White Pine Energy Center Power Plant Public Hearing on CO2 Emissions Set for March 25 CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), Bureau of Air Pollution Control, will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Ely, Nevada, following an agency determination on CO2 “Greenhouse Gas” Emissions. The hearing [...]

Lawmakers were told Monday that Gov. Jim Gibbons’ proposed budget cuts would result in limited state park operations, closure of a camp for prison inmate firefighters and an end to a commission that protects Nevada’s wild horse herds. [Clarification: The Wild Horse Commission's trust funds are running out because of the economy, which is irrespective of the [...]

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery in Las Vegas is open to the public year-round and is offering many adapted species for land owners in the Las Vegas area. The nursery is designed to assist landowners by providing plant material suitable for conservation uses such as, but not limited to, windbreaks, soil erosion control, water conservation and wildlife habitats.

The nursery has more than 50 species available right now. Most species are available in 1-gallon containers for $2.50, but some species are offered in larger 5- and 15-gallon containers for $8.25 and $22.00.

The nursery is open by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday, and Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 3 pm and will be open Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm during the month of April. The nursery is located at 9600 Tule Springs Dr. Call 702-486-5411 for more information.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of State Parks is holding the 2009 Recreational Trails Committee meetings to evaluate applications for 2009 federal funding. The meetings will be held in the Division of Water Resources Conference Room on February 24 and 25 in the Bryan Building located at 901 S. Stewart Street in Carson [...]

[NOTE: This was sent to DCNR employees yesterday afternoon.] Good afternoon to everyone in DCNR. The legislature has begun! For many of us the next four months will be a busy time. It is also the time of year my wife complains because she has to help me iron my dress shirts! This promises to [...]

[Submitted news release.] GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — The Carson Valley agricultural and ranching community, along with the Carson Valley Visitors Authority, the Audubon Society, the Great Basin Birding Observatory and the conservation community have announced that the unique birds of prey viewing and agricultural education experience, the 7th Annual Eagles and Agriculture Event, will take place [...]