October 5, 2016
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Going Deeper into Stormwater from NDEP’s EE Newsletter
By MKW We need your help to make a difference in stormwater pollution! Common pollutants such as oil and sediment from roadways, along with nutrients and toxins from urban and rural areas, combine with stormwater to become “runoff.” This runoff … Continue reading
September 28, 2016
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on TMWA Approves Funds For Restoration, Education Efforts
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 By Carla O’Day Funding of projects that include restoration efforts, education initiatives, surveying and invasive weed control were approved unanimously Wednesday by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) board. The Truckee River Fund Advisory Committee recommended the … Continue reading
September 20, 2016
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on A New Leaf Blog from Reno News & Review
Interns spend summer with the Nature Conservancy By Jeri Chadwell-Singley This article was published on 08.25.16. The Nature Conservancy’s interns head out to track Western pond turtles. Kids across the country are headed back to school. For some, the summer … Continue reading
August 10, 2016
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Pesticides intended to help bees may actually be dangerous to their health
August 9, 2016 Max Carol Beekeepers often spray hives with pesticides to fight parasites, but these chemicals could have hazardous side effects. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are a vital component of global agricultural production, mainly due to their role as … Continue reading
August 1, 2016
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Golden Pinecone Awards 2016
GREENevada Hosts Community Environmental Awards Event — Golden Pinecone Awards 2016 to be Held at PepperMill on November 1 Reno, NV. – June 8, 2016. Local nonprofit GREENevada announced that it will host the Golden Pinecone Awards 2016 to honor … Continue reading