invasive species
Nevada's conservation agency recognizes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 5:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has stepped up its efforts to educate communities about the threats posed by invasive plants, animals, and microorganisms in Nevada during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, now through March 3, 2019.
Looking back on Nevada’s conservation, preservation highlights in 2018; sneak peek into 2019
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 3:07pmCARSON CITY — 2018 was an exciting year for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. As we put 2018 in the rear-view mirror, we’d like to celebrate some of our more notable highlights from the past year, and share a glimpse into what’s in store for 2019.
Signups underway for 2018 Carson River Watershed 'Get on the Bus' Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 1:58pmThe Carson Water Subconservancy District is offering a two-day bus tour of the Carson River Watershed. The Carson River Watershed “Get on the Bus” Tour will cover a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, Calif., to a tour of the Lahontan Dam and Gate House near Fallon.
Lake Tahoe agency recognizes decade of fighting invasive species with boat inspections
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 1:14pmThis summer marks the 10th anniversary of Lake Tahoe’s Watercraft Inspection Program. Under the program, every motorized watercraft is inspected to ensure it is clean, drained, and dry and not carrying aquatic invasive species before launching at Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Summit 2018: Recommitting to collaboration
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:05pmNearly 25 years ago, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and dozens of partners embarked on an unprecedented mission to conserve and restore the Lake Tahoe Basin’s treasured natural resources through the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program.
Volunteers scrub 6 miles of Lake Tahoe beach, collect 1,458 pounds of litter
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 9:26amNearly 500 people volunteered Thursday along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe as part of a lakewide cleanup organized by the League to Save Lake Tahoe. Participants removed 1,458 pounds of litter that would have harmed the lake’s ecology.
Lithium Nevada Corporation seeds Great Basin Sagebrush Restoration project
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 12:28pmRENO — Lithium Nevada Corporation has made a gift of $31,500 in support of establishing the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources’ Great Basin Sagebrush Restoration project. Home to many iconic species found in the West, the sagebrush ecosystems in the United States have contracted to about 56 percent of their historical range due to land degradation, especially from wildfire and invasive species propagation.
Fourth of July boat inspections at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 7:47amThe Fourth of July holiday and fireworks celebration brings a welcomed influx of boaters to the Lake Tahoe Basin.
With sunny skies and warm temperatures predicted, boaters are urged to clean, drain, and dry their boats before arriving at Lake Tahoe inspection stations to avoid delays and decontamination fees. All stations close at 5:30 p.m., so please plan accordingly.
Organizations team up to launch 'Take Care Tahoe' eco-minded resource website
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 10:50amWith one click, the unique natural environment of Lake Tahoe is now available to visitors and locals through TakeCareTahoe.org, a collaboration of more than 20 eco-minded organizations in the region.
'Buzzing' pollinator habitats are vital to Nevada’s ecosystems, public health
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 9:22amDid you know that approximately one out of every three bites of food you eat depends on the work of a "pollinator?” Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and hummingbirds are keystone pollinator species in Nevada, supporting healthy wildlands, ecosystem diversity, and a nutritious food supply.
Draft environmental report released for Lake Tahoe shoreline plan
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 12:44pmSTATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on Tuesday released a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed Shoreline Plan for Lake Tahoe. The draft report is available for two months of public review and comment that will conclude Monday, July 9.
Mac the Naw: Kids fishing event Saturday in Carson City, next month in Gardnerville and Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 1:16pmHello fellow anglers, I can't tell you how exciting this time of year is. Many of the local rivers have opened for fishing, the higher lakes are thawing and local kids fishing events are taking shape.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide $1 million for invasive species control at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 2:47pmSTATELINE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing its strong commitment to Lake Tahoe, approving a new agreement with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency that provides $1 million in federal funding to help control, prevent, and monitor harmful aquatic invasive species in the lake.
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open for 2018 season
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 6:06pmRoadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft entering Lake Tahoe are officially opening for the 2018 boating season.
U.S. Forest Service to use sheep to reduce hazardous fuels
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/21/2018 - 3:49pmAs part of the Carson Ranger District’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, sheep will be released to graze on two separate fuel reduction project areas. These sheep will help remove cheatgrass and other non-native vegetation from National Forest System (NFS) lands.
Every Day is Earth Day at the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 12:06pmEach year on Earth Day, April 22, more than 1 billion people in 192 countries join together to celebrate and protect our common home. From participating in community clean-up events, to reaching out to local leaders about environmental concerns, and spending time appreciating the outdoors, Earth Day serves as an annual opportunity to promote environmental stewardship across the globe.
UNR professor's research highlights recovery of Nevada's iconic Lahontan cutthroat trout
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 3:19pmThe Lahontan cutthroat trout was rediscovered in a "dinky" stream near the Nevada-Utah border. Genetic testing by University of Nevada, Reno Associate Professor of Biology Mary Peacock led to the rediscovery of an iconic Nevada fish.
New projects help protect Lake Tahoe’s environmental treasures
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 04/15/2018 - 9:23amThe Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL), a division of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is providing approximately $350,000 to fund various environmental preservation projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
2018 Carson Watershed Management Forum set for April 11-12 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:57amCARSON CITY— The Carson River Coalition, in conjunction with the Carson Water Subconservancy District, invites the public to its 2018 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. This year’s forum will be a 2-day event at the Carson City Community Center Theater, 851 E. William Street.
Column: Working together for a healthier Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 9:27amEarth Day at Lake Tahoe has a special meaning. Working together through the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, more than 50 local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private sector partners are implementing projects and programs to conserve the Tahoe Basin’s environment and fix past environmental harms.
Nevada conservation department recognizes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 11:39amThe Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources aims to educate residents about threats posed by invasive plants, animals and microorganisms in the Silver State during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, being recognized now through March 2.
Lake Tahoe license plate program through Nevada State Lands celebrates 20 years
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 1:26pmHaving raised millions to fund nearly 150 conservation projects in the Tahoe Basin, this month marks the 20th anniversary of the Lake Tahoe License Plate program offered through the Nevada Division of State Lands.
Let's work together on traffic and parking at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 4:24pmThe rural mountain lifestyle we all enjoy at Lake Tahoe is not isolated from the major urban areas nearby. On a typical holiday weekend, the Tahoe Basin turns into a recreation thoroughfare as tens of thousands of day and overnight visitors who sustain our local economy drive up from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Reno.
Lake Tahoe Summit: Bi-state, bipartisan effort to preserve Tahoe remains a work in progress
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 1:35pmAchievements in preserving Lake Tahoe were celebrated Tuesday during the 21st Lake Tahoe Summit at Tallac Historic Site, but it was clear there is a lot more to do and the work will never be over.
Saturday's Trash Mob focuses on Carson City multi-use trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 2:04pmTrash Mobs are a grassroots community effort coordinated by Muscle Powered volunteers to keep the walkways and bike paths around Carson City free of litter.
The monthly, one-hour events take place at various locations around town that are in need of cleaning. Volunteers, who are supplied with work gloves and trash bags by Muscle Powered staff, remove litter from areas often used by citizens for recreational purposes such as walking, jogging or cycling.
Pike illegally reintroduced again at Comins Lake, $10,000 reward offered
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 12:30pmWith the discovery of illegally planted Northern pike in Comins Lake, the Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the prosecution of the person(s) responsible. Conviction for this crime would be a misdemeanor, but the crime also carries hefty civil penalties that can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars.
Tahoe’s 2016 report card addresses climate change, dead trees, algae and lake clarity
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 11:44amThe UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center on Thursday released its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report for 2016, noting a year marked by the hottest temperatures on record followed by a winter of unprecedented levels of rain and snow in the Sierra Nevada where Lake Tahoe resides.
Lake Tahoe shoreline plan coming together, with more work to do
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 12:43amSchool is out and summer is in full swing at Lake Tahoe. Visitors and residents are heading to beaches and launching boats, kayaks, and standup paddleboards to get out and enjoy the jewel of the Sierra. Millions of people visit Tahoe each year and the shoreline is where they go to experience its famously cold, clear, blue water.
Forest Service continues effort to eliminate invasive plant populations from Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:57amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will continue a project to eradicate, control, and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. Work will take place at approximately 90 infestations sites (18.25 acres) beginning in mid-July and continuing through September 2017.
Asian clam control project begins this month at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 1:34pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – A team of partners from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program is scheduled to begin implementation of an Asian clam control project in mid-June at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Sand Harbor. Funding for this project is coming from the NV Lake Tahoe License Plate Program and Tahoe Bonds from the State of Nevada.