Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Note: This summary is based on published meeting minutes.
What Happened
The Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee met for roughly 30 minutes and approved four routine items, including one spending decision and one unresolved debate about monitoring site locations.
Key Decisions
APPROVED — Committee funding of $200 for SWPCC logo on banner for NWEA Water Palooza public education event — 4-0 — Committee will promote water quality awareness to residents.
APPROVED — Meeting agenda and February minutes — 4-0 each — Procedural items moved forward.
APPROVED — Next regular meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. — 4-0 — Committee will reconvene in four weeks.
Debated But Not Resolved
Stormwater monitoring program locations for FY2027 — Committee discussed moving Arlington monitoring site to Edison Way along the river, or relocating Evans Creek monitoring to Thomas Creek or White's Creek areas — Committee will vote on site changes later in 2026 before July 1 deadline.
What to Watch
No items over $50,000 approved. Committee approved $200 for banner signage. An estimated $25,000 for relocating one to two monitoring sites was discussed but the funding source was not specified, and final approval is pending.
Stormwater monitoring relocation decision — Committee will vote on whether to move Arlington and/or Evans Creek monitoring sites by July 1, 2026. This affects where water quality data gets collected in the Truckee Meadows watershed.
Monitoring program budget — Estimated $25,000 for site relocations needs funding source clarification before approval.
Get Reno government news every week
Every vote. Every debate. Zero jargon.