Low water level at Lahontan Reservoir forces boat ramp closures

Posted by on Aug 20, 2009 in Featured article, State Parks | Comments Off SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Drought conditions have contributed to a recent decrease in water levels at Lahontan Reservoir. The Silver Springs boat ramp is closed and the closure of the North Shore Marina boat ramp is anticipated this weekend. Beach launching is permitted but requires the use of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Beach launching should only be attempted with small, light weight boats and...
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Deadline Extended for Comments on the Draft Agreement for the Management of the Snake Valley Groundwater System

Posted by on Aug 20, 2009 in Conservation, News, Water | Comments Off The deadline for submitting comments on the draft agreement for the management of the Snake Valley Groundwater System has been extended.  The original deadline was September 14, 2009.  The new deadline is Wednesday, September 30, 2009. “During the recent public meetings, there were several requests to extend the time to submit comments,” said Utah Department of Natural ...
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Portions of Marlette-Hobart backcountry still closed on weekdays

Posted by on Aug 19, 2009 in News, State Parks | Comments Off LAKE TAHOE, Nev.– Visitors to the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park backcountry are reminded that portions of the park between the Marlette and Hobart lakes are closed Monday through Friday. “The closure is Monday through Friday and will continue until the end of October,” said Park Supervisor Jay Howard. “Because of continued construction on the Marlette Water system, it is...
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Animal Ark Images

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Beginning Dutch-oven cooking August 29 at Washoe Lake State Park

Posted by on Aug 17, 2009 in Featured article, State Parks | Comments Off WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. — Nevada State Parks is hosting a Dutch-oven cooking event on Saturday, August 29. Join Washoe Lake State Park rangers for the experience of preparing, cooking and sampling chow like potatoes, cobblers and entrees made in a Dutch oven. Dutch-oven cooking is an historic type of cooking in America, brought over from European settlers. It involves using a cast-iron cooking...
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