$3.6 Million awarded by Conserve Nevada to protect Nevada’s resources

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is pleased to announce the allocation of approximately $3.6 million in Conserve Nevada grant funding to various entities across the state. These grants are dedicated to initiatives aimed at the preservation, protection, and enhancement of Nevada's rich natural and cultural heritage.

A total of 11 applicants have been selected to receive funding for their diverse and impactful projects, which include:

• Expanding wildlife habitat in the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area.
• Acquiring property in Washoe County to safeguard the endangered Steamboat buckwheat.
• Repairing flood damage along the Carson River corridor.
• Establishing Conservation Easements in Washoe Valley and Carson City to protect forest health and wildlife habitat.
• Improving ADA accessibility through trail upgrades and enhancing wetland habitat at the Henderson Bird Viewing Park.
• Constructing the Canepa Ranch Trailhead in Washoe County to provide recreational access to the Truckee River.
• Establishing a trail system adjacent to the community of Beatty to enhance outdoor recreation tourism and provide economic benefits to local businesses.
• Creating a Master Plan for the Douglas County Fairgrounds to enhance the facility and meet the needs of the community.
• Rebuilding the Upper Meadow Loop portion of the Tahoe Meadows Boardwalk.
• Removing Tamarisk, a State of Nevada recognized noxious weed, from the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area.
• Developing over 100 miles of trails within the Las Vegas BLM Redrock Canyon National Conservation Area.

“Nevada's conservation bond funding program has been pivotal in preserving and restoring the state's natural and cultural resources for over two decades," stated NDCNR Director James Settelmeyer. "This grant funding supports the creation of fire-resilient landscapes, protection of rivers and wetlands, preservation of historic and cultural resources, and development of outdoor recreation opportunities for Nevadans and visitors to our great state. We extend our gratitude to our partners and public leaders for their steadfast support of the Conserve Nevada Program, which will contribute to a healthy and vibrant Nevada for generations to come."