DCNR News
Mar 01, 2022
Division of Water Resources warns Nevadans of potential well-drilling scams
In the past few weeks, the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) has received several reports of possible well-drilling scams in the Winnemucca area. The victims reportedly worked with an...
Read MoreFeb 25, 2022
Division of Environmental Protection issues air, water, mining permits for Thacker Pass mine
Today, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is announcing three permit decisions for Lithium Nevada Corporation’s proposed Thacker Pass Lithium Mine project near the town of Orovada...
Read MoreFeb 23, 2022
New assessment tool helps preserve places significant to women’s rights in Nevada
Nevada is home to many buildings and landmarks that played an important role in the women’s rights movement. From the historic V&T railroad passenger car that...
Read MoreFeb 22, 2022
Division of Water Resources measuring water levels in Nevada wells
This March, staff from the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) will be measuring the depth to groundwater in irrigation and stock water wells throughout various regions in the state. ...
Read MoreJan 24, 2022
U.S. EPA: Public Meeting and Public Comment Period Extension for Carson River Mercury Superfund Site
PRESS RELEASE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 seeks comments on its Proposed Plan for Operable Unit 2 of the Carson River Mercury Superfund...
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