New awards recognize outstanding environmental and conservation leaders LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced its annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The yearly fundraising gala celebrates legislative progress made to better protect our climate, air, water, land, and health. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities canContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Celebrates Environmental Progress at Annual Home Means Nevada Awards Dinner”
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NEW DATA: Nevadans Broadly Support Conserving and Protecting Public Lands
Data finds Nevada voters support the federal 30 by 30 conservation goal and the designation of the Avi Kwa Ame national monument in Nevada LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Last week, data science group Data for Progress released findings that affirm Nevadans’ broad support for the conservation and protection of public lands. Conservation of our outdoorContinue reading “NEW DATA: Nevadans Broadly Support Conserving and Protecting Public Lands”
Congresswoman Titus Joins Nevada Elected Officials and Clean Energy Advocates Say It’s Time to Address Extreme Weather and Invest in Clean Energy to Protect Las Vegas’ Economy
(LAS VEGAS) – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, and Nevada Assemblyman Howard Watts joined clean energy advocates from across Nevada for a press conference calling on Congress to address the increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events plaguing Nevada by supporting the ambitious climate and clean energy investments includedContinue reading “Congresswoman Titus Joins Nevada Elected Officials and Clean Energy Advocates Say It’s Time to Address Extreme Weather and Invest in Clean Energy to Protect Las Vegas’ Economy”
Senator Cortez Masto Calls for Investing In Green Schools & Clean Commutes in Congress During Conversation with Nevada Parents, Environmental Advocates
NEVADA — With Congress about to make the largest investment in infrastructure we’ve seen in decades, and as the national budget comes together in the Build Back Better Act, Senator Cortez Masto discussed her efforts in Congress to increase funding for school districts to improve energy efficiency measures and transition to clean, electric school buses duringContinue reading “Senator Cortez Masto Calls for Investing In Green Schools & Clean Commutes in Congress During Conversation with Nevada Parents, Environmental Advocates”
Community Art Activation in Reno Sends Strong Message on Climate Action Nevada Conservation League launches community art activation highlighting the urgent need for climate action, justice, and clean energy jobs
RENO, NEVADA — On Friday, August 20, the Nevada Conservation League partnered with local artist Jenie Villanueva in a community art activation calling for strong climate action that means the demands of science and justice. The chalk piece placed in City Plaza park in Reno — one of the fastest-warming cities in the country —Continue reading “Community Art Activation in Reno Sends Strong Message on Climate Action Nevada Conservation League launches community art activation highlighting the urgent need for climate action, justice, and clean energy jobs”
Nevada Advocacy and Community Organizations Call on Congressional Delegation to Support Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and Budget Reconciliation in Response to Climate Crisis
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In a letter led by the Nevada Conservation League, local advocacy and community organizations called on the Nevada congressional delegation to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and the budget reconciliation bill in response to the growing climate crisis. In addition to the letter, the Nevada Conservation League has organized a petitionContinue reading “Nevada Advocacy and Community Organizations Call on Congressional Delegation to Support Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and Budget Reconciliation in Response to Climate Crisis”
Conservation and Sporting Groups Applaud Gov. Sisolak Executive Order Directing Agencies to Collaborate in Restoring Sagebrush Habitat and Conserving Migration Corridors
*Link to Executive Order* CARSON CITY – Today, Governor Steve Sisolak signed an Executive Order (EO) directing his administration, under the leadership of Director Tony Wasley of the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), Director Bradley Crowell of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Director Kristina Swallow of the Nevada Department ofContinue reading “Conservation and Sporting Groups Applaud Gov. Sisolak Executive Order Directing Agencies to Collaborate in Restoring Sagebrush Habitat and Conserving Migration Corridors”
Nevada Conservation League to Organize Community Art Activation in Reno Calling For Climate Action Now
Nevada Conservation League launches community art activation highlighting the urgent need for climate action, justice, and clean energy jobs RENO, NEVADA — On Friday, August 20, join Nevada Conservation League as we team up with local artist Jenie Villanueva at City Plaza park to participate in a community art activation connecting Reno’s urgent need toContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League to Organize Community Art Activation in Reno Calling For Climate Action Now”
West Wendover Mayor Corona Joins Western Mayors and LCV to Demand Federal Climate Action Now
Six Mountain West mayors highlight regional clean energy leadership and drastic climate impacts felt across the West NEVADA — On Wednesday, August 18, at 3:00 pm PT, mayors from West Wendover, Fort Collins, Phoenix, Aztec, Missoula, and Boise representing six western states will join the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for a virtual discussion aboutContinue reading “West Wendover Mayor Corona Joins Western Mayors and LCV to Demand Federal Climate Action Now”
Nevada Conservation League Responds to DOI Announcement on Drilling on Public Lands and Waters, Highlights Nevada Senators’ Leadership on Oil and Gas Reform
LAS VEGAS — On Monday, August 16, the U.S. Department of Interior announced it has challenged a ruling from early June that temporarily blocked the suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water and in the interim will continue with onshore and offshore drilling on public lands. The Biden administration’s directiveContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Responds to DOI Announcement on Drilling on Public Lands and Waters, Highlights Nevada Senators’ Leadership on Oil and Gas Reform”
