NDEP announces program to teach students the value of recycling

Posted by on Apr 17, 2012 in Env. Protection, News | Comments Off CARSON CITY – The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has announced a pilot program that will partner high school students with elementary school students to educate them on the value of recycling and resource conservation. In 2008, NDEP developed a recycling curriculum that was approved by the Clark County School District and is currently being implemented in elementary, middle,...
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Governor takes tour of Lake Tahoe

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011 in Env. Protection, Forestry, News, State Lands | Comments Off Continuing his pattern of briefings on issues of importance to the state, Governor Brian Sandoval today embarked on an investigative tour of Lake Tahoe.  Joined by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Director Leo Drozdoff and TRPA representative Steve Robinson, Sandoval visited the Boulder Bay project and toured the Aquatic Invasive Species Inspection Station. “Today’s...
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Students’ videos explore Carson River

Posted by on Jan 24, 2011 in Conservation, Env. Protection, News | Comments Off UNCE NEWS RELEASE Film festival to feature 4 projects from Carson watershed students Winners of the Carson River Coalition Education Working Group’s “Keep Streamsides Greener, Keep Water Cleaner” contest will be announced at the Carson River Film Festival 6:30-8:00 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Carson City Sheriff’s Building at 911 E. Musser St. The student films that have been entered in the...
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Administrator named to head Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

Posted by on Jan 10, 2011 in Env. Protection, Featured article | Comments Off CARSON CITY – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Director Leo Drozdoff today announced the appointment of Dr. Colleen Cripps to lead the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Dr. Cripps has been with NDEP for 21 years. Currently serving as the Acting Administrator, she previously served as the Deputy Administrator responsible for the agency’s Air, Waste and...
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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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Sandoval announces appointments to Energy Office and Conservation and Natural Resources

Posted by on Dec 13, 2010 in Conservation, Env. Protection, News | Comments Off Governor-elect Brian Sandoval announced today that he plans to appoint Stacey Crowley as the Director of the Nevada State Office of Energy in Sandoval’s administration. Accredited in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Crowley is a graduate of the University of Michigan. In 2006, Crowley was a presenter and panel member on the Governor’s High Performance Building...
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