Several State Parks closed due to weather

Posted by on Dec 22, 2010 in News, State Parks | Comments Off LAS VEGAS and PIOCHE, Nev. — Due to heavy rains and flooding, the following Nevada State Parks are closed: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Blue Diamond, Nevada, west of Las Vegas. Valley of Fire State Park near Overton, Nevada, northeast of Las Vegas. Spring Valley State Park near Pioche in eastern Nevada. Echo Canyon State Park near Pioche in eastern Nevada. All other...
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Family Science Day to be held December 29, 2010

Posted by on Dec 22, 2010 in Env. Protection, News | Comments Off INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Looking for something exciting and different for your kids during the holiday break?  Do your kids like science and hands-on activities?  Then come celebrate winter with us. On December 29, 2010 from 2-5 p.m., the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will host a winter-themed Family Science Day.  Families are invited to explore the mysteries of snow...
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Cave Rock boat launch closed Christmas Day, reduced hours on New Year’s Day

Posted by on Dec 22, 2010 in Conservation, News, State Parks, Water | Comments Off LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — The boat launch facility at Cave Rock will be closed Christmas Day, December 25, 2010. The boat ramp will operate on a reduced schedule from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Only Tahoe issued watercraft seals will be accepted at the entrance booth on New Year’s Day.  No inspections will be performed, so visitors are asked to obtain an inspection seal prior to...
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Nevada Division of State Lands is accepting grant applications to support the Mt. Charleston area

Posted by on Dec 14, 2010 in Conservation, News, State Lands | Comments Off Funds generated from Mt. Charleston license plate sales LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Division of State Lands announced today the third round of grants from the Mt. Charleston License Plate Program. Approximately $150,000 are available. Applications for suitable projects are being accepted through March 4, 2011. Application information can be obtained by going to the State Lands website at...
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NDF firefighters organize charity efforts

Posted by on Dec 14, 2010 in News | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. — Each year, Nevada Division of Forestry seasonal Firefighters from Carson and Storey County organize an event to support local communities. This year the firefighters took it upon themselves to organize a canned food drive and cut Christmas trees for local families in need. The firefighters worked with Children’s Cabinet and made contact with Wal-Mart in Carson City to...
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