Meadows at Upper Truckee River and Trout Creek flooding, just as restoration projects wanted
Most of the meadows around South Lake Tahoe have had a lot of standing water over them this spring, and those surrounding Trout Creek and the Upper Truckee River have seen more water than they’ve experienced in years. Both waterways went over their banks weeks ago, and it may be several weeks until water moves back into its normal flow pattern. Extensive restoration has occurred on both the Upper Truckee River and Trout Creek, and what is occurring now is exactly as planned and more natural.