Dear Friend,
We're half way through the second month of 2023 and we have water front and center. We're looking for volunteers to help test PFAS in our water, and we're sharing details on Reno's proposed stormwater program. Las Vegas Inspiring Connections Outdoors is ready to get the youth of Las Vegas "back out there," and we're keeping an eye on Clark County's All-In plan. Southern Nevada Group volunteers are needed for outings and fundraising, Tahoe Area Group is busting myths and watching proposed development plans, and Range of Light Group is sharing their 30x30 priorities. None of this would be possible without the support from all of you, our members and supporters. Thank you for your membership, your donations, volunteering your time, and allowing us to do all we do.
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Grassroot Network: PFAS Team
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| Help Protect Our Waters! The Grassroots Network PFAS Team is seeking Sierra Club volunteers to test for PFAS in drinking, ground, and surface waters across the USA. Several states have started acting on pervasive PFAS pollutions, but most states are still neglecting these threats to public health. Help us discover if there is significant PFAS pollution in our area. [ Read more...] |
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BLM Plans for Solar in Western States
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| The BLM is nearing the end of public comment for solar siting in western states, the deadline is scheduled for March 1, 2023. There has been little news on this topic and even less public notification of meetings for the public to hear about the plan and give input. There are a few more Zoom meetings you can attend to learn about the plans and comment. [ Read more...] |
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WATER SENTINELS
Reno's Proposed Stormwater Program
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| The city of Reno is proposing to create a new stormwater program. Why should you care? Well if you own a home in the city, you’ll end up helping support the program to the tune of $100+ a year; even worse if you happen to own a business with a substantial footprint. [Read more...] |
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INSPIRING CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS
Las Vegas ICO is Getting Back Out There!
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| Las Vegas ICO (LVICO) is “getting out there” with the youth of Las Vegas once again. We recently trained a group of new leaders, and we are connecting with our partner agencies to find groups of young people who have not had much opportunity to access the outdoors so they can enjoy all of the beauty the greater Las Vegas area has to offer. Read LVICO Outings Chair, Cynthia Regidor's report on a recent trip to Valley of Fire. [Read more...] |
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Reno ICO's First Trip: High Schoolers Snowshoe to Donner Lake
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| Growing out of a partnership with the Washoe County School District (WCSD) and California State Parks, ICO led our first trip on January 28, 2023! Thirteen students and five teachers, along with four ICO volunteers and a California State Parks Ranger hiked through the snow from the Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center to the shore of Donner Lake. None of the students in the predominantly hispanic youth group had ever snowshoed before. [ Read more...] |
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CLEAN ENERGY FOR ALL
Clark County's All-In Plan
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| Last month, several Sierra Club supporters filed comments on Clark County’s All-In Plan. While this ambitious plan is a step in the right direction to coordinate holistic efforts to reduce emissions in Clark County, more work is needed to ensure that all opportunities are accounted for and included to address climate change. [Read more...] |
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SOUTHERN NEVADA GROUP
Southern Nevada Outings Leaders Wanted!
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| A group of southern Nevada residents gathered via Zoom last week as part of our efforts to jumpstart Sierra Club local outings in our area. We would love some help getting our friends and neighbors enjoying our region’s beauty! Even if you missed our gathering, you can still help out with SNG Outings! Outings can take many forms; anything from hikes of all levels of difficulty to bike trips to snowshoeing to group walks to explore our local parks. [Read more...] |
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Southern Nevada Group Fundraising Committee
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| Southern Nevada Group is looking for volunteers to create and support Fundraising Events to support our local conservation, activist, and outings programs: The team creates one or two fundraising events that can be held annually. These may be used to solicit donors or simply to thank and engage current donors. We have training and support to get you started and continuing mentoring. Contact Teresa Bell at toiyabe.volunteer@sierraclub.org |
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TAHOE AREA GROUP
On Demand: Mythbusting Tahoe Presentation
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| Did you miss the live presentation in January? Have no fear, you can watch the recording at your leisure . 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. Watch, explore topics, and debunk common misconceptions about the Lake Tahoe Basin and its related ecosystems! |
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Boatworks Redevelopment Project
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| MJD Capital Development and Ogilvy Consulting have been working with Placer County on the Boatworks Redevelopment Project. The project includes demolishing the Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City Inn and Library, and creating residential, retail, lodging, and more on the site. There will three opportunities for public comment this spring when the draft EIR/EIS is made available. [Read more...] |
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RANGE OF LIGHT GROUP
Introduction to Range of Light Group's 30x30 Priorities
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Virtual Presentation
Thursday, February 16th
6:30 - 8:00pm
The first in a series of presentations on 30x30, we'll outline what is currently in the works for Inyo and Mono Counties and what might be possible in the future.
We'll offer a brief introduction to 30x30 on the Federal, State, and Local levels, to Local Conservation Priorities currently underway (Conglomerate Mesa, Bodie Hills, Amargosa Basin) and other Local Conservation Priorities we have on our list (Sweetwater Mountains, Long Valley Caldera, Fish Slough, Owens Lake). Finally, we'll seek your input on lands and waters you would like to see protected. [Register here...]
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