DCNR News

Mar 31, 2026

Florence Crittenton Home Listed in the State Register of Historic Places

The State Historic Preservation Office is pleased to announce that the Florence Crittenton Home of Nevada, also known as the Aitken House, has been listed in the State of Nevada...

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Mar 13, 2026

Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates Fund $1.2 Million in Tahoe Basin Projects

Every Plate Counts: Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates Fund $1.2 Million in Tahoe Basin for Preservation and Restoration Projects LAKE TAHOE, NV – From Lake Tahoe’s crystal-clear water to...

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Mar 12, 2026

Joe Cacioppo appointed to lead the Nevada Division of Water Resources

Today, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) thanked Chris Thorson for his service as Acting State Engineer and announced the promotion of Joe Cacioppo from Deputy Administrator...

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Mar 09, 2026

Ryan S. Shane appointed to lead the Nevada Division of Forestry

Ryan S. Shane appointed to lead the Nevada Division of Forestry  Carson City, Nev. – James Settelmeyer, Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), announced...

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Feb 23, 2026

NDCNR Announces State Forester Leadership Transition

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Announces State Forester Leadership Transition After more than two decades of dedicated service, DCNR celebrates Kacey KC’s legacy of stewardship across...

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