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Heavy visitation during pandemic creates new worries for the Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 4:48pmOften called the “jewel of the Sierra,” Lake Tahoe offered warm solace for Nevadans this summer amid the crushing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has pushed people outside in greater numbers as the virus spreads more easily in indoor spaces.
Former Lyon County mine sees revitalization, restoration work continue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 2:58pmMASON VALLEY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection says work to revitalize and restore the former Anaconda Copper Mine site continues to progress on schedule. The first phase of the project began in August 2019, and all necessary construction work at the site is on track to be complete by 2029.
Carson City mayor encourages calm amid coronavirus crisis
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 4:08pmCarson City is monitoring Covid-19 issues and working very closely with all of our health-related partners. To date, we have only one reported incident which was determined to be travel related but that is not cause to take this virus lightly.
2020 Carson River Watershed Management Forum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 3:35pmThe Carson River Coalition in conjunction with the Carson Water Subconservancy District invites you to the 2020 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. This year’s forum will be a 2-day event at Marlette Hall, Cedar Building, Western Nevada College, Carson City.
• Tuesday, March 10, 2020: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Day 1 events will focus on water quality and watershed health from our science and land management partners.
• Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Five Questions for Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 9:47amFor this week's installment of Carson Now's Five Questions, Carson City's very own Mayor Bob Crowell sat down to discuss why he wanted to become Mayor, what he plans to do after, and everything in between.
Carson City's Fritsch Elementary fundraiser helps build clean drinking water wells in Africa
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 9:34amCARSON CITY — The two-week long Apex Leadership Company training and fundraiser at Fritsch Elementary School not only provided a focused leadership and fitness curriculum that culminated in a school-wide fun run and obstacle course, but it also helped gross nearly $20,000 that benefited the school by more than $10,000 for specialist programs including playground equipment, musical instruments and technology.
WNC professor volunteers in the Bahamas recovery after Hurricane Dorian
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 6:32pmWhy would someone leave a comfortable life and go to a disaster zone?
“Well, it is a good question! Maybe one of the answers is that what keeps my life comfortable, is knowing that when I have the opportunity to help others, I will do it. If I had not gone, I think I would not have felt comfortable with my life, sitting down and doing nothing” Lior Singer answered.
Board of Supervisors to discuss potential new permanent RV community on Old Hot Springs Road
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 12:05pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will be hosting their upcoming meeting on Thursday, October 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
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.
Douglas County posts precautionary boil water notice for East Valley Water System users
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 5:47pmCarson City's prescription drug roundup takes in 551 pounds of pills and needles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 1:49pmThe first of two Partnership Carson City prescription drug roundups of 2019 was a public safety success. Saturday’s community event netted 414 pounds of pills and 137 pounds of needles.
Gaia Gathering along the Walker River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 6:01pmGaia is another word for Earth and at our Gaia Gathering, we celebrate our Mother Earth! Gaia Gathering facilitates information sharing and healing modalities with live music, river tubing, costumes, kids camp, and camping under the stars.
JoAnne Skelly: Is it legal to catch rainwater in Nevada?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 11:15amMy friend Marie was told recently it was illegal to harvest rainwater in Nevada. She was referring to putting large barrels under gutter downspouts to catch and store water running off a roof. Many people have done this for years, but actually it was illegal in Nevada until 2017.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, March 9
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 9:27pmDaylight Savings Time is about to begin, harkening the approach of Spring. Winter, though, continues its stubborn hold on the region, so bundle up this weekend in spite the extra hour of daylight. There's a chance of snow showers throughout the weekend with daytime highs only into the low 40s.
And remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night!
Carson City Parks and Recreation hosts ‘Watershed Walk’ this Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 12:24pmThe Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will host a “Watershed Walk” hiking tour this Saturday, March 9 beginning at 1 p.m. at Riverview Park.
New Karma Box coming to Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 12:56pmThe way karma works, what goes around comes around.
In Carson City, the good karma of helping others has spread to innovative projects like the Karma Boxes, a community-based project that promotes human kindness through giving and service.
Lynn Zonge picked as 2019 Andy Aldax Award recipient by Carson City area water district
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 6:15pmThe Carson Water Subconservancy District announced this week the selection of Lynn Zonge to receive the 2019 Andy Aldax Carson River Watershed Award for Exemplary Service in Conservation and Protection of the Carson River Watershed.
Looking back on Nevada’s conservation, preservation highlights in 2018; sneak peek into 2019
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 3:07pmCARSON CITY — 2018 was an exciting year for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. As we put 2018 in the rear-view mirror, we’d like to celebrate some of our more notable highlights from the past year, and share a glimpse into what’s in store for 2019.
Goose Apocalypse: how do you deal with a geese infestation?
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:26amRobbie Sikes is the superintendent of the Empire Ranch Golf Course, and he is sick and tired of geese.
“On any given day when I get in, there are at least a thousand geese out on the greens,” said Sikes. “I’ve tried everything. The repellent doesn’t seem to do anything. People said get a dog to chase them, but I’ve got a lab who chases them every morning and they only fly up in the air and land in the ponds.”
JoAnne Skelly: Reducing your plastic footprint
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 6:34pmA recent documentary on PBS on plastic pollution shocked me with something called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
$5.2 million in federal funds awarded for Pine View Estates wastewater project
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 1:57pmThe USDA will provide more than $5 million in a combination of loan and grant funds to construct a wastewater transmission line from the Pine View Estates development south of Gardnerville to the Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District, said Anne Hazlett Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, in an announced Monday.
Carson City pair jailed for trafficking after liquid meth found in cup, baggies in body cavity
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 1:04pmTwo Carson City residents were arrested for suspicion of felony drug trafficking and other charges after deputies found liquid methamphetamine in a cup and baggies of meth hidden in a man's body cavity.
Douglas County wins Best Tasting Water in Nevada honors
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 11:28amMINDEN — Douglas County Utilities have once again earned the prestigious honor of receiving “Best Tasting Water in the State of Nevada.” For the third time in five years, Douglas County Utilities has brought the award home, this time for Montana Well No. 3 that serves the West Valley area.
Forest Service offers guided hikes at Lake Tahoe ski resort
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 11:21amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Summer is here and that means it’s time to get out and enjoy your public lands. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Heavenly Mountain Resort offers folks to Hike with a Ranger this summer.
2018 Carson Watershed Management Forum set for April 11-12 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:57amCARSON CITY— The Carson River Coalition, in conjunction with the Carson Water Subconservancy District, invites the public to its 2018 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. This year’s forum will be a 2-day event at the Carson City Community Center Theater, 851 E. William Street.
Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recognizes National Groundwater Awareness Week
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 8:52amThe Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is helping educate Nevada residents about the unique importance of groundwater in Nevada during National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 11-March 17, 2018.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 10 – 11
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 3:27pmThis weekend may feel like it goes by a little quicker than usual, and it’s not your imagination. In the wee hours of Sunday morning we spring forward into Daylight Savings Time. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada is teaming up with NDOT and the Head Injury Association of N. NV for a Brain Safety Day and free bicycle helmet giveaway. Join up with our Parks and Recreation Department for a guided walk at Riverview Park. The Experimental Aircraft Association is holding a Young Eagles event today, so if your kid loves airplanes, you won’t want to miss it.
Watershed Walk- Guided Hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 3:05pmSenator Square: Sheriff, school district, Partnership Carson City promoting safe, sober NYE
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 9:17amA great beginning to a new year starts with safety first, and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Carson City School District and Partnership Carson City, is promoting its Safe and Sober New Year’s for all Carson City youth by offering support to any middle school or high school student having a get-together on New Year’s Eve.