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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 …

Scientists say recent rainfall has slightly increased levels at Lake Mead, but say it will not have an impact on levels in the long term. (Adobe Stock)

Expert: NV Among States Experiencing Worst Drought in 1,200 Years

Nevada is among several Western states experiencing a wetter winter, but experts say the region is enduring the worst drought in 1,200 years…

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…

Panel Discussion Tonight on Future of Nevada's Water

Some of the state's top experts will speak out tonight on the greatest water issues facing Nevada. The event, sponsored by the Nevada Conservation …

Lake Mead has been downgraded to a Level 2a water shortage, leading to cuts in water deliveries in 2023. (SpaceEconomist192/Wikimedia Commons)

Feds Announce Cuts in Colorado River Water Deliveries to NV, AZ and Mexico

Nevada is set to lose 8% of its Colorado River water allotment next year because of perilously low water levels at Lakes Mead and Powell caused by a 2…

Lake Mead is at 27% of capacity and has dropped 10% in the past two months. (Renee Grayson/Flickr)

Historic Drought: Advocates Slam Upper CO Basin States’ Conservation Plan

Water conservation groups are speaking out against a plan from the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah to divert less water from the …

Water is a scarce and precious resource in Nevada, the driest state in the nation, with an average of just over 10 inches of precipitation per year. (Mariusz Blach/Adobestock)

NV Stakeholders Finalize Water Protections During National Rivers Month

June is National Rivers Month, and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) is getting ready to nominate Lake Tahoe and likely some of …

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 …

A new study advises water utilities to build more shade structures, add more trees and better insulate buildings to resist rising temperatures. (Yves Bernardi/Pixabay)

Study Predicts Climate Change Will Stress NV Water Systems

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A new study showed climate change means Nevada summers will be longer and hotter in the coming decades, and that has big …

Environmental advocates would like to see new rules to make sure water from pit lakes, such as this one at the abandoned Anaconda mine in Mason Valley, is treated, so it can be reused. (Ian Bigley/PLAN)

Mining Justice Advocates Press for Action on Earth Day

RENO, Nev. -- Today, to honor the 51st annual Earth Day, environmental advocates are calling for action on three bills to better regulate the mining …

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day arrives amid stay-at-home orders, which could make it the perfect time for a backyard compost bin project. (Antranias/Pixabay)

It's 'Virtual' Earth Day: 50th Anniversary Arrives Despite COVID-19

RENO, Nev. -- Today marks the first time Earth Day has been celebrated virtually, and with many people still on "stay-at-home" orders, some …

A new Nevada group aims to fight climate change by working to limit sprawl around the Las Vegas area. (Ron Reiring/Flickr)

Coalition Forms to Fight Climate Change, Shape NV Public-Lands Bill

LAS VEGAS -- More than a half-dozen progressive groups announced Tuesday that they're banding together to form a new group, to be known as the Nevada …

Conservation groups say seasonal wetlands in arid states like Nevada are likely to lose federal protections by repealing the Waters of the United States rule. (Ken_Lund)

NV State Officials Stand By as EPA Withdraws Clean Water Protections

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Trump administration announced on Thursday the withdrawal of Obama-era anti-pollution protections for smaller streams…

The Anaconda Copper Mine was most active from 1952 to 1978 and closed in 2000. Dietrick McGinnis)

Conservation Group to Host Tour of Anaconda Mine Site

YERINGTON, Nev. – Members of the public can get a closer look at the now closed Anaconda Copper Mine site near Yerington as part of a free bus …

Western Shoshone tribal leaders say a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain would expose their land and people to too much risk. (Johnny Bobb)

Western Shoshone Host Public Protest of Yucca Mtn. Nuclear Proposal

TONOPAH, Nev. - The Western Shoshone Nation is inviting the public to join its protest this weekend against moves by the Trump administration to …

A large pit lake remains at the site of the abandoned Anaconda Copper Mine in Mason Valley, Nev. (Ian Bigley)

Films Highlight NV Water Issues for World Water Day

LAS VEGAS - In honor of World Water Day, some new documentaries on water pipelines and mining pollution in Nevada are making their debut. The films …

Thousands of vernal pools and seasonal waterways will lose federal protections if a new version of the

Groups Slam Rollback of Clean-Water Protections

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Negative reaction from conservation groups was swift to a Trump administration proposal on Tuesday to remove federal clean-…

Eight in 10 acres of land in Nevada are federally owned, so public-lands issues are ever present in the state's political debates. (Bureau of Land Management/Flickr)

In NV Politics, Public Lands Underscore Everything

CARSON CITY, Nev. - More than 80 percent of land in Nevada is federally owned, the greatest portion of any state. So, Nevada candidates in the …

Many rural Nevada communities are opposed to the idea of pumping groundwater from outlying regions of the state to serve Las Vegas. (Ken Lund/Flickr)

Native American Group to Run Across Nevada in Water Protest

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Members of Nevada's Native American communities are planning to run nearly 300 miles next week to call for more sustainable …

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 …

In his resignation letter, Pruitt informed President Donald Trump he was leaving his post

Government Watchdogs: Both Pruitt, Wheeler "Wrong" for EPA

WASHINGTON – Government ethics and watchdog groups, even some conservatives, are saying Scott Pruitt's resignation as Environmental Protection …

The zero-waste movement encourages consumers to avoid individually wrapped items. (Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile)

'World Without Waste' Movement Takes Hold in Nevada

RENO, Nev. -- Statistics show the average Nevadan creates more than 38 tons of trash each year. And now students at the University of Nevada-Reno are …

The EPA safety standard calls for the proposed Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Depository to verify it will protect against radiation for one million years. (State of Nevada)

Yucca Mtn. Nuclear Dump Opponents Wary of New Federal Funding

NYE COUNTY, Nev. – Nevada conservation groups are slamming a move by the Trump administration this week to spend $110,000 to start the process …

Lake Mead is part of the Colorado River system, key to water planning in the Southwest.(Ladyheart/Morguefile)

Experts Debate Plans to Weather 21st Century Droughts

LAS VEGAS -- The 21st century is going to be a whole lot drier than the last one - in Nevada and up and down the Colorado River basin. Water managers …

The idea of a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain is widely opposed in Nevada, but is nonetheless being considered in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. (Taliesin/morguefile)

Hearing in D.C. Wednesday on Restarting Yucca Mountain N-Waste Project

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The proposal to build a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, outside Las Vegas, may be getting new life at a hearing …

Happi American Horse chains himself to construction equipment at an August protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. (Desiree Kane/Wikimedia Commons)

Nevadans Take Part in National Day of Action On Dakota Access Pipeline

RENO, Nev. – About a hundred Nevadans are expected to rally in Reno today, part of a 200-city national day of action to protest the Dakota …

The case against a proposed mine that would unearth the metal molybdenum goes to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today. (andriano_cz/iStockphoto)

Conservation Groups Fight Eureka Mine in Federal Court Today

EUREKA, Nev. – The battle to stop the proposed Eureka mine at Mount Hope, Nevada, moves to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco …

President Obama will speak at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday. (Tahoe Regional Planning Agency)

Obama Speaks at Lake Tahoe Summit Tomorrow

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - President Obama will headline the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on water clarity on Wednesday. He'll be joined by a slate of heavy …

A new study finds the lake in the pit of the former Lone Tree Mine near Battle Mountain is leaching water from the nearby Humboldt River, reducing flow. (Tom Myers)

Water Study Shows Mines Lower River Flows

RENO, Nev. - Mining is shortchanging other water uses in drought-stricken Nevada -- even after a mine shuts down, according to a new report. When …

This week is Fix-A-Leak week, so the Nevada Public Utilities Commission has tips for people to help combat the drought.(Earl53/morguefile)

Help With the Drought During Fix-A-Leak Week

CARSON CITY, Nev. - American households waste 1 trillion gallons of water every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, mostly …

Nevada's leadership in Washington, D.C., gets mixed reviews on an annual Environmental Scorecard from the League of Conservation Voters. (Alan O'Neill)

Environmental Scorecard Rates Nevada Leaders

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada's delegation in Washington, D.C., gets mixed results on the annual Environmental Scorecard, just released by the League of …

A new poll shows Nevadan are extremely concerned about drought, and place great value on federal public land such as the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. (Alan O�Neill/Outside Las Vegas Foundation)

Conservation Poll: Nevadans Very Concerned About Drought

LAS VEGAS - Nevadans are highly concerned about the drought; 72 percent say it is extremely or very serious according to the new 2016 Conservation in …

Nevada's Drought Summit explored current and future water needs. Credit: Abigail Johnson

Drought Summit: Public Input as Scarce as Water

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Drought Summit wrapped up Wednesday with a focus on tribes and conservation voices, but other voices were missing, according …

President Obama finalized the Clean Power Plan August 3, 2015. Courtesy: US White House

Reports Predict Nevadans Will Save Money with Clean Power Plan

RENO, Nev. – The Clean Power Plan, which President Obama finalized Monday, is expected to help energy consumers in Nevada and around the …

Colorado River supports millions of people in Nevada and several other Western states. Courtesy: NASA

Colorado River Day Focused on Conservation, Education

LAS VEGAS - As part of Colorado River Day on Saturday, some young people in Nevada are calling on Gov. Brian Sandoval to continue his support for …

USDA and NASA working towards a better understanding of soil moisture levels. Credit: U.S. Global Change Research Program

Satellite Images Could Help Nevada Farmers

MOAPA VALLEY, Nev. – A partnership involving the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA could benefit farmers in Nevada and elsewhere as the …

Young people from Western states gather for

Latino Conservation Week Event Centered on Colorado River

LAS VEGAS - As part of "Latino Conservation Week," which is this week, young people from Nevada and several other Western states will gather to …

PHOTO: The Obama Administration faces a legal challenge from a coalition of states, including Nevada, over the EPA's update to the Clean Water Rule. Photo courtesy of U.S. Dept. of Defense.

Nevada Among States Suing EPA Over Clean Water Rule

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada is among thirteen states suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its updated Clean Water Rule. Nevada …

PHOTO: According to a prominent climatologist, there is a hopeful side to climate change in the form of a coming shift in how humans create, harness and use energy. Photo credit: U.S. Department of Energy.

Does Climate Change Present an Opportunity?

LAS VEGAS – A renowned climatologist and public science educator says, in a sense, climate change is an opportunity. Richard Alley, …

PHOTO: Streams and watersheds in Nevada and around the nation should have greater pollution protections with the EPA's new Clean Water Rule, although some environmental groups believe it doesn't go far enough. Photo courtesy California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Nevada and the New Clean Water Rule

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has released a new Clean Water Rule…

PHOTO: Summertime in Nevada can be a deadly season in backyard swimming pools and on lakes and rivers, but National Drowning Prevention Month each May stresses water safety. Photo credit: Clark County, Nevada.

Summertime Can Mean More Drownings in Nevada

LAS VEGAS - Summertime in Nevada means more people will be in backyard swimming pools and on the lakes and rivers, and it also means there will …

PHOTO: California Gov. Jerry Brown is ordering mandatory water restrictions, but officials in Nevada say the Silver State has had strict conservation measures in place for many years. Photo credit: U.S. Geological Survey.

CA Starts Water Restrictions; What About Nevada?

LAS VEGAS - As California implements historic mandatory water restrictions, Nevada officials say the Silver State is prepared to face the ongoing …

PHOTO: Without help from humans, monster fish such as the white sturgeon face the possibility of extinction, according to Zeb Hogan, a conservation biologist at the University of Nevada - Reno. Photo courtesy of Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada-Reno.

UNR Researcher: Monster Fish Face Extinction

RENO, Nevada - Some of the biggest freshwater fish in North America face certain extinction without human intervention, according to a University of …

PHOTO: Some farmers and ranchers in Nevada and other drought-ravaged Western states are eligible for emergency government loans, after the USDA declared disaster area status in 256 counties. Photo courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Federal Aid May Be Available to Some Nevada Farmers

CARSON CITY, Nev. - It may only be February, but several drought-ravaged counties in New Mexico and other Western states are already under a "primary …

PHOTO: The Colorado River means millions of jobs and billions of dollars to Nevada's economy each year, according to a new report. Photo courtesy Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Report: Colorado River Adds $115 Billion to Nevada Economy

LAS VEGAS - Nevada's economy and the Colorado River are linked - to the point that one may not exist without the other. That's according to a new …

$PHOTO: Stopping fracking on public lands in Nevada is the purpose of a protest planned Tuesday in Reno at the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) public auction of oil and gas leases. Photo credit: BLM.$

Protest Centered On Fracking in Nevada

RENO, Nev. - A protest is planned in Reno today at the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) auction of oil and gas leases that could result in fracking …

PHOTO: Raising awareness about diversions, energy development and other activities that can negatively impact the Colorado River is the goal of a new coalition called Colorado River Connected. Photo courtesy of NASA.

Putting Spotlight On Threats to Colorado River, Focus of New Coalition

CARSON CITY, Nev. – A new coalition of several organizations called Colorado River Connected is focused on raising awareness about critical …

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