SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Drought conditions have contributed to a recent decrease in water levels at Lahontan Reservoir. The Silver Springs boat ramp is closed and the closure of the North Shore Marina boat ramp is anticipated this weekend. Beach launching is permitted but requires the use of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Beach launching should [...]
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/IKnAs-9KJK8] SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.–Nevada Division of State Parks personnel are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend at Lahontan State Recreation Area. Up to 15,000 people are expected each day at Lahontan during the weekend. Preparation includes increased law enforcement activities designed to crack down on underage drinking, driving under the influence, fighting [...]
By Rob Holley, Nevada State Parks FALLON, Nev.–In more than 20 years of public safety, I have never operated in such severe conditions. The initial response required travel with lights and sirens on over 30 miles of snow- and ice-covered roads, which slowed response times. At this same time, and from the moment of the [...]
 Near the start of the 20th century, the Lahontan Reservoir was looked upon as the way to transform the dry Nevada landscape into a paradise. Lahontan’s story begins in 1889, when the United States Geological Survey conducted several studies to determine the practicality of irrigating large portions of the American West. One of the [...]
FALLON, Nev.–Ruling No. 5759 by Nevada state engineer Tracy Taylor is, in the opinion of many waterfowl enthusiasts, a landmark decision. That’s because it really is. In a nutshell, Taylor’s ruling, dated Aug. 14, will ultimately increase the amount of water — in perpetuity — for waterfowl and other wildlife that live and depend on [...]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/BtYg33AJ-k4] LAHONTAN, Nev.–More than 1,400 acres at the Carson River Ranches, Nevada state park have been treated for weeds using goats for prescribed grazing. Park regional manager Eric Johnson explains the project and the benefit to the state.
