“We Want to Show Them What’s Possible”: How the YMCA of Southern Nevada is Connecting Clark County Kids to Public Lands
A source of pride for many families in Nevada is easy access to trails, parks, and wide-open spaces: places like Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Wetlands. Areas where learning happens through curiosity and play. Yet for kids in communities with little green space, growing up just miles away, that access can feel out of reach. […]
At the Carson River, Learning Comes to Life
The River Wranglers water and first aid station during trout release at Carson River Park. What is NOER? River Wranglers brings youth across Nevada to the Carson River watershed, where learning becomes up close and personal as students. This approach to education is made possible thanks to the Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation grant. The […]
At John F. Miller School, Every Child Belongs Outdoors
At Nevada Conservation League, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience the outdoors, to feel the sun on their face, breathe in fresh air, and explore the world beyond the classroom. That value blooms year-round at John F. Miller School in Clark County, serving medically fragile students ages 3 through 22. Many students […]
From Wyoming Rivers to Rooftop Solar: A Las Vegas Mom’s Clean Energy Journey
Las Vegas physical therapist and mother of three, Paulette Henriod, saw her family’s power bills climb higher every summer. Every cent more we pay in utility costs means less money would be available for important goals like saving for retirement and helping with the children’s college educations. When Paulette’s family added solar and switched to […]
Electrifying: Chas’ Home Energy Upgrade Guide
A healthy home does wonders for a healthy life. Just ask Chas Macquarie, a retired civil engineer who lives with his wife, Anne, in a 26-year-old, 1840-square-foot home in Carson City. As a volunteer with Citizens Climate Lobby, Chas knows the urgency of addressing climate change and our individual roles in mitigating the adverse effects […]
Charging Ahead: Max’s Role in Nevada’s “Battery Boom”
In the heart of Reno, Nevada, resides Max Georgeson, a passionate advocate for clean energy and a driving force behind our state’s burgeoning clean energy sector. Max’s journey reflects the transformative job opportunities that come as a result of investments from President Biden’s clean energy plan Max’s story begins at the University of Nevada, Reno […]
Christi Hits the Road Towards a Cleaner Future
Meet Christi Cabrera-Georgeson, Deputy Director for the Nevada Conservation League and a Nevada resident whose journey into the world of electric vehicles (EVs) was fueled by a combination of her career in conservation and personal experiences. Living in Reno, Nevada, she witnessed the impact of transportation-related pollution during winter inversions — when tailpipe emissions in […]
Transforming Nevada Homes: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Energy Savings This Tax Season
Right here in Nevada, we’re harnessing the power of the sun, investing in clean energy, and taking bold steps toward a sustainable future. The Clean Energy Plan, championed by President Joe Biden, is not just a vision; it’s an actionable plan that brings tangible, cost-saving benefits to Nevada’s residents. This guide aims to empower Nevadans […]
Latino Conservation Week Helps Visibilize our Community’s Conservation Leadership and Calls on us to Address Environmental Injustice
Growing up in Las Vegas, I have grown close to Nevada’s outdoor wonders and the resilient community of organizers, educators, and story-tellers in the climate movement. I was proudly raised by a Chihuahuan and Poblano family who value conservation and the beautiful outdoors. My appreciation for my culture, community, and the environment motivates me to […]
Southwest Gas connected to web of opposition targeting Nevada Assemblywoman
By Energy and Policy InstituteJune 6, 2022 The gas utility and a front group look to unseat Assemblywoman who introduced climate legislation ahead of the June 14 primary. Southwest Gas and a front group backed by allies of the gas utility are funding an effort to oust Democratic Assemblywoman Lesley Cohen. Last year, Cohen introduced […]