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Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is an internationally recognized wetland and designated Ramsar site. (Adobe Stock)

Calls renewed to protect Ash Meadows wildlife refuge

Nevada conservationists held a webinar to discuss the protection of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near the Nevada-California border from propos…

El Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Ash Meadows es un humedal reconocido internacionalmente y designado sitio Ramsar. (Adobe Stock)

Se renuevan llamados para proteger el refugio de Ash Meadows

Conservadores de Nevada celebraron un seminario web para discutir sobre la protección frente a las actividades mineras, del Refugio Nacional …

The Bureau of Land Management does not currently have regulations directly promoting conservation efforts for all resources. The proposed rule is intended to address the gap. (Adobe Stock)

NV conservationists push for proposed BLM public-lands rule

Nevada conservationists want to get a proposed Bureau of Land Management rule across the finish line. The rule would put conservation efforts on par …

Assembly Bill 112, creating a new state fund for use constructing safe wildlife crossings, will go into effect July 1, 2023. (Adobe Stock)

Governor Signs Law Prioritizing Safe Wildlife Crossings in Nevada

Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed Assembly Bill 112 into law, which will increase the number of safe wildlife crossings in Nevada. The measure will …

The BLM manages over 48 million acres in Nevada, which equates to about 67-percent of the Silver State. (Adobe Stock)

BLM Proposal Could Bring Balance to How NV Public Lands are Managed

Nevadans will have the opportunity to learn more and weigh in on a proposed public lands rule that shifts the Bureau of Land Management's focus to pri…

Seg�n Chispa, las comunidades de color tienen un 61 % m�s de probabilidades de vivir en un condado con aire insalubre. (Adobe Stock)

Expertos: conservación de tierras en NV contribuye a combatir cambio climático

Es oficialmente el Mes del Aire Limpio, y los expertos discutieron recientemente cómo la conservación de la tierra en Nevada está …

President Joe Biden used his authority under the Antiquities Act to grant permanent protection for Avi Kwa Ame. (Photo courtesy Bertha Gutierrez)

NV Hunter Praises Newly Minted National Monument

Following the recent designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada, one hunter says he is pleased to know the roughly half-million …

The pygmy rabbit was first proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act in 1991 and then re-petitioned in 2003. (Adobe Stock)

Pygmy Rabbit Numbers Dwindling in NV; Petition Seeks to Reverse the Trend

Nevada's pygmy rabbit population has been dwindling for decades and conservation groups are sounding the alarm. Groups are requesting protection for …

Lithium Nevada says the Thacker Pass project would create 1,000 jobs during the construction phase of the open-pit lithium mine in northern Nevada. (Adobe Stock)

Conservation Groups Seek Emergency Halt on NV Lithium Mine

Conservation groups in Nevada have filed an emergency motion in federal court to stop the development of the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine north of Winnem…

The Nevada Conservation League says wildlife infrastructure projects could reduce vehicle collisions by 90%, while facilitating wildlife migration. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada Conservation League Outlines 2023 Policy Priorities

The Nevada Conservation League will be busy during this legislative session. The group said it plans to advance renewable energy and oppose ideas …

Experts say populations of the sage grouse have plummeted in part because of fragmentation of their habitat. (Dale/Adobe Stock)

Bureau of Land Management Prioritizes Wildlife Connectivity

The Bureau of Land Management, which controls 67% of public lands in Nevada, said it is now going to make it a priority to protect wildlife corridors…

Pronghorn make their way across the desert toward the mountains of Northern Nevada. (Cynthia/Adobestock)

New Report Underscores Importance of Wildlife Migration Corridors

A report out today calls on western states to do more to protect wildlife migration corridors. The migration routes are critical to animals such as …

Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more than 15,000 coyotes have been eliminated through its Wildlife Services program on public lands managed by the BLM or USFS in the past five years. (Trish Swain/Trailsafe Nevada)

Groups Sue Over NV Wildlife Services Killings

ELKO, Nev. - Conservation groups want the feds to do a full environmental impact report on an agency that authorizes the killing of coyotes and other …

The Truckee River is considered exceptional for its water quality and importance to wildlife. (Lauren Kuhlman)

NV Rivers, Streams Singled Out for Protection

RUBY MOUNTAINS, Nev. -- Nevada is the driest state in the nation, yet few of its rivers and streams have federal protections. Now a new report …

Wildlife overpasses such as this one help mule deer on their migration, which can be up to 100 miles long. (Nevada Department of Wildlife)

NV State Agencies to Prioritize Wildlife Migration Corridors

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Sage grouse, pronghorn, mule deer and bighorn sheep are just a few of the species expected to benefit from a new executive order …

The Gila monster is listed as a protected species in Nevada. Wildlife officials would like to boost its population by importing lizards from Utah.(Josh Olander/Wikimedia Commons)

New Bill Would Help Save Bighorn Sheep, Golden Eagles

CARSON CITY, Nev. - A bill just introduced in the U.S, Senate would help thousands of species stay off the Endangered Species List - including …

President Obama created the Basin and Range National Monument in 2015. (Bureau of Land Management)

Nevada's Treasures Showcased: Antiquities Act Turns 115

GOLD BUTTE NATIONAL MONUMENT, Nev. - Nevada is home to some of the last virtually untouched wide open spaces in this country, largely thanks to the …

The Biden administration is carrying out a comprehensive review of oil and gas leases on public lands, including in Nevada's Ruby Mountains. (Jose Witt/Nevada Wildlife Federation)

Bills Heard in D.C. to Protect Ruby Mountains, Desert National Wildlife Refuge

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two bills to expand protections for Nevada public lands got a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources …

Nevada's mule deer population can migrate up to 100 miles. Many use overpasses built by the state in spots where they attempt to cross each year. (Nevada DOT)

Study Urges Feds to Prioritize NV Wildlife Migration Corridors

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The mule deer population in Nevada has dropped 15% over the last decade - and now a new study is urging the feds to better …

A new U.S. Geological Survey report uses GPS technology to track animal movements through 26 corridors, 16 migration routes, 25 stopovers and nine winter ranges. (Wikimedia Commons)

GPS Mapping of Migration Patterns Can Help Protect Wildlife

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Wildlife managers in Nevada and across the West have a new tool to protect big-game animals and other migrating wildlife…

Nevada's Desert National Wildlife Refuge is home to the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, and the endangered desert tortoise. (refugeassociaiton.org)

Nevadans Urge Congress to Reverse Desert Refuge Giveaway

LAS VEGAS -- Backed by a letter from the governor, Nevada conservationists want congressional leaders to strike a surprise provision that was slipped …

Nevada's Desert National Wildlife Refuge, largest in the lower 48 states, is home to desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife. (fws.gov)

Groups Fight to Keep Desert National Wildlife Refuge Intact

LAS VEGAS -- Conservation groups say Nevada eventually could lose its Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas if Congress approves a reques…

Oil & Gas Leases in Sage-Grouse Habitat Voided by Judge

LAS VEGAS -- A federal judge has voided 1 million acres of oil and gas leases in Nevada and other Western states, saying the federal government …

Pronghorn are the fastest land mammal in North America, with herds capable of traveling up to 60 miles per hour. (fws.org/TomKoerner)

Survey: 93% of Nevada Voters Want to Protect Wildlife Migration Routes

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Wildlife in Nevada follow distinct pathways during seasonal migration, and a new survey shows state voters are eager to provide …

At a Denver hearing last week, WildEarth Guardians submitted a petition signed by 15,000 Americans who oppose federal changes to the National Environmental Policy Act. (sierraclub.org)<br />

NEPA: Do Proposed Changes Streamline, or Sabotage?

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Despite potential negative consequences for Western states, only one more public hearing is scheduled on proposed changes to the …

The chuckwalla is an example of the type of species wildlife officials say they would protect with funds from the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. (JTNP/Wikimedia)

Bill to Protect Wildlife to Get Vote in D.C.

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- A bipartisan bill designed to proactively manage wildlife species to keep them off the endangered list is pending when Congress …

An Interior Department advisory committee has suggested the National Park Service privatize some public campgrounds, among other recommendations. (Kurt Kuznicki/Pershing County)

Plan to Privatize National Parks Still Alive, Group Says

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The disbanding of an Interior Department advisory committee last month quieted some of the talk on privatizing features of …

Mule deer use an overpass with fencing created to direct them over the road safely. (Nevada Department of Wildlife)

State Works to Reduce Traffic Collisions with Wildlife

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Animals in the road cause an average of 500 traffic collisions a year in Nevada - which is why experts on wildlife…

The Trump administration has tried to undermine sage grouse protections and new rules announced Monday could make it harder to protect the sentinel species. (twildlife/iStockphoto)

NV Conservation Groups Blast Trump's Attack on Endangered Species Act

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Conservation groups are speaking out against new rules announced Monday that weaken the Endangered Species Act. In the …

A new poll shows a large majority of westerners disapprove of federal efforts to shrink national monuments. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Poll: Nevadans Favor Public-Lands Conservation Over Energy Production

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Almost two-thirds of Nevadans oppose the Trump administration's emphasis on energy production over conservation on public …

In addition to the Greater sage grouse, the

BLM Weakens Sage-Grouse Protections to Promote Oil, Gas

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Conservation groups are slamming a proposal released Thursday by the Trump administration to allow more oil and gas …

Records show the water in Lake Tahoe is warming up quickly, which is throwing off the natural balance of the lake's ecosystem. (Andrew Toskin/Flickr)

Summer Temps Confirm Climate Change's Arrival in Nevada

RENO, Nev. – As summer nears its end, climate experts say this season shows that climate change is having a serious impact in Nevada. July …

Nevada is home to millions of acres of important bird habitat. (Lip Kee/ Flickr)

100 Years of Migratory Bird Protections at Risk, Groups Warn

CARSON CITY, Nev. – This week marks 100 years since the signing of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act – or MBTA – and conservation …

Male sage grouse are known for their elaborate mating rituals, but conservationists fear the birds' mating grounds are under threat. (USDA/Flickr)

After Years-Long Fight for Protection, A Win for Sage Grouse

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Environmental groups are celebrating a court decision this week which they hope puts the bi-state sage grouse one step …

Environmental groups are encouraging people who enjoy hiking, camping or hunting in the Ruby Mountains to share their personal stories about the area with the U.S. Forest Service. (Nick Bonzey/Flickr)

NV Groups Vow to Fight Oil and Gas Drilling in Ruby Mountains

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. — The Ruby Mountains in northeast Nevada are known for hiking trails to 11,000-foot peaks and alpine lakes. Now, the U.S…

The fund that helped expand Red Rock National Conservation Area would be emptied as part of President Donald Trump's new budget proposal. (kconnors/morguefile)

Lawmakers Speak Out Against Trump Plan to Seize NV Conservation Dollars

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Both of Nevada's U.S. senators are joining conservation groups to fight a provision in President Donald Trump's 2019 budget …

A new report from the federal government says the Gold Butte National Monument management plan should be modified to allow more grazing and motorized access and uphold water rights. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Groups Slam Official Recommendation to Shrink Gold Butte

MESQUITE, Nev. – Conservation groups are speaking out, calling the Trump administration's move against Gold Butte part of the largest public …

The sage grouse conservation plans, signed under President Barack Obama, came together after years of negotiations between stakeholders. (Skeeze/Pixabay)

Hearing on Sage-Grouse Habitat Tomorrow

SPARKS, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold hearings this week in Sparks, Ely and Elko to get public input on a proposal to modify …

Protections for Gold Butte and Basin and Range National Monuments could be at risk. (Friends of Gold Butte)

National Monument Advocates: Zinke's "Snub" Muted Local Voices

LAS VEGAS – Some local advocates say they are more engaged than ever after Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's so-called "snub." Zinke was slated…

Nevada's Gold Butte is one of dozens of national monuments currently under federal review. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Nevada Public-Lands Fans Defend National Monuments in D.C.

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Dozens of public lands enthusiasts from Nevada and around the country will converge on Washington, D.C. this week to defend the …

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to the the Gwich'in Tribe, whose members are touring Nevada this week to drum up opposition to drilling. (Micah Baird/Sierra Club)

Alaska Natives Ask Nevadans to Help Protect Their Homeland

RENO, Nev. -- A group of Alaska Natives are in Nevada this week as part of a tour of the Southwest. They're stoking opposition to a bill that would …

A cat receives medical attention after losing two toes to a trap near Reno in 2010. (Nevada Humane Society)

Hearing Today on Bill to Reduce Animal Suffering In Traps

CARSON CITY, Nev. – A bill to lessen the suffering of animals caught in traps gets a hearing today before the state Senate Natural Resources …

The Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly is one of 22 endangered species in Nevada. (USFWS)

Conservation Groups Slam Nevada AG's Lawsuit to Limit Habitat Protections

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Conservation groups are slamming a new lawsuit brought by attorneys general from 18 states, including Nevada's Adam Laxalt…

A new report confirms that habitat protections for the greater sage grouse benefit other species as well. (Twildlife/iStockphoto)

Report: Sage Grouse Protections Benefit Many Species

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Protections for sage grouse have directly benefited multiple species that share the same habitat, according to a new report…

A new report on the legal prospects for states seeking land transfers from the federal government says the states are unlikely to succeed in the courts. (Ravenking99/Morguefile)

Conservation Groups Hail Legal Report Panning Land Transfers

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Lawsuits to force the federal government to turn over land to states have little chance of succeeding, according to new findings …

A new study of plants purchased at national retail outlets shows a drop in pesticides harmful to bees. (Pixabay)

Retail Outlets Respond to Consumer Bee Concerns

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A campaign to protect declining bee populations is making progress. A new study conducted at garden centers across the U.S…

"Pokemon Go" Leads Players to Nevada’s Adoptable Pets

RENO, Nev. - Pokemon Go's virtual monsters have been found hiding in the kennels at animal shelters - and the Nevada Humane Society is inviting fans …

Cattle graze near Elko, Nev. Plans to transfer federal public lands to states are part of the GOP platform.(ravenking99/morguefile)

Proposed GOP Platform Advocates Surrendering Public Lands

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- A movement to remove public lands from federal control has found its way into a draft of the Republican Party platform. At the …

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