Outdoor Education Advisory Working Group
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Feb 26, 2021
How Past Mining Practices Led to Today’s Permitting Rules in Nevada
Historical mining across Nevada shoveled wealth from the ground, but some mining activities also left behind pollution impacts. Here’s how Nevada law has developed since 1989 to ensure clean...
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Feb 26, 2021
It’s Our Duty to Protect Nevada’s Water. So How Do We Protect Nevada’s Waters at Modern Mines?
The short answer: The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) requires every mine in Nevada to address four common water pollution concerns before they can break ground. If mining brings...
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Feb 26, 2021
Pit Lakes are Tricky to Manage: 4 Tools We Use to Preserve Water Quality
Pit lakes don’t form until years — even decades — after mining begins. So how can we be confident they won’t become toxic or harmful once...
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Feb 12, 2021
Nevada joins Under2 Coalition in critical year for climate action
Representatives from Canada and the US came together this week, as members of the Under2 Coalition of states and regions, to voice their optimism for a year of climate action...
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Jan 28, 2021
New Partnership to Expand “Our Place Homeless Project”
Nevada Division of State Lands, Washoe County, DHHS collaborate to expand housing & social services for homeless and at-risk populations Nevada Board of Examiners approves lease agreement for “Our...
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