CARSON CITY, Nev.–Despite nine straight days of rain over western Nevada, area fire officials say they are preparing for another dangerous fire season. A group of officials representing federal, state and local agencies briefed Gov. Jim Gibbons on their predictions Thursday. Forestry Division Fire Program Manager Mike Dondero told him five of the 10 worst [...]

ELKO, Nev.–Elko was recently named a Tree City USA community by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor the city’s commitment to community forestry. Eight other Nevada communities re-certified their “Tree City USA” designation for their activities in 2007. The “Tree City USA” award recognizes communities that effectively manage public tree resources. More than 3200 [...]

Cultist’s name left in Nevada ghost town Investigators just wrapped up a fruitless dig for bodies at Charles Manson’s hide-out in California in Death Valley, but you don’t need a shovel to find what the Manson family might have left at one Nevada ghost town. If someone is around to let you inside the old [...]

  [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/IKnAs-9KJK8] SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.–Nevada Division of State Parks personnel are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend at Lahontan State Recreation Area. Up to 15,000 people are expected each day at Lahontan during the weekend. Preparation includes increased law enforcement activities designed to crack down on underage drinking, driving under the influence, fighting [...]

CARSON CITY, Nev.–Governor Jim Gibbons today helped kick off Nevada Wildland Fire Awareness Week with festivities at Washoe Lake State Park. Wildland Fire Awareness Week runs May 17 – May 24 and was created by proclamation of the Governor to raise awareness about individual responsibilities for preventing wildland fires and protecting life and property. “It’s [...]

WASHOE VALLEY, Nev.–A variety of trees and shrubs for conservation planting are now available at the Nevada Division of Forestry’s Washoe Nursery. The purpose of the nursery is to provide locally adapted, affordable trees and shrubs to conserve and enhance the environment. Plants have been selected for conservation projects to include planting to create windbreaks, [...]

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.–Although Lahontan Reservoir is only a third full, boaters are still able to enjoy plenty of access to the reservoir. It is expected that reservoir levels will remain stable well into June. The Silver Springs launch ramps are usable–however, the north shore marina ramps are marginal for boat launching. Beach launching is permitted [...]

PANACA, Nev.—The Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site will be closed to the public on May 15, 2008 until the reconstruction on the Rainbow Canyon Highway, State Route 317, is complete. The highway was washed out in January 2005 in an unusually strong flood. Because of the continued degradation of certain sections of the highway, it [...]

[NOTE: This was sent to DCNR employees May 1.] Good afternoon to everyone in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This is the second of the Director’s Office updates on activities and issues ongoing in the Department. We are entering the wildfire season so this month’s report has a fire focus. Thanks to all [...]

Fort Churchill State Historic Park is the place to be on Saturday morning, May 10. The Carson River Festival features activities to learn about the Carson River. The park waived admission for the day. Activities begin at 10 am and conclude at 2 pm. Students from Churchill, Silver Stage, Fernley, Dayton and Carson High Schools [...]