| Dear Friend,
Happy New Year! We are ready to kickstart 2023 with a new Legislative Committee prepping for this year's Nevada legislative session, keeping an eye on solar projects on public lands and Clark County clean transportation, restarting our Outings across Nevada and looking for Outings leaders, and so much more. As always, all of the work we do is thanks to support from our members, donors, and incredibly devoted volunteers. Thank you all, we're going to do amazing things this year!
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2023 Legislative Committee
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| We are so excited to begin our work with the Legislative Committee for the upcoming legislative session starting February 6th. We'll be evaluating bills as they come up for any Environmental, Equity/Justice, or other issues related to Sierra Club values. We'll provide written and oral testimony to either support or oppose these bills. We also have our own bills that we're working to get passed! You can still join the Legislative Committee too! [ Read more...] |
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Where Should Large-Scale Solar Go?
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| The desert is being targeted for large-scale solar projects because it is flat, companies can lease public land cheaply, and they can install a project quickly. But, at what cost? It means the loss of endangered species' habitat making extinction of some species probable, irreplaceable carbon sequestration, and relatively untouched nature. [ Read more...] |
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Executive Committee Election Results
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The results are in from the Executive Committee election for the Toiyabe Chapter and its Groups - Great Basin Group, Range of Light Group, Southern Nevada Group, and Tahoe Area Group.
Please meet your new or returning Executive Committee members! Each member has been elected for a two-year term beginning in January 2023. [Read more...] |
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RENO INSPIRING CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS
Reno ICO is Recruiting Leaders and Volunteers!
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| Reno Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) will be holding our first Retreat and Outdoor Leadership Training over the weekend of March 3-5 at the beautiful and historic Sierra Club Clair Tappan Lodge. Learn how to facilitate safe and engaging youth backpacking and snowshoeing adventures as we hang out, eat, play, hike, and sing around the campfire, and even go snowshoeing! [ Read more...]
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SOUTHERN NEVADA GROUP
Avi Kwa Ame and Year-End Celebration
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| After a few tough years amid a growing pandemic, struggling with acute water shortages at Lake Mead, coupled with severe climate change, this past year has shown a remarkable resurgence with Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter's Southern Nevada Group addressing these issues and revealing some solutions while capping off the year with distinguished accomplishments. [ Read more...] |
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Southern Nevada Group 2023 Outings Kickoff Meeting
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It is time to jump-start the Outings program in Southern Nevada! But we will need more Outings Leaders. We can help you renew your Outdoors Leadership Training if needed and also provide Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification for our Outings leaders. [Read more...]
2023 Outings Kickoff Meeting
Wednesday, February 1st
6:00pm
Please register here.
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RANGE OF LIGHT GROUP
A New Cicada in Town?
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Cicadas come out of the ground every so many years depending on the species.
This past summer, two species showed up in Adobe Valley, between Lee Vining and Benton: Okanagana bella (black with red markings) and Okanagana gibbera (black with tan markings).
O. Bella was known to be in that area, O. gibbera was not. In fact, it was a surprise. [Read more...] |
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TAHOE AREA GROUP
Mythbusting Tahoe Virtual Presentation
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| Come uncover the truth behind Lake Tahoe's popular myths and legends! This event features guest speaker: Sarah Hockensmith (Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS)), explores the unique history, geology, flora, and fauna of Tahoe's Sierra Nevada and Carson Range, and is proudly sponsored by the Sierra Club over Zoom on January 24th at 6:00PM. Join us as we explore topics and debunk common misconceptions about the Lake Tahoe Basin and its related ecosystems! [ Read more and register...] |
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Support Local Environmental Activism
Everything you read here requires money to support the activists, staff, and tools that make our work possible every day.
Your support can make a difference!
All funds stay here in Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and the Eastern Sierra
to support local community activists.
Thank you!
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Join the Sierra Club
Thanks for reading. Become an environmental champion by becoming a member! The Sierra Club is the largest, most enduring grassroots environmental organization in the nation. Your membership makes us stronger!
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Volunteer Today!
Our success in everything we do depends on volunteers like you. Frustrated with the world? Then #showup and make a difference!
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