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Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:36pmWeather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin.
Up to $1,200 in rebates available to Carson City, Douglas residents who buy clean-heating appliances
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:30pmCARSON CITY — Did you know that wood-burning stoves are a significant source of harmful air pollution? The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, working with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Business Environmental Program, are excited to offer instant rebates to Carson City and Douglas County residents who replace their old wood-burning stoves through Nevada’s wintertime clean-heating rebate program.
WNC creates internship program to launch Nevada Green Business Program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:30pmCARSON CITY — Western Nevada College, part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, announced that it has hired Erica Gallegos to manage the GreenBizTracker database and to supervise WNC interns who will be hired for the Nevada Green Business Program.
Weather conditions permitting, agencies may conduct prescribed fires around Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:40pmNorth Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, weather, conditions and staffing permitted.
Widespread prescribed fire operations ahead around the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 6:58pmNorth Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next few weeks in the Tahoe Basin — weather conditions and staffing permitted.
Volkswagen settlement projects reduce diesel pollution in Nevada, $3 million to be awarded
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 2:40pmCleaner transportation means cleaner air for all Nevadans. Over the past year, Nevada’s share of Volkswagen Settlement funds have been invested in projects that are helping the Silver State drive towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Public comment open for Carson City marijuana grow operation groundwater permit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 1:12pmThe Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water Pollution Control has entered the public notice period for the issuance of an individual Nevada State groundwater discharge permit for High Sierra Cultivation, a marijuana grow operation in Carson City.
The public comment period will end Nov. 18, 2019.
Lake Tahoe Basin agencies continue prescribed fire operations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 9:33amNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, if weather and conditions permit.
Tahoe Pipe Keeper volunteer training set for Oct. 29 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 2:09pmJoin the fight against stormwater pollution in Lake Tahoe! The Tahoe Pipe Keepers will meet for volunteer training on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ski Run Marina, room 201 in South Lake Tahoe.
Smoke pushing into Carson City from Sierra fire puts area air quality in 'moderate' range
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 7:56pmThe Carson City area as well as Dayton in Lyon County received a heavy waft of smoke late Wednesday due to wind carrying smoke from the Caples Fire burning on the California side of the Sierra.
Smoke and haze from Caples Fire builds around Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 3:31pmThe smoke and haze building around the Carson City region is due to the Caples Fire burning in the Eldorado National Forest. As of Sunday the fire had burned more than 2800 acres and was 35 percent contained.
Prescribed fire operations continue in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 10:03amWeather and conditions permitting, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Fire and Fuels Team to begin Lake Tahoe Basin fall prescribed fire program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 12:38pmThe Lake Tahoe Basin Fall Prescribed Fire Program may begin as early as Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, under the management of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes local, state and federal fire and land management agencies.
Pooches, pin ups, produce and more: events for Carson City on Saturday, September 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 12:45amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a bunch of great events going on today including Rockabilly Riot day three, the annual Pooch Plunge, and much more!
Saturday, September 21
Rockabilly Riot, cancer awareness fitness events, Dayton Valley Days and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 7:43pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Rockabilly Riot car show, Dayton Valley Days, a pancreatic cancer awareness walk at Silver Oak Golf Course, the annual Pooch Plunge at the Carson Aquatic Facility, horse endurance races in Virginia City, history talks at Mormon Station Park and much more!
Green dining district organizer to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 12:13pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Donna Walden, President of GreenUP!, a nonprofit that has established a green dining district along Carson Street. The district's purpose is to help restaurants reduce all waste streams, with a strong focus on food waste. Accompanying her will be Angela Bullentini Wolf of Gather, who will describe that restaurant's experience implementing green practices.
Volunteer scuba divers join with non-profits to clean trash from 72 miles of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:11amIn wake of the recent studies conducted by Desert Research Institute and UC Davis finding microplastics in Lake Tahoe, local 501(c)(3), "Clean up the Lake" in partnership with Tahoe Dive Center, have decided to speed up their announcement of their pre-existing plan to do a 72-mile underwater-scuba trash clean up of the entire shoreline of Lake Tahoe in Nevada and California.
Nevada PUC joins three western utility commissions to address climate change
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 2:51pmCARSON CITY — The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has joined three other Western public utility Commissions in signing a joint action framework that addresses climate change through cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- Fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 2:31pmSaturday, September 21 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, celebration for volunteers to follow. Location: Upper Truckee River at Johnson Meadow, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Volunteer work - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch celebration for volunteers - 12:30 - 2 pm
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day. By pitching in, you are improving the watershed habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.
2019 report finds program to restore Lake Tahoe clarity remains on track
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:21amTargets to reduce urban stormwater pollution and help protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity are being achieved by local governments and state highway departments, according to the Total Maximum Daily Load Program’s 2019 Performance Report.
Public comment period open for Silver Slate, LLC Corporation Service Company air permit
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 11:08amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection – Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC) has entered the public notice period for the new Class II Air Quality Operating Permit for Silver Slate, LLC Corporation Service Company.
Nevada joins Nation’s Clean Car Promise coalition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 2:58pmOn Tuesday, Nevada joined the “Nation’s Clean Car Promise,” a coalition of 24 bipartisan governors representing 52 percent of the U.S. population and 57 percent of the economy, working together to support a strong national clean car standard.
250 cigarette butt collection canisters to be installed at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 10:11amThe League to Save Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Waters Supplies Association (TWSA) are in the process of distributing an initial run of 250 cigarette butt collection canisters at key locations around Lake Tahoe. The aim of the Tahoe Cigarette Disposal Program is to reduce toxic chemicals from littered cigarette butts from leaching into the environment, to protect wildlife, and to reduce litter on Lake Tahoe’s shoreline and vicinity.
Events, activities around Carson City for Monday, June 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 6:29pmHeading into Monday, June 24, 2019 the first day of the work week and we say welcome to summer, Carson City. Expect highs in the mid-80s. Get on out there and keep the blood pumping and oxygen flowing with an early morning walk or bike ride. There's art activities for adults and kids, a discussion on climate change, a swing dance class and more. Enjoy the day!
Legislation to stop climate change the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 4:56pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Chas Macquarie of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. He will explain how the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 763) could bring down the emissions fueling climate change by putting a price on carbon pollution and returning those revenues to households.
Scientists to talk about climate change threats, opportunities at Carson City lecture
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 10:07amEminent scientists Dr. Charles Goldman, Dr. Sudeep Chandra and other panelists will be featured guests at Western Nevada College in Carson City where they will talk about local impacts of droughts, floods, fires and warming temperatures on the regional economy and future generations.
Senator Square: Carson High School, Empire students share Carson River experience
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School biology teacher Megan Schuler.
Recently, several CHS freshman Biology classes had the opportunity to work with fourth graders from Empire Elementary in Carson City. Students learned about conservation, the water cycle, and the Carson River watershed. CHS students, trained by the River Wranglers conservation group, and on a very windy day, met up with Empire Elementary students at Baily Pond.
Nevada environmental division awards $1.4 million to Churchill groundwater improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 1:39pmDid you know that Nevada is the driest state in the nation, with less than 11 inches of precipitation per year? As such, groundwater resources are crucial to Nevada’s natural environment, economy, and quality of life.
Prescribed fire operations to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 3:16pmWeather permitting, California State Parks and Tahoe Douglas fire protection district may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.
Prescribed fire operations to continue at Lake Tahoe in coming weeks
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:57pmWeather permitting, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.