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***PICTURES INCLUDED*** An environmental majority in federal and state governments will be key to building on progress to address the climate crisis  LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Last night, the Nevada Conservation League held its annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner celebrating environmental progress and honoring exceptional community leaders making outsized contributions to the conservation movement.Continue reading “Nevada Conservation League Honors Environmental Leaders, Calls for More Progress With the Election of Climate Champions to Office”

***PHOTOS FROM ALL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND HERE*** LAS VEGAS —  From September 18 to September 25, elected officials, local environmental leaders, activists, and organizations hosted week-long celebratory activities in honor of National and Nevada Public Lands Day. The 6th Annual Nevada Public Lands Day celebration consisted of educational webinars, a community park clean up, and a guided hike. Public Lands Day is meant to recognizeContinue reading “ICYMI: Environmental Leaders, Elected Officials Hold Series of Events Celebrating Nevada’s Public Lands”

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, the Nevada Conservation League proudly announced award winners who will be honored as environmental champions at the annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner. The three award categories are the Harry Reid Lifetime Achievement Award, Green Guardian Award, and Green Business of the Year Award.  The Home Means Nevada Awards DinnerContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Announces Environmental Leaders Being Honored at Annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner”

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, following the visit of U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to the site of the proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, the Nevada Conservation League called on federal leaders to grant its permanent protection.  Nevada Conservation League Avi Kwa Ame Campaign Manager Craig Bakerjian released the following statement:  “EstablishingContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Says It’s Time to Honor Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Following Visit by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland”

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Nevada Conservation League is pleased to announce Governor Steve Sisolak as the keynote speaker at the organization’s annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner celebrating local environmental leaders. The event takes place on Thursday, September 29 at the Springs Preserve.  Steve Sisolak is a long-time public servant for the state ofContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Announces Governor Steve Sisolak as Keynote Speaker at Annual Awards Dinner Celebrating Environmental Leaders”

Nevada Leaders Thank President Biden and Nevada Congressional Climate Supporters for Passing the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act  LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Today, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), State Senators Dallas Harris and Roberta Lange, and Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen joined climate leaders to celebrate the passageContinue reading “Reps. Susie Lee and Dina Titus and Nevada Climate Leaders Celebrate Historic Wins for Nevada to Address Extreme Weather, Expand Clean Energy, and Create Jobs”

***VIDEO INCLUDED*** LAS VEGAS, Nev. — This week, the Nevada Conservation League hosted a community discussion with State Senator Fabian Doñate (SD-10), Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kristen Averyt, and Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) General Manager John Entsminger on the impacts of a severe drought — exacerbated by climate change — that has left LakeContinue reading “Nevada Leaders Highlight State’s Water Conservation Measures, Emphasizes ‘All Hands on Deck’ Approach to Water Crisis”

Annual event fundraising event recognizes outstanding local environmental leaders LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Nevada Conservation League announced its annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 pm. The yearly fundraising gala recognizes the organization’s progress made to protect our climate, air, water, land, and health while recognizing communityContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Honors Environmental Leaders at Home Means Nevada Dinner”

Inflation Reduction Act represents the strongest climate legislation in U.S. history  LAS VEGAS, Nev. — In response to the House and Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Nevada Conservation League Executive Director Paul Selberg released a statement thanking Nevada’s federal delegation for their vote and efforts to get the historic bill to PresidentContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Thanks Federal Leaders for Passing Transformative Climate, Clean Energy, and Cost-Saving Legislation”

In Anticipation of Critical Senate Vote, Speakers Call on the US Senate to Act Now on Climate, Justice, Clean Energy, and Jobs LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Today, a diverse group of Nevada elected officials, climate advocates, and clean energy business leaders convened for a press conference to encourage Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and JackyContinue reading “Nevada Elected Officials, Climate Advocates Encourage Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen to Push for Immediate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act”