natural resources
UNR professor Stringham receives Secretary of Agriculture’s Honor Award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 10:50amTamzen Stringham, professor at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Veterinary Sciences, is part of a multi-agency team of scientists who have been awarded the 2013 Secretary of Agriculture’s Honor Award. The team called the Interagency Ecological Site Implementation consists of professionals from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
Nevada looks at 'drones' for economic development and natural resource efforts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 4:32pmUnmanned Aerial Systems, also known as drones, may be relatively small, but could have a big impact on Nevada’s economy and natural resources, especially when the necessary pieces and experts come together to do the work and research.
To that end, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the University’s Center for Economic Development at the College of Business, is holding a public workshop on unmanned aerial systems, with a focus on how communities in Nevada can become involved with this economic initiative.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Oct. 30 through Nov. 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 10:26pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 5.
Nevadans encouraged to participate in Thursday Great ShakeOut earthquake drill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 1:09pmAgencies and schools throughout Carson City will participate in an earthquake drill Thursday morning. Along with millions of people worldwide, Nevadans are encouraged to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” at 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17 for the 2013 Great Nevada ShakeOut.
State agencies throughout the Carson City area, as well as the Public Health Preparedness Program of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plan to participate in the earthquake drill.
Carson City Harvest Club to receive grant to produce locally grown food for local families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 10:06amThe Carson City Harvest Hub, along with food production programs in Douglas and Lyon counties, have been awarded funding through the Nevada Department of Agriculture, officials announced Monday.
Grant awards amounting to $250,730 will go to 13 programs throughout Northern Nevada for crop research, education marketing and production.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Oct. 2-9
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 10:25amHere is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 2-9.
Guatemalans learn from Lake Tahoe to help save their Lake Atitlan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 6:49pmFormer U.S. Vice-President Al Gore said in his speech to scientists, elected officials, environmentalists, business leaders, fire department officials, students and others in the audience of the 2013 Lake Tahoe Summit, that what we’ve learned at Tahoe can help inform the rest of the world to protect their resources and communities.
Air quality rapidly turning unhealthy, Carson City air monitors show
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 4:43pmNevada Division of Environmental Protection air quality monitors in Carson City and in Gardnerville are reporting high particulate matter from smoke indicating the air quality Thursday is unhealthy, officials said.
A fire burning in Tuolumne County, Calif., near Yosemite National Park, is the main source of smoke in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Reno and Lyon County regions. The Rim Fire is estimated at nearly 54,000 acres and growing Thursday with 2 percent containment.
Riding is Interesting and an Adventure in Carson City
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 1:02pmI was recently reading local commentary over on Carson Now titled, Driving is Interesting and an Adventure in Carson City. The title is sarcastic, the article really expressing the author’s frustrations with driving in our city. While the points made in the article are valid, they’re certainly not unique to Carson City. This is simply the reality of driving a car in an urban environment.
Public asked to report sightings of non-native white satin moths
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2013 - 2:10pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of Forestry would like help determining how widespread and severe the White Satin Moth, Leucoma salicis, infestation is in northern Nevada. The non-native insect is capable of defoliating aspen, cottonwoods and willows.
In flight now, the White Satin Moth can be found flying in the upper canopy of any poplar species and laying eggs or mating on trunks, leaves or branches.
Sandoval named Vice-Chairman of Western Governors’ Association
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 1:06pmSenators Reid, Heller introduce Douglas County Lands Bill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 9:28amNevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller have introduced the Douglas County Conservation Act of 2013, which is designed to promote conservation, improve recreation opportunities, and provide for sensible development in Douglas County.
Carson High graduate makes Unity College spring semester honors list
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 1:27pmCarson City resident and Carson High graduate Miranda Grato was named to the Honor’s List for spring semester at Unity College in Maine.
Grato, who will graduate in the 2016 class, is a marine biology and wildlife biology double major, attained a 3.33 grade point average or above.
In recent years Unity College has gained national attention for a variety of achievements including its focus on sustainability science, the leading-edge of 21st century ecological problem solving and the vanguard in the fight for the mitigation of global climate change.
Bill Would Regulate Use of Hydraulic Fracturing
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 5:15pmCommonly known as “fracking,” hydraulic fracturing is a process in which an amalgam of water, sand and chemicals is pressurized and injected into the ground to break up rock formations. Fracking can be used in the retrieval of natural gas and oil from deep beneath the earth’s surface, which is exactly what Houston-based Noble Energy Inc. intends to do in Elko County.
Bill to Block Black Bear Hunts During Course of Three-Year Study
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:14pmAssembly Committee OKs Bill That Would Ban Horse Tripping
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:10amby NATASHA VITALE
A Nevada Assembly committee supported banning most “horse tripping” for sport, entertainment, or practice Thursday, sending a bill to the full Assembly.
State Senate Bill 72 was one of many bills prohibiting animal cruelty that were discussed in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday. It bans horse tripping unless it is part of an event that is allowed by the local government.
The bill passed the committee by a vote of 10-2, with Assemblymen Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, and John Ellison, R-Elko, opposing the bill.
Assembly Welcomes New Representative for District 17
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 1:31pmby MOLLY MOSER & STEPHANIE GLANTZ
The Nevada Assembly welcomed a new member today during its floor session. Tyrone Thompson was sworn in as the new representative for Assembly District 17 in Clark County. The North Las Vegas democrat is taking the seat left vacant by ousted Assemblyman Steven Brooks, who was expelled following a series of public incidents and threats to his colleagues.
New Monument on Horizons for Capitol Complex
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 9:38pmA memorial dedicated to Nevada’s fallen soldiers could be the next monument in Carson City’s Capitol Complex with the passing of Senate Bill 230 by the Committee on Natural Resources.
The American Legion, the largest veteran’s service organization in the state, is acting as the lead organization in completing the project and needs approval to use state grounds.
Originally Gold Star Families, a smaller organization was going to spearhead the project. Thursday's "amend and do pass" allowed The American Legion to take the reigns.
Tahoe a finalist for $30k Bell Bike Helmet Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 8:09pmThe Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (US Forest Service/LTBMU) and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) have been working together for a couple of years to improve mountain bike trails all while protecting the natural resources of our local forests. Lake Tahoe is a special place, loved and used by millions of visitors each year from around the world. The local forest service has been at the forefront of working collaboratively with user groups and the public to ensure that protecting the environment of this special place, still allows for uses that are compatible and fun.
Committee to hear Lake Tahoe compact bill
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 8:23amA bill to repeal Nevada's threat to withdraw from the bi-state Tahoe Compact is up for a hearing before the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
Legislature Considers New Emissions Testing Schedule
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 5:47pmEarlier today, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources discussed legislation that would require Nevada drivers to smog their vehicles every two years rather than every year and would make a vehicle 4-years-old or newer exempt from testing.
Nevada May Become 12th State to Ban Horse Tripping
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 7:44amby RILEY SNYDER
Nevada could join the ranks of eleven other states, including California, Florida and New Mexico if a Senate bill that bans the controversial practice of horse tripping is passed by the Legislature.
Horse tripping is a sporting event in which the hind or front legs of a galloping horse are roped, causing the animal to fall to the ground.
Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Team announced
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 10:47amThe members of the newly formed five-member Sagebrush Ecosystem Team, an interagency multidisciplinary entity, were announced recently.
David Beck is Back On the Husky Express in Hope Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 4:50pmAs soon as the snow started to fly in Hope Valley, David Beck had the feeling that the short-lived "retirement" lifestyle he had been tolerating was going to be over very soon if he could have his way. He had the feeling that all he needed was to recover a little bit from his new knee replacement, and soon he could be out again mushing behind a full set of huskies on the snowy trails of Hope Valley.
Lake Tahoe Mobility 2035 Transportation Plan approval brings emission reduction strategy online
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 12:35pmAlong with the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, Mobility 2035, which is the Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy, was also approved by regional boards last week at Harvey’s Resort convention center in Stateline, NV. Passage of the Sustainable Communities Strategy makes Tahoe the fourth region in the state of California to approve a plan that complies with new greenhouse gas emissions legislation, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO).
After concessions and collaboration, Lake Tahoe Regional Plan approved
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 6:55pmFor the first time since 1987, Lake Tahoe has a new regional plan for development and land use.
Twelve of the 14 voting members of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's governing board voted in favor of the new plan, with one member voting against it and another abstaining, according to TRPA spokesman Jeff Cowan.
Business interests say the plan is an overdue overhaul of regulations that will jump-start Tahoe's tourism economy while also protecting its environment.
Final action expected this week on Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 4:58amClosing out a multi-year process to update the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board is scheduled to vote Wednesday, Dec. 12 on the updated plan and supportive environmental documents at Harveys Resort convention center in Stateline.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. with brief statements by state leaders whose leadership resulted in key compromises allowing the plan to move forward, according to TRPA officials.
Lahontan State Recreation Area to benefit from AAA Nevada Donation
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 8:27amAAA Nevada will present $20,250 to the Nevada Division of State Parks to improve directional signs throughout Lahontan State Recreation Area. The public is invited to attend the check presentation ceremony that will take place Tuesday, October 23, at 1:30 p.m. at 901 S. Stewart Street in Carson City.
AAA Nevada teamed up to help Nevada State Parks help fund projects that would otherwise go unfunded. Throughout their “Summer Road Trip” campaign July 1 through August 30, AAA Nevada donated $5 to Nevada State Parks for every AAA insurance quote completed within each AAA branch office.
Lake Tahoe Boat Inspections Move Back to Launch Ramps for Fall and Winter
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 3:35pmFollowing a stellar Lake Tahoe boating season, this Thursday, September 20th will be the last day of operations for the Northstar and Homewood boat inspection stations. Boat inspections and decontaminations will still be available at the Alpine, Spooner and Meyers stations until Sept. 30 2012.
Gov. Sandoval Discusses Upcoming Trade Mission With Las Vegas Asian Business Leaders
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:49pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today met with members of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce to discuss his upcoming trade mission to the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea.