July 7, 2015
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on The Energy-Water Collision
As we move into hotter summer days, water concerns related to HOW we produce energy become even bigger issues. The following infographic from the Union of Concerned Scientists is an introduction on how making smarter energy decisions can also help us be #watersmart. In … Continue reading
June 25, 2015
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Discover Your Walks and get #watersmart
Every Thursday night this summer, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation (TMPF), leads a one-mile walk in a different park. These Discover Your Parks walks are often at parks along the Truckee River corridor, ditches, or other bodies of water. Each week … Continue reading
June 24, 2015
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Be #watersmart by getting to know your watershed – Part 2
Today we are following yesterday’s post that described our three local watersheds by providing more information on what can be done to positively impact our local water issues. To read Part 1 click here. What Everyone Can Do Right Now … Continue reading
June 23, 2015
by Celeste Tinajero
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Waters of the Western Great Basin: A Symposium for Educators Last week teachers of all levels, community members, and AmeriCorps VISTAs working with local nonprofit organisations gathered at the Peppermill to attend the Waters of the Western Great Basin: A … Continue reading
June 11, 2015
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Get #watersmart with Great Basin Outdoor School
Today was the final day of Great Basin Outdoor School’s spring science camps and day field studies with a big focus on our watershed—how to protect it and the importance of conserving water. Teachers can now register classes for fall … Continue reading