Lahontan Dam

Happy Friday Carson City! Today starts the sunny weekend ahead, with a high of 67 and cloudless skies.

On the books today is the Loud as Folk concert at the Brewery Arts Center, a tour of the Carson River, a morning walk of the newly opened Linear Ditch Trail, Moon Lectures, and more!

Hello Carson City, we are rounding third and headed into the weekend. Today is Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Among featured events include a morning coffee networking meeting, an afternoon hike, a spiritual conversation with a Hindu statesman at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church, art showings and more.

The 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.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is pleased to announce its third annual amateur photo contest. Visitors to Fort Churchill and Buckland Station are invited to submit photos of scenery, plants, wildlife and cultural resources found within the park. The top three winners will receive a Nevada State Parks Passport Permit, good for free entrance to any Nevada State Park for an entire year.

Join us to explore the Carson River Watershed on a two-day bus tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District is offering a bus tour of the Carson River Watershed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 6 and 7, 2017.

The Carson River Watershed "Get on the Bus" tour will cover a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, CA to the terminus at the Carson Sink near Fallon.

The view from Lahontan dam looking west features a shimmering desert lake framed in the distance by the snowy Sierra Nevada.

Fort Churchill State Historic Park in Silver Springs is pleased to announce its second annual amateur photo contest. Visitors to Fort Churchill and Buckland Station are invited to submit photos of scenery, plants, wildlife and cultural resources found within the park. The top three winners will receive a Nevada State Parks Passport Permit, good for unlimited free entrance to any Nevada State Park for an entire year.

Join us for a fun and informative two-day Carson River Watershed tour on June 7-8. Meet at Smith's parking lot each day to "Get on the Bus" and travel the upper watershed from Alpine County to Carson City on Day 1, June 7, and from Carson City to Fallon on Day 2, June 8.

Join us in exploring the Carson River Watershed on a two-day bus tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District is offering a bus tour of the Carson River Watershed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 7 and 8, 2016. The Carson River Watershed “Get on the Bus” Tour will cover a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, CA to the terminus at the Carson Sink near Fallon, NV.

Learn the art of cast iron cooking and sample delicious Dutch oven fare, including a variety of breakfast dishes, at the Lahontan State Recreation Area Dutch oven cooking class and demonstration. The event will also include a door prize raffle. Space is limited, so please make reservations by calling 775-867-3500.

WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Nevada State Park staff invite the public to enjoy days full of fun, relaxation and nature at Lahontan. Canoe trips will launch from just below the Lahontan Dam and travel along the Carson River about five miles down to the Irrigation Diversion Dam.

This trip is relatively flat; a great opportunity for beginners to learn the basics of canoeing. Canoes, paddles and life jackets will be provided by Nevada State Parks, but participants will need to bring sun block and drinking water. Space is limited, so please make reservations by calling 775-867-3500.

WHAT: Canoe Trips

Enjoy a day full of fun, relaxation and nature with a canoe trip that starts just below the Lahontan Dam and runs along the Carson River to the Irrigation Diversion Dam. This event is a great opportunity for beginners to learn the basics of canoeing.

Canoes, paddles and life jackets will be provided, however participants will need to bring sunscreen and drinking water; a sack lunch is optional. Space is limited, so please call 775-867-3500 for reservations.

WHEN: Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Construction has begun on a $6.1 million substation that, once finished, will be a key hub for much of the power supplied to the Lahontan Valley, according to NV Energy. The substation is being built adjacent to an existing substation about a half mile northeast of Lahontan Dam.

Once the new facility is completed, the existing facility, built in the 1950s, will be retired from service and dismantled, said Russell Groesbeck, area service manager for NV Energy’s Fallon office. The project is expected to be finished by March 2015.

FALLON, Nev. – Prepare your favorite Dutch Oven recipes and see how you stack up to other Dutch Oven enthusiast. Participants may compete in teams or individually and are allowed unlimited entries in four categories: bread, dessert, main/dish/meat, and side dish/vegetable.

Please go to www.parks.nv.gov for entry forms and a full description of the contest rules. This event is open to the public, and is a family friendly event for all ages. Learn some new ideas for fun ways to cook outdoors during camping trips or get-togethers.

Prepare and sample delicious Dutch oven recipes at Lahontan State Recreation Area this Saturday, May 17, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The park will provide all ingredients and supplies for a five course meal, including dessert. This is a family friendly event for all ages which provides ideas for fun ways to cook outdoors during camping trips or get togethers. Sign up by calling 775-867-3500. The class includes a complementary cookbook and a raffle prize.

WHAT: Dutch Oven Cooking Class and Demonstration

WHEN: Saturday, May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Carson Water Subconservancy District is offering a two-day bus tour of the Carson River Watershed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 11-12, 2014. The Carson River Watershed “Get on the Bus Tour” will cover a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, CA to the terminus at the Carson Sink near Fallon.

Harold (Hal) Howard Slagle passed away October 3, 2013 in Orange, CA. Born January 25, 1933 in Oregon IL.
He is survived by his sister Frances O'Brian of Oregon, IL, a brother Charles Slagle of Prescott, AZ and his daughters and their families, Karen Bien of Rochelle, IL and Linda Hoffman of Lake Elsinore, CA and 5 grandsons, 6 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Francis Slagle, mother, Bertha Viola Buker and his son, Stephen Howard Slagle.
He was a long time resident of Fallon, NV and Lahontan Dam area.

Glide through the waters of Lahontan, enjoying the serenity and wildlife of the Carson River. Free public canoe trips in July and August guided by Lahontan State Recreation Area will start just below the Lahontan Dam along the Carson River and go down to the Irrigation Diversion Dam.

The route is relatively flat and is ideal for beginners learning the basics of canoeing. Canoes, paddles and life jackets will be provided, but participants will need to bring sun block and drinking water. Space is limited. Reserve your canoe ride by calling (775) 577-2226.

Register is underway to attend the Carson River Watershed Bus Tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District will host its annual 2-day bus tour of the Carson River Watershed on June 13 and 14, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Come join this highly educational and informative event. Continuing Education credits will are available for AICP planners, teachers and engineers.