Las Vegas, NV — Today, representatives of Nevada conservation and community groups celebrated the 85th anniversary of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Situated just north of Las Vegas, the DesertContinue reading “CONSERVATION GROUPS CELEBRATE DESERT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ANNIVERSARY, CALL FOR PROTECTION OF PUBLIC LANDS”
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Nevada Legislature Sees Opportunity to Boost State’s Clean Energy Economy
Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure Hears Major Clean Energy Bill to Support Jobs and Meet Climate Goals NEVADA – Today, the Nevada Conservation League offered comments in support of SenateContinue reading “Nevada Legislature Sees Opportunity to Boost State’s Clean Energy Economy”
Nevada’s Supercharged Clean Energy Economy is Within Reach with SB 448
Nevada Conservation League Applauds Bill to Support Clean Energy Jobs and to Reach Climate Goals LAS VEGAS – Today, Senator Chris Brooks revealed Senate Bill (SB) 448 to support aContinue reading “Nevada’s Supercharged Clean Energy Economy is Within Reach with SB 448”
Nevada Lawmakers Applaud Biden Administration for the Release of a National Plan to Achieve 30 by 30 Conservation Goal
Initial report details vision for 10-year, locally led and voluntary nationwide effort to restore and conserve America’s lands, waters, and wildlife LAS VEGAS — Today the Biden-Harris Administration outlined aContinue reading “Nevada Lawmakers Applaud Biden Administration for the Release of a National Plan to Achieve 30 by 30 Conservation Goal”
Clark County Strengthens Conservation Commitment with Passage of ‘30 by 30’ Resolution
Ambitious Conservation Benchmark to Offer Benefits to Local Businesses, Native Communities, and Conservationists LAS VEGAS — Today, Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass a resolution to conserve 30 percentContinue reading “Clark County Strengthens Conservation Commitment with Passage of ‘30 by 30’ Resolution”
Nevada Assembly Backs Benchmark to Conserve Lands and Waters to Address Environmental Crisis
Nevada joins a nationwide movement to conserve 30 percent of lands and waters by the year 2030 NEVADA — Today, the Nevada State Assembly voted to pass AJR 3, a resolutionContinue reading “Nevada Assembly Backs Benchmark to Conserve Lands and Waters to Address Environmental Crisis”
NV Senate Committee Introduces Energy Savings Bill (SB382) to Cut Carbon, Save Money
Advocates back policy to reduce energy costs, protect public health, create local jobs, and reduce blackout risks CARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate Growth and Infrastructure Committee introduced the Energy Savings billContinue reading “NV Senate Committee Introduces Energy Savings Bill (SB382) to Cut Carbon, Save Money”
Nevada Lawmakers Signal Promising Future for Conservation, Climate, and Clean Energy Policy
NEVADA – During the final night of Conservation Lobby Week hosted by the Nevada Conservation Network, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Speaker of the Assembly Jason Frierson gave insightContinue reading “Nevada Lawmakers Signal Promising Future for Conservation, Climate, and Clean Energy Policy”
Climate Activists Speak with Nevada Legislators on Need for Emissions Reduction and Clean Energy Transition
NEVADA – Conservation Lobby Week continued for its third night, featuring an evening virtual town hall concerning Nevada’s clean energy economy and infrastructure and policies to address climate change. (AContinue reading “Climate Activists Speak with Nevada Legislators on Need for Emissions Reduction and Clean Energy Transition”
Nevada Legislators Consider the Future of Conservation Policy and Advocates Call For the Inclusion of Indigenous Voices
NEVADA – On the second night of conservation lobby week, conservation groups hosted a virtual town hall with Nevada legislators to discuss the key role of public lands policy onContinue reading “Nevada Legislators Consider the Future of Conservation Policy and Advocates Call For the Inclusion of Indigenous Voices”