conservation
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.
Non-native satin moths impacting aspen foliage at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 9:24amIn the mountains east of Lake Tahoe, visitors may notice some aspen trees have been defoliated due to an influx of invasive white satin moths.
Fourth of July boat inspections at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 7:47amThe Fourth of July holiday and fireworks celebration brings a welcomed influx of boaters to the Lake Tahoe Basin.
With sunny skies and warm temperatures predicted, boaters are urged to clean, drain, and dry their boats before arriving at Lake Tahoe inspection stations to avoid delays and decontamination fees. All stations close at 5:30 p.m., so please plan accordingly.
Carson City Leadership graduates 16, Carson Tahoe Health's Ed Epperson is honorary graduate
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 8:33amOn June 21, the Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2018 graduated at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting.
What’s up on Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 6:19amWelcome to Wednesday, Carson City. Break up the work week with some time out with friends. Try DJ Trivia at Bella Fiore; even though it’s a wine shop, the game is open to all-ages. Wine, Beer and Bowl at Carson Lanes is a fun way to break routine. Kids will love the Wildlife Show at the CVIC Hall in Minden; just get there early for a good seat. Take a trip back in time at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. The Young Chautauquans will bring notable Nevadans like Charley Parkhurst and Abe Curry to life.
WEDNESDAY, June 27: Things to do in Carson City
Nevada law enforcement agencies begin boating under the influence crackdown
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 9:52amCARSON CITY — Law enforcement officers across Nevada will be on heightened alert for those violating boating under the influence laws during the annual Operation Dry Water weekend, June 29-July 1, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
State Historic Preservation keeps Nevada's diverse cultural treasures thriving year after year
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 9:49amCARSON 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.
Native species festival to celebrate with Tahoe Yellow Cress planting at Baldwin Beach
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 10:59amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE — This Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Sugar Pine Foundation will co-host a Tahoe yellow cress planting with the Tahoe yellow cress Adaptive Management Working Group at Baldwin Beach, which is National Forest System land managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Another inmate in Carson City escapes, quickly recaptured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 2:35pmA minimum security inmate broke out of a window and took off on foot early Tuesday morning from the Stewart Conservation Camp in Carson City before quickly being recaptured, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.
'Buzzing' pollinator habitats are vital to Nevada’s ecosystems, public health
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 9:22amDid you know that approximately one out of every three bites of food you eat depends on the work of a "pollinator?” Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and hummingbirds are keystone pollinator species in Nevada, supporting healthy wildlands, ecosystem diversity, and a nutritious food supply.
Eighth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival June 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 06/17/2018 - 8:42amAs part of the Wild Tahoe Weekend, the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host the eighth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Sunday, June 24.
Experts bring fun of outdoors to Carson City children, families
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 1:46pmLocal children and families were treated Saturday to the annual Nevada Outdoor Experience, held this year at the Capital City Gun Club off Arrowhead Drive in Northeast Carson City.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 16 - 17
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 4:19pmThis is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.
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Data shows sharp decline in 2017 Lake Tahoe clarity brought on by years of drought then record snow
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:02pmHistoric drought followed by record-breaking precipitation and warm lake temperatures converged to produce the lowest annual average clarity levels recorded at Lake Tahoe in 2017, according to data released Wednesday by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center at the University of California, Davis.
Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City: Head to the polls, the library, and the hills
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 6:19amIf you didn’t take advantage of early voting, then today is the day to cast that Primary ballot. The local library can be your best friend during summer vacation; Carson City celebrated the kick-off to their summer program on Sunday, while the library in Minden will host a party this evening to get the summer events started. The State Library and Archives have started a new lunchtime program. Join them for Archives Appetizer, a monthly speaker program that will cover different topics of Nevada History. Muscle Powered features two guided hikes on Tuesdays.
Wanted: Winning snapshot of a Nevada State Park
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 1:27pmThe Nevada Division of State Parks is excited to encourage Nevada residents to participate in the second annual America’s State Parks 2018 photo contest, sponsored by our partnering agency, the National Association of State Park Directors.
Rock on Sunday with Carson City Library’s learning challenge
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 2:28pmThe Carson City Library will kick off its “Libraries Rock” Summer Learning Challenge on Sunday with a food truck, yoga and other family-friendly activities.
Anthropologist Anna Camp joins Carson City staff at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 10:33amCARSON CITY — Anna Camp’s lifelong interest in Native American culture started when she was 7 and had a “museum day” with her second-grade class from Quincy Elementary School.
The field trip for the Plumas County, Calif., youngsters started with a drive Carson City and the Nevada State Museum before heading for California’s capital city of Sacramento and another museum.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 2-3
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 12:04pmThis first weekend of June packs quite a punch: activities and events abound. Head downtown for the first Third and Curry Farmers Market of the season, then wander a few blocks north for Due Sorella’s Spring Vintage Market. You may as well just keep the car parked. With the monthly Wine Walk, Pour for Paws in McFadden Plaza, and Crystal’s Crusade Street Party Fundraiser on W. Telegraph, downtown is the place to be. There are so many options this weekend, so take a gander and enjoy your weekend.
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Nevada Division of Forestry names John Christopherson as Deputy Administrator of Operations
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:41amCARSON CITY — John Christopherson has been named Deputy Administrator of Operations for the Nevada Division of Forestry, the state's forester and fire warden announced Thursday.
Nat Geo WILD’s 'Monster Fish with Zeb Hogan' season premieres June 1
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 11:11amRENO — In addition to navigating pristine wild rivers and dirt roads, big-fish wrangler Zeb Hogan of Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish” show also had to navigate a maze of dangerous military zones in order to tell the story of his travel and research in the remote and wild Salween River that runs through China, Thailand and Myanmar.
Nevada conservation department celebrates 50 years of National Trails System
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 10:18amCARSON CITY — With the passage of the National Trails System Act on June 2, 1968, America received an incredible gift: The creation and protection of extraordinary trails to discover, explore, and connect with nature. With approximately 2,485 miles of national trails throughout the Silver State, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to “wear our hearts on our backpacks” as we join the country in celebrating five decades of the National Trails System.
Preserve Nevada releases 11 most endangered historic places list
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 10:13amFrom the heart of Las Vegas and Reno to the trail to the California Gold Rush, Nevada has a rich history that often is endangered, and Preserve Nevada, the state's oldest statewide historic preservation organization, has named its list of the 11 Most Endangered Places in Nevada.
JoAnne Skelly: Wildfire a year round threat
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 05/13/2018 - 8:52amMay is Nevada Wildfire Awareness month. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the fire agencies across the State are asking people to prepare their homes and communities to reduce the risks of a wildfire.
Nevada Division of Forestry accepting community forest, open space grant program proposals
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 12:20pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Forestry announced Monday that applications are now being accepted for the Community Forest and Open Space Program competitive grant funding. CFP provides funding for the acquisition of private forest lands for public use. Funds are provided by the U.S. Forest Service.
Expansion of Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area near Ely boosts recreation, marks milestone in state land ownership
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 2:21pmIn early spring 2018, the Nevada Division of State Lands completed the conveyance of 6,281 acres of federal land to nearly double the size of the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area near Ely, Nev.
Back in Custody: Inmate walk away from Carson City minimum security prison camp found near Highway 50
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 11:06amUPDATE 1:39PM: The Nevada Department of Corrections Inspector General’s Investigators located Billy Williamson II on foot at around noon Tuesday near Highway 50 heading toward Lake Tahoe. He was taken into custody without incident and is being returned to Northern Nevada Correctional Center.
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A Nevada Department of Corrections minimum security inmate was discovered missing early Tuesday morning from his bunk at the Stewart Conservation camp in South Carson City and remains at large.
Wetlands may occupy sliver of Nevada's landscape but carry enormous ecosystem benefits
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 9:24amCARSON CITY — Wetlands are the link between land and water: where the flow of water, the cycling of nutrients, and the energy of the sun meet to produce highly productive ecosystems with unique plant and animal life.
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open for 2018 season
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 6:06pmRoadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft entering Lake Tahoe are officially opening for the 2018 boating season.
April showers bring bounty of Nevada native wildflowers
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 9:37amCARSON CITY — A field of wildflowers is one of the most inspiring scenes you can experience in nature, and springtime in Nevada offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy these blossoming treasures.