Nevada Organizations Applaud Senator Jacky Rosen’s Introduction of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act
Senator Rosen introduces her largest conservation proposal while advancing key economic priorities for Washoe County RENO (Jan. 16, 2024) — Today, Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen announced the introduction of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act, advancing much needed land protection in Northern Nevada, preserving wildlife habitat, safeguarding access to public lands for outdoor recreation […]
Environmental and Community Groups Call for Transparency and Clean Energy in NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan
LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League, Chispa Nevada, and CHR, Inc. (Caring, Helping and Restoring Lives) attended NV Energy’s Consumer Session along with other stakeholders and customers to give public input on the NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This IRP will be critical for determining the state’s energy future, and […]
President Biden Announces Nearly $8 Million for 25 Clean Energy School Buses Across Rural Nevada as Part of the Investing in America Program
Representatives from Nevada Clean Energy Advocates Provide Comments on the Significance of the Award As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday that Nevada is set to receive funding throughEPA’s first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition. The $7.7 million award to the Nevada […]
Nevada State Leaders Join the Nevada Conservation League to Celebrate 2023 Successes at Annual Recap Event
A recording of the discussion can be watched here. LAS VEGAS, Nev. — This Wednesday, the Nevada Conservation League (NCL) was joined by Assemblyman Howard Watts and Bertha Gutierrez from the Conservation Lands Foundation for an annual review of conservation wins across the state in 2023. The virtual event gave participants an overview of NCL’s […]
RTC joins with Congresswoman Dina Titus, NV Energy and Nevada Conservation League to celebrate the addition of electric buses to its fleet
New vehicles emit zero greenhouse gas emissions and help further RTC’s sustainability goals LAS VEGAS – Today, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), along with NV Energy and the Nevada Conservation League, celebrated the addition of four battery electric buses to the RTC transit fleet. These new vehicles further the RTC’s sustainability goals […]
Sen. Doñate, SolUp, Climate Advocates Discuss State’s Rapidly Growing Clean Energy Economy
***VIDEO INCLUDED*** Speakers Discussed Federal Investments From the IRA Propelling An Already Growing Clean Energy Economy In Nevada Las Vegas, NV – Nevada Senator Fabian Doñate and climate activists joined local solar business SolUp Tuesday to highlight the recent growth in clean energy projects in Nevada. Recent investments stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act totalling more than […]
Nevada Conservation League Honors Environmental Awardees and Announces Legislative Scorecard during the 7th Annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner
***PHOTOS INCLUDED*** LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Saturday evening, the Nevada Conservation League hosted their 7th Annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner to celebrate legislative progress for our environment and award the Harry Reid Lifetime Achievement Award, Green Guardian Award, and Green Business of the Year Award. With flourishing local clean energy opportunities, Nevada has been a leader […]
Nevada Conservation League Releases Legislative Scorecard Examining Key Conservation Votes by State Leaders During 2023 Legislative Session
Legislators Prioritized Public and Environmental Health While Leveraging Federal Funds LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — The Nevada Conservation League publicly released its Conservation Scorecard today, evaluating Governor Lombardo and state legislators on environmental bills regarding climate change, energy, public lands, wildlife, water, and environmental justice during the 82nd legislative session. This session, legislative leaders put public and environmental […]
Nevada Conservation League to Release Legislative Scorecard During Annual Home Means Nevada Event
Scores Examine Key Conservation Votes by State Leaders Amid 2023 Legislative Session LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced it will release its biennial legislative scorecard during the organization’s Home Means Nevada Awards dinner on Saturday, October 7. The Conservation Scorecard grades Governor Lombardo and state lawmakers on key environmental bills regarding […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces New Executive Director
NEVADA – The Nevada Conservation League (NCL) is delighted to introduce Kristee Watson as the organization’s newly appointed Executive Director. Kristee Watson assumed her role on September 16, 2023, and brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to the cause of environmental conservation and the organization. A longtime resident of southern Nevada, Kristee […]