Water
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Tips from the experts for conserving water during Nevada droughts
Nevada droughts directly affect people and the environment in numerous ways, physically, mentally, and economically.
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Fearing ‘catastrophic impacts’ from water cuts, Nevada sues feds over Colorado River plan
Last week, the Trump administration released a plan that requires Nevada, Arizona and California to cut water use by roughly 20% over the next two years.
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Amargosa named on list of 10 ‘most endangered’ rivers
Nevada’s Amargosa River has the dubious distinction of making the top 10 list of “most endangered” rivers in the United States, according to a new report.
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Lake Mead faces low water storage, harmful algal bloom and high heat
By Carly Sauvageau, Reno Gazette Journal Nevadans looking for a weekend get-away from Las Vegas may be tempted to visit Lake Mead. However, it’s not advised to swim in Lake Mead right now. The lake has been experiencing a harmful algal bloom since March 13, adding to the list of hurdles it faces. Not only…
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Southern Nevada water pipeline bill passes U.S. Senate, headed to president’s desk
The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act, introduced by Nevada Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, directs the Department of the Interior to grant the Southern Nevada Water Authority rights-of-way for the construction and operation of a 40-mile water pipeline beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.
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Colorado River water is too cheap for agricultural users, report finds
A new report from UCLA and the Natural Resources Defense Council found that large farms use nearly a quarter of Colorado River water and often pay little — sometimes nothing — for it.
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Experts take issue with report on lower pesticides in NV groundwater
A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey finds that levels of 22 toxic chemicals in groundwater have declined significantly over the past 30 years, but environmental groups say the data is misleading.
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As Colorado River nears collapse, it faces leadership, transparency ‘crisis,’ environmentalists warn
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. A new report from a coalition of environmental organizations offers recommendations on how to address the declining water supply in the river as negotiations over its future stall. By…
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Northern Nevada leaf peeping guide: Where to see fall colors
Shades of orange, red, and gold fill Northern Nevada in autumn. Here are some of the best places to go leaf peeping this fall.
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8 water-filled hikes within an hour of Las Vegas
Marvel at splashing waterfalls and flowing creeks on these hikes located a quick jaunt from Las Vegas.
