http://dcnr.nv.gov Preserving, protecting, and enhancing Nevada's natural resources Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:52:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://dcnr.nv.gov/2009/10/nevada-division-of-state-lands-is-accepting-grants-to-support-the-mt-charleston-area/ http://dcnr.nv.gov/2009/10/nevada-division-of-state-lands-is-accepting-grants-to-support-the-mt-charleston-area/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:50:45 +0000 Bob Conrad http://www.dcnr.nv.gov/?p=1748 Funds generated from Mt. Charleston license plate sales CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Division of State Lands has announced the second round of grants from the Mt. Charleston License Plate Program with $125,000 in funds available. Applications for suitable projects are being accepted now through January 29, 2010. Application information can be obtained by [...]]]> http://dcnr.nv.gov/2009/10/nevada-division-of-state-lands-is-accepting-grants-to-support-the-mt-charleston-area/feed/ 0 http://dcnr.nv.gov/2009/05/nevadas-state-conservation-nurseries-video-2/ http://dcnr.nv.gov/2009/05/nevadas-state-conservation-nurseries-video-2/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 21:48:38 +0000 Bob Conrad http://www.dcnr.nv.gov/?p=1353 The Nevada Nursery Program was first established in 1957 to provide technical assistance and conservation plant materials — tree seedlings, shrubs, forbs and seed — to meet the conservation needs of Nevadas private landowners and public land management agencies. The nurseries also offer custom growing services for conservation plants native to or adapted to the [...]]]> http://dcnr.nv.gov/2009/05/nevadas-state-conservation-nurseries-video-2/feed/ 0 http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/12/carson-city-fuels-projects-2003-2008/ http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/12/carson-city-fuels-projects-2003-2008/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:39:52 +0000 Bob Conrad http://dcnrnews.wordpress.com/?p=648 Related Posts:Washoe Lake wetlands birding tour July 26Reno Balloon Race 2008 slideshowLake Tahoe Nevada Backcountry slideshowThe Department’s Top Five Most Read Stories in 2008Fire and Ice 2009 poster]]> http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/12/carson-city-fuels-projects-2003-2008/feed/ 0 http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/04/carson-citys-firefighting-sheep-video-2/ http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/04/carson-citys-firefighting-sheep-video-2/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:38:07 +0000 Bob Conrad http://dcnrnews.wordpress.com/?p=292 The sheep are back grazing cheatgrass in the hills of Carson City, Nevada. Ann Bollinger from Carson City Parks and Open Space discusses the grazing project and how targeted grazing can be used to help manage invasive weeds and protect homes from wildfires. Related Posts:SLIDE SHOW: 2011 sheep wateringState nursery selling TRPA-approved conservation plants and [...]]]> http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/04/carson-citys-firefighting-sheep-video-2/feed/ 1 http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/02/nevada-division-of-forestry-first-responders-personally-impacted-by-wells-earthquake/ http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/02/nevada-division-of-forestry-first-responders-personally-impacted-by-wells-earthquake/#comments Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:09:05 +0000 Bob Conrad http://dcnrnews.wordpress.com/?p=259 Agency plays key role in response and recovery WELLS, Nev.—Since early yesterday, Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) employees were at the epicenter of the Wells earthquake—as both responders and victims. Al Case is the division’s fire captain in Wells. His house suffered heavy damage but he quickly secured his home by patching the worst leaks, [...]]]> http://dcnr.nv.gov/2008/02/nevada-division-of-forestry-first-responders-personally-impacted-by-wells-earthquake/feed/ 0 http://dcnr.nv.gov/2007/11/new-administrators-to-start-in-2008/ http://dcnr.nv.gov/2007/11/new-administrators-to-start-in-2008/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:23:30 +0000 Bob Conrad http://dcnrnews.wordpress.com/2007/11/19/new-administrators-to-start-in-2008/ CARSON CITY, Nev.—The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has identified new administrators for the department’s Division of State Lands and Natural Heritage Program upon the upcoming retirement of two long-time administrators. “The Department is fortunate to have such outstanding talent within its ranks that I am able to name the eventual replacements for [...]]]> http://dcnr.nv.gov/2007/11/new-administrators-to-start-in-2008/feed/ 0 http://dcnr.nv.gov/2007/10/governor-gibbons-answers-californias-call-for-assistance-2/ http://dcnr.nv.gov/2007/10/governor-gibbons-answers-californias-call-for-assistance-2/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:02:07 +0000 Bob Conrad http://dcnrnews.wordpress.com/2007/10/24/governor-gibbons-answers-californias-call-for-assistance/ CARSON CITY, Nev.–As wildfires continue to rage throughout California, Governor Jim Gibbons announced today that additional fire suppression resources from Nevada are in route to provide much needed assistance. The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is helping to coordinate six Strike Teams, consisting of 35 engines and 127 fire personnel from multiple state and local [...]]]> http://dcnr.nv.gov/2007/10/governor-gibbons-answers-californias-call-for-assistance-2/feed/ 0