State Forester issues warning about fire danger over 2011 Labor Day weekend

Posted by on Aug 31, 2011 in Forestry, News | Comments Off   CARSON CITY, Nev. — State, federal, local and volunteer firefighting resources have responded to numerous lightning- and human-caused wildfires across Nevada so far this year. The state has lost about 94,000 acres to wildfire this summer, which is significantly less than the five-year average of 428,084 acres a year. State Forester and Firewarden Pete Anderson said, however, that...
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State Parks’ annual Tahoe wood sale canceled for 2011

Posted by on Aug 31, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The 2011 wood-permit sale for Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is canceled due to a lack of corded wood. “The few cords we do have are just not accessible at this point,” said Jay Howard, park supervisor. “Crews will continue to work to make more wood available so we can be ready for a sale next year.” This cancellation is for Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park only...
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Leave No Trace trainers’ course at Valley of Fire September 23 and 24

Posted by on Aug 31, 2011 in Conservation, News, State Parks | Comments Off OVERTON, Nev. – Nevada State Parks is hosting a Leave No Trace trainers’ course September 24 and 25 at Valley of Fire State Park. This course promotes skills and ethics to support the sustainable use of wild lands and natural areas. The two-day course, including one night of camping, will certify participants as trainers in ”leave-no-trace” ethics. Leave No Trace encourages responsible,...
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Raley’s and Governor Sandoval announce campaign to help promote State Parks

Posted by on Aug 26, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off When shoppers use any reusable grocery bag – paper, plastic or canvas – at any Raley’s and Food Source store in Nevada, they will be helping more than the environment, they will also be raising money to preserve and enhance Nevada State Parks. Through the “NickelAid” campaign, every time a shopper uses a reusable grocery bags at checkout, Raley’s will donate 5 cents per bag to a...
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Facts and Clarifications: Las Vegas Green Industry Stimulus Fund Projects

Posted by on Aug 24, 2011 in Conservation, Forestry, News | Comments Off The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources clarified today recent reporting on stimulus fund projects in the Las Vegas area. News reports have cited low job creation and costs associated with the Clark County Urban Forestry Revitalization project. This program, carried out by the Nevada Division of Forestry, was one of a number of projects solicited by the federal government...
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