natural resources
Senator Square: Club opportunities everywhere at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 6:51amCHS has many opportunities for students to become a part of something bigger than just themselves, not that making a name for oneself is a bad idea or anything, but it is up to the student to step on up, come on in, and check them out. There are so many clubs on campus; there are Interact Club meetings at lunch in CHS teacher Erin Been’s room every Thursday, and Been also advises the Represent Club.
Full moon hike, dune trek among Washoe Lake State Park events this month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 4:43pmNEW WASHOE CITY — October events at Washoe Lake State Park include a Full Moon Hike and a guided hike through the sand dunes.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 9:11amSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Enjoy an afternoon of old-fashioned Halloween fun at Fort Churchill State Historic Park. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities including harvest games on the museum lawn, a scavenger hunt around the fort ruins to earn treats, hay rides, and pumpkin carving and scarecrow building contests.
Donovan Mill guided history hike featured Oct. 12 at Dayton State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:36amDAYTON, Nev. — Join park staff for a guided hike from the Rock Point Mill at Dayton State Park to the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City. Advance reservations are required for this hike and are limited to 20 people.
Senator Square: Carson High School graduate addresses National Honor Society members
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 6:29amNational Honor Society held its induction ceremony Sept. 23 in the CHS Big Gym featuring guest speaker Ryan Costella a 2000 CHS graduate. Costella was an active member of NHS, and this fact influenced his desire to attend college at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned degrees in Political Science and English.
2019 Pine Nut Harvest Season Kicks Off on Nevada Public Lands
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 4:18pmThe 2019 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations. The length of the pine nut harvest season varies depending on crop quality and seasonal weather conditions.
Paiute cutthroat trout reintroduced to high Sierra wilderness native habitat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 2:04pmCalifornia’s native Paiute cutthroat trout, the rarest trout in North America, swims once again in its high Sierra home waters for the first time in more than 100 years.
Lantern tours, coffee with a ranger featured in October at Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 9:33amSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of October. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.
Nevada State Parks will be 'fee-free' Sept. 28 in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 9:11amCARSON CITY — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
Nevada receives nearly $50,000 to launch women’s history project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 6:33amCARSON CITY — The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment – the most significant milestone towards women’s equality in American history. With the centennial celebration of women’s voting rights on the horizon, the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office is excited to launch its “Nevada Women’s Cultural Resource Project,” which will help tell the story of women’s suffrage and social history in Nevada.
Temporary Schedule for the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range begins Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 6:15pmCARSON CITY — In response to the seasonal transition affecting daylight hours, the Rifle and Pistol Range will temporarily change its hours to Tuesday through Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting Sept. 10, 2019. Daylight hours are beginning to reflect the occurrence of seasonal change. To ensure adequate and safe accommodations for range enthusiasts the range must adopt the new operational hours.
History walks, talks and paranormal featured at Genoa's Mormon Station State Historic Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:47amMormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this September. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, guided walks, and other fun activities!
Dress up your recyclables: Nevada 2019 recycled art contest features 'wearable' theme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 2:00pmCARSON CITY — As part of its mission to foster a “greener” Nevada, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program is excited to partner with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to promote awareness about the importance of recycling through this year’s “Wearable Recyclables” statewide art contest.
Senator Square: First week of school a blast at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 8:22amCarson High School Principal Gavin Ward stood at the north entrance high-fiving students as they entered high school, some of them for the first time. In fact, counselors, teachers, and other administrators stood at each of the school entrances welcoming students to the best high school in the state, hyperbole aside.
Night hike, wetland bird watch and more in September at Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 12:47pmNEW WASHOE CITY — September events at Washoe Lake State Park include an evening hike through the sand dunes, a birdwatching program, a morning walk through the Day Use Area, and a night hike.
Wildlife awareness talk featured Sept. 6 at Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 11:22amNEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. — Learn how to handle a variety of wildlife encounters, whether it’s while camping, hiking, or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals, including raccoons, coyotes, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, skunks, and even snakes (gopher snakes and rattlesnakes).
Nevada State Parks hosts Sept. 21 Tahoe Rim Trail hike to Sand Harbor Overlook
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 4:15pmSPOONER LAKE, Nev. — Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike to the famous Sand Harbor Overlook on the Tahoe Rim Trail. The hike is a four-mile loop and offers breathtaking views of Sand Harbor. The hike is moderately difficult, and you’ll need to bring water, lunch, sunscreen and sturdy hiking boots.
Nevada wildlife awareness talk featured August 30 at Dayton State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 4:04pmDAYTON, Nev. — Learn how to handle a variety of wildlife encounters, whether it’s while camping, hiking, or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals, including raccoons, coyotes, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, skunks, and even gopher snakes and rattlesnakes.
Walker River State Recreation Area to celebrate first year as a state park with birthday bash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 1:09pmYERINGTON — Celebrate the one year anniversary of the Walker River State Recreation Area grand opening with a day full of fun, games, and educational activities. The staff at Walker River would like to thank everyone who has come out to the park this past year and look forward to many great years to come!
$40,000 available for recycling projects in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 9:27amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program has $40,000 in grant funding available for projects to enhance recycling, public awareness of the importance of conserving natural resources, and for the reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste.
New UNR assistant professor researches reproductive physiology, epigenetics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:18pmRENO — The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources welcomes Luis Schütz to the faculty as a lecturer and researcher.
Dayton State Park features 'Once Upon a Trail: Whose Tracks are These?' in August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 12:12pmDAYTON, Nev. — Join park staff and River Wranglers for a fun-filled, family-friendly morning as they read the children’s book Whose Tracks are These? while discussing local wildlife such as bats, snakes, beavers and birds.
Backcountry history tour of Comstock era water flumes featured at Spooner Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 11:38amSPOONER LAKE, Nev. — Join a park ranger on a guided, self-driven vehicle tour through the Spooner Backcountry of Spooner Lake State Park. We’ll follow the remnants of the historic Virginia Gold Hill Water Company flumes and pipes, and discuss Comstock history as we enjoy the day driving through the scenic park backcountry.
Talks, walks and storytelling offered in August at Genoa's Mormon Station State Historic Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 12:19pmGENOA, Nev. — Mormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this August. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, cooking classes, guided walks, and children’s arts and crafts activities.
Wildlife awareness talk featured July 24 at Spooner Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 5:30pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Learn how to handle wildlife encounters, whether it be while camping, hiking or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals; from raccoons and coyotes to bears and mountain lions.
Birds, beavers and bears: Wildlife awareness talk and walk featured at Spooner Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:09amLAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Birds, beavers and bears, oh my! Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator to learn about the animals that call Spooner Lake home and how they play a role in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet a Karelian Bear Dog.
It’s Official: Downtown Fallon listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 8:41amCARSON CITY — Nevada is a historic and cultural wonder, abounding with stories, traditions, archaeology, cultural resources, and buildings that contribute to Nevada’s unique sense of place. Together, these revered treasures help bring Nevada’s multilayered heritage to life. On June 27, 2019, the National Park Service listed the iconic Maine Street Historic District in Fallon, Churchill County in the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
Night time 'Scorpion Hunt' featured at Dayton State Park on Saturday, July 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:06pmDAYTON, Nev. — What nocturnal desert creatures glow neon green under a black light? Scorpions! After a short discussion about scorpions, we will go on a walk through the park with black lights! Participants should wear close-toed walking shoes (no sandals, please), dress in layers for the weather, and bring water and insect repellant.