoe Truckee Earth Day

https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-andactivities/events-calendar/earth-day The largest Earth Day celebrations in the area, this free community event takes place in the Village at Palisades Tahoe, and gives kids and adults the opportunity to learn about recycling, composting, alternative energy, and sustainability through hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy. Plus, don’t miss hours of free live music by local bands.

APR 2, 2022 Pond Skimming at Heavenly Mountain Resort

https://www.skiheavenly.com/explore-theresort/experience-heavenly/ Saturday, April 2, 2022, Funky costumes are encouraged for this chilly tradition!

Contestants attempt to ski or board across a pond of water on the mountain top! Come celebrate Spring and see if you can make it across the pond or cheer on others as they skim or sink! At the base of the World Cup/Base of Tram area. The event brings dressed-to-impress skiers and riders in onesies and tutus together to celebrate spring and see if they have what it takes to ski down and skim across a small manmade pool.

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APR 23, 2022 Winter WonderGrass Music Festival

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New resort name, same WinterWonderGrass! Almost the entire 2020 WWG Tahoe line-up is returning for 2022, April 1-3.

Headliners Billy Strings, The Infamous Stringdusters, The California Honeydrops, Peter Rowan, The War & Treaty, Brothers Comatose, Kitchen Dwellers, Della Mae, Lindsay Lou, Larry Keel Experience, WinterWonderWomen, Pickin’ on the Dead and many more descend. Spring skiing and riding in Palisades Tahoe is world renowned, hope to see you in the mountains! Doors each day at 2:00 pm!

MAR 27, 2022 Lake Tahoe Whiskey Expo

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The inaugural Lake Tahoe Whiskey Expo is a prohibition-themed experience of fine whiskey tasting, cocktail contests, live music, expert insights, live art, charity raffles, dancing, secret rewards and more!

Local Author Suzanne Roberts at the South Lake Tahoe Library

Stateline brewery welcomes the leading brands to showcase their whiskeys and the best bartenders in the region to compete in the ultimate Old Fashion competition.

Tuesday, April 19, 6 PM Local Author Suzanne Roberts launches her newest book Animal Bodies On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties. In Animal Bodies Suzanne Roberts explores the link between death and desire and what it means to accept our own animal natures, the parts we most often hide, deny, or consider only with shame— our taboo desires and our grief. Join us for a thoughtful evening. Free and open to all.

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APR 30 -MAY 1, 2022 Virginia City Grand Prix https://vcgp.com/

The historic streets of Virginia City are transformed into a motorcycle arena as nearly a thousand off-road bikes gather for this competitive race. Races begin on C Street so spectators can get an up-close and personal view of this high-speed race before they zoom on to the off-road portions of the race. The annual two-day event is the ultimate Comstock battle of racer verses the rough terrain.

Chili on the Comstock

https://visitvirginiacitynv.com/ Top chili cooks gather in Virginia City for the 39th annual Chili on the Comstock.

Combined with a Craft Beer Tour featuring pours from local saloons and award-winning craft breweries, it’s the most delicious and satisfying event of the year.

Chili cookers are competing to win your vote for the best chili and people’s choice awards. Rejoice at the endless varieties to sample along C Street, all cooked up by top chili cooks competing for a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals.

The Craft Beer Tour offers plenty of cold, refreshing brews poured at stops throughout town.

APR 30 - MAY 1, 2022 Genoa’s Western Heritage Days http://www.genoanevada.org

Genoa Western Heritage Days is back for 2022 and with fun for the whole family!

Come experience cowboy poetry, porch concerts, Civil War reenactments, Chautauqua performers, western vendors, ag in the classroom, children’s activities and a progressive dinner at local restaurants.

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MAY 21, 2022 MAY 7-8, 2022 Reno River Festival

https://renoriverfestival.com/ The Reno River Festival is taking outdoor adventure to a whole new level in downtown Reno! This community celebration features live music with performances by nationally recognized artists, food, shopping, family-friendly rides and attractions, a Craft Beer Experience, a Hard Seltzer Experience, a Mother-Daughter look-alike contest, and the Reno River Roll: one of the most unique bike rides in Northern Nevada. In the center of it all, the world’s top whitewater athletes take on the Truckee River Whitewater Park. This is summer in Reno Tahoe.

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Underwater Easter Egg Hunt https://cvswim.com/

Mark your calendars to visit the Carson Valley Swim Center on April 17th at 10:30 a.m. for an underwater Easter Egg Hunt!

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids.

Don’t forget to bring goggles and Easter baskets! Hop on by early and meet the Easter Bunny before the fun begins.

https://youngatheartseniorcitizens.org Cruise on over to the 2022 Big Mama’s Show & Shine!

Douglas County Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club hosts this annual fundraiser, which features classic cars, food vendors, music, craft beer, raffles, and prizes.

The event will be held at the Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m and admission is free for all ages. All proceeds go to the Douglas County Senior Center.

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APR 1-30, 2022 Spring Time at Ananda

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Visitors are once again invited to enjoy the color and serenity of 17,000 tulips in bloom for Springtime at Ananda at Crystal Hermitage. This time, unlike in the past, people must buy tickets in advance to visit.

This will ensure that the gardens will be uncrowded and will have plenty of room for social distancing. No drop-in visitors will be allowed. Admission is $10 weekdays, $12 weekends ages 13 and up, $1 ages 3-12, Free children 2 & under. Ananda’s Marketing Director, Mai Lee exclaims, “We are thrilled to be re-opening. Now, more than ever, people need to come together -- to connect and visit. What’s a better way than to be outside bathing in nature’s vibrant beauty?

The tulip gardens have been a spring time tradition that is sorely missed and needed after the past 2 years.”

APR 22-24, 2022 Passport to the Great Out There

https://eldoradowines.org/great-out-there/ Explore the unrivaled beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time with a Passport to THE GREAT OUT THERE. Over 20 wineries will share their innovative spirit by not only providing incredible food and wine pairings but engaging you in an experience that captures the essence of their unique story.

Whether it’s live music, art demonstrations, historical tours, or winemaking insights your journey to THE GREAT OUT THERE will create treasured memories of wine, food, and fun.

Discover the back roads, hidden gems, secret experiences, and surprises that make this unexplored wine region event a true adventure. Embrace the unknown and prepare to see a side of winemaking, terroir, and creative expression you wouldn’t expect in wine country. El Dorado wineries draw from more than just good winemaking skills-experience the daring spirit, creative freedom, inspiring Sierra landscape, dynamic agriculture, and the character-rich true-grit culture of this cult-classic mountain wine region.

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Saddle Up for Genoa Western Heritage Days April 29 – May 1, 2022 | Genoa, Nevada

GENOA, Nev. – For one weekend each April, Genoa, Nevada honors its place in the history of the state and the west by presenting the Genoa Western Heritage Days Celebration. This year’s event will be April 29 – May 1, 2022. The three-day festival is brought to you by Friends of Genoa and sponsored by 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs & Resort, The Pink House, Heritage Bank, Carson Tahoe Health System, Gillmor Coons Real Estate, Starbucks, Dorothy Gardner & Family, Art & Joanne Hall and many individual Heritage Sponsors.

Friday April 29, the concert starts the event at 7:30 p.m. with a Town Hall performance by Trinity Seely and Dave Stamey. Tickets are $45. This concert will also honor our late friend, neighbor and Cowboy Poet, Ken Gardner.

Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can amble throughout Genoa and enjoy Western Music, Cowboy Poetry, Chautauqua actors portraying historic characters, children’s activities, Dutch oven cooking, Ag in the Classroom with the Douglas County Farm Bureau and much more. Events and performances are free and family friendly.

Saturday daytime performances include: - Music by Sierra Sweethearts, Jon & Betsy Elliott, Jakota Wass Band, Krista Jenkins, Ten Dollar Pony, Gary Allegretto and Chris Bayer.

- Cowboy poetry by Tony Argento and Chris Isaacs - Chautauqua actors: Mark Twain performed by McAvoy Lane, Charley Parkhurst portrayed by Kim Harris and Snowshoe Thompson performed by Steve Hale. These afternoon presentations are in the Town Hall.

- Civil War Camp for Living History. Heritage living style, crafts and a realistic “skirmish”.

Food and drinks are available throughout town for purchase.

Many local restaurants have specials and will be the outdoor performance venues.

Something new this year is the Progressive Dinner. If you’d like to sample the fares of 5 eating establishments, the dinner will be from 4:00 – 6:30pm. You’ll have a passport and a colored wristband and will rotate in groups in a timed fashion between Sierra Chef, The Pink House, the Country Store, Genoa Station Bar & Grille and the Hungry Hearts Food Truck at the Genoa Bar. You’ll get a Nosh & Libation at each stop. Tickets are $40 per person.

Saturday, April 30, at 7:30pm a Town Hall concert will feature Mary Kaye Holt, Gary Allegretto and Chris Isaacs. Tickets are $45.

Sunday, May 1, at 9 a.m., join the Genoa Community Church for Cowboy Church in the Town Hall, featuring Jon & Betsy Elliott and Mary Kaye Holt with Pastor Patrick Jolly.

At 10:30am, join Gary Allegretto’s Harmonica Workshop in the Town Hall. You’ll be guaranteed to learn some songs and leave with your own harmonica. There’s a $20 fee for the workshop.

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