natural resources

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed 29 bills into law Wednesday including a $6 million appropriations bill for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to make up for a projected shortfall due to the costs of fire suppression, emergency response and flood related projects over the past several months in Carson City, Douglas, Washoe, Lyon and Churchill counties as well as Lemmon Valley and Elko County.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law on Saturday including measures that will provide voters with physical disabilities more accommodations at polling locations, codify into state law existing regulations allowing for eSports betting and wagering on other specific events, and allow the authorization of a funding stream for enhancements to Nevada state parks and museums.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of June. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

Because of recent storms and flood events, several parks, trails and open spaces throughout Carson City have sustained significant damage, including Baily Pond at Fuji Park.

CARSON CITY — A new website, OffRoadNevada.org, offers information about registering off-highway vehicles, which is required in Nevada, and the benefits of registration. The website also provides motorized trail maps and information about the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles’ grant program, which funds off-highway vehicle related projects.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s 2017 Spring Commencement will confer 2,808 degrees. The commencement exercises will take place over four ceremonies in three days: Thursday, May 18; Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 and will be on the University’s historic Quad, located on the southern part of campus.

DAYTON, Nev. – The Carson River flows through two states, six counties and several communities before it ends in a “sink” east of Fallon.

It is one of few terminal rivers, meaning that it will never reach the ocean. Join park staff for a history trunk discussion, led by River Wrangler Linda Conlin.

The Carson River history trunk contains historical items, examples of local plants and animals, maps and photographs. Participants will take a short walk along the river and hear about the successes and challenges of preserving this precious, natural resource.

The Nevada Assembly on Monday recognized Lynn Hettrick, Nevada Department of Agriculture Plant Industry administrator and former Assembly member, as a new addition to its Wall of Distinction.

The Assembly Wall of Distinction, established in 2005, honors members who have distinguished themselves with exemplary contributions to the State of Nevada in their public service to its residents and in their professional and private lives.

A Lakeview community project headed up by a Carson City woman is among five in Northern Nevada to receive funding awards from State Farm in support of activities aimed at reducing potential loss of life, property and natural resources to wildfire in their communities.

Roadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft are officially opening for the 2017 boating season.

Locations, hours of operation and opening dates are as follows:

Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) students will present a three-dimensional replica of the Carson City Mint, Liberty Bell and coin press to the Nevada State Museum in a deed of gift signing ceremony inside the museum's south gallery located at 600 N. Carson Street on Tuesday, April 25 at 9 a.m.

YERINGTON — Lyon County's seat celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday with a volunteer fair at its fire station, tree planting, painting the town's animal shelter and the announcement the community has been approved for $36 million in federal funding for water and sewer improvements.

Seventeen Carson High School Career and Technical Education students competed at the Nevada State FFA Conference in Reno last month.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on April 15, 2017.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of April. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

Silver Springs, NV. – Lahontan State Recreation Area is proud to host its 22nd annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15. This popular family event includes candy, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny. Due to generous donations from local businesses and residents, the park plans to hide several thousand eggs this year.

The following statement is from Bradley Crowell
, Director of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources:


Join Park Rangers at Washoe Lake State Park during the month of April for a full moon hike, an Easter egg hunt and a wildflower walk.

Governor Brian Sandoval and the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) today announced $1,000,000 in STEM Workforce Challenge Grants to Nevada training providers throughout the state.

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Jonathan McRae played the bagpipes today in front of the Richard H. Bryan Building at 901 S. Stewart Street in Carson City.

The Governor’s Office of Energy (GOE) recently awarded $76,000 to help Carson City implement a $4.1 million project that will conserve energy and reduce the city’s operational costs.

Carson City High School Career and Technology Education student Karsen Law will have his work displayed by the Nevada Museum of Art and the Holland Project Gallery, both in Reno, beginning March 1.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education program is presenting its Career Expo Wednesday, March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the high school. The Expo is open to the general public as well as all Carson High School and Carson City middle school students.

Bringing an American reality television series to CHS Business Students is another reason why Carson High School is a cutting edge high school. Thanks to teachers Billy McHenry and Angila Golik as well as Carson City community professionals, students are offered real life experiences.

Over the last two decades, the Lake Tahoe Region has become a national leader in fighting the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) that threaten to harm its world-renowned environment and the $5 billion recreation-based economy it supports.

Decreased staffing and close proximity of hot materials to the fire line during last October's prescribed burn in the Little Valley northwest of Carson City contributed to an uncontrolled wildfire on Oct. 14, 2016 that consumed more than 2,000 acres, a final report released Wednesday from the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) said.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Spooner Lake State park offers a system of meandering cross-country ski trails that wind through dense forest, across an open meadow and along the banks of Spooner Lake. The trail system is free to the public and made possible by a partnership between Nevada State Parks and Nevada Nordic, a non-profit group based in the Tahoe Basin.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Students and faculty at Carson High School will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate national Career and Technical Education Month.

CARSON CITY— The Carson River Coalition invites you to the 2017 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. The Carson River Watershed is truly “A Lifeline Connecting Our Communities.”

CARSON CITY— The Carson River Coalition invites you to the 2017 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. The Carson River Watershed is truly “A Lifeline Connecting Our Communities.”