DCNR News

Apr 20, 2018

Every Day is Earth Day at the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Each year on Earth Day, April 22, more than 1 billion people in 192 countries join together to celebrate and protect our common home. From participating in community clean-up events, to reaching out...

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Apr 20, 2018

Tire fees fund recycling projects throughout Nevada

CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Protection’s (NDEP) Recycling Program has awarded grants to five organizations throughout the...

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Apr 11, 2018

Pahrump water rights relinquishment mapping available

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the publication of a web map showing parcels where...

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Apr 02, 2018

Workshops scheduled to assist Newland Project water rights owners verify mapping results

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Division of Water Resources (NDWR) has completed Phases 1 – 4 of the Newlands Project Water Rights Mapping Project. Workshops...

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Mar 21, 2018

Flood awareness and available resources

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Serious flooding occurs regularly in northern Nevada and there are steps individuals can take to mitigate the risk to life, property, water quality, and the environment....

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