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Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:50pm
RENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.
Water pipeline opponent to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:01pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2020 - 12:00pm Kyle Roerink, Executive Director of the Great Basin Water Network, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.
Kyle served as a subject matter expert for Rep. Dina Titus, then as principal advocate for the YES on Question 6 campaign to mandate that 50% of Nevada's electricity be from renewable sources by 2030.
Nevada deserves protection
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 3:24pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2017 - 9:00am As a kid, I pictured Nevada as a wasteland of sand and cacti. Today, I know better. For the past five years, I’ve been packing up my truck every spring and taking a long day to drive to eastern Nevada to bask in the glory of one of the least densely-populated areas of the United States.
Dozens testify at SNWA water permit hearing
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 4:00amTraveling from as far away as Utah, dozens of people turned out Friday to testify during the public's chance to weigh in on Southern Nevada Water Authority's application to pipe water from eastern ...
Public input period set for water hearings
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:01amWith hearings beginning Monday on Southern Nevada Water Authority's application for water rights in eastern Nevada, State Engineer Jason King has set public comment on the plan for Oct. 7.SNWA has ...
Public Comment Period Set For Oct. 7 In Southern Nevada Water Rights Hearings
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 6:19pmCARSON CITY – Nevada State Engineer Jason King today announced additional locations for public comment during the upcoming Southern Nevada Water Authority water-rights hearings.
BLM to analyze water pipeline cost after public opposition to project
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 3:22pmSPARKS — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) now plans to consider not only the environmental impact but also the economic viability of Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) multi-billion dollar plan to pump water from central Nevada into Las Vegas.
BLM Solicits Public Comment on Controversial Water Pipeline Project
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 4:44pm
A series of public meetings on the plan to transport water from rural Nevada to Las Vegas is expected to draw a diverse group of allies trying to stop the controversial project.
