Southern Nevada Group February 2023 eNewsletter

February 9, 2023

February 9, 2023

As we enter the second month of 2023, we're gearing up to help get people outside and explore, with both Las Vegas Inspiring Connections Outdoors and our Group looking for volunteer leaders. Speaking of leaders, our Group has some newly elected and appointed leaders, the Nevada legislative session kicked off this week and our Legislative Committee leaders are reviewing proposed bills, and our Water and Land Team is prepping to meet later this month. Finally, we're looking for volunteers to help test PFAS in our water, and we're keeping an eye on Clark County's All-In Plan. 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.

Southern Nevada Group's Executive Committee

The results of the Executive Committee elections are in and we have both return and newly elected members. Congratulations to all of those elected and re-elected! The roles of officers with the Executive Committee have now been reassigned. Congratulations, best of luck, and thank you, to all of the Officers in their roles!

Southern Nevada Outings Leaders Wanted!

You are our rock! Thank you for your regular support!

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...]

Southern Nevada Group Fundraising Committee

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

Toiyabe Chapter's Legislative Committee

This past Monday was the official kickoff of the Nevada legislative process. Starting February 6th, the session lasts 120 days, during which we will be watching the introductions of Bills, deciding whether to take a position to vote for or against a Bill and encouraging you all to vote similarly.

Grassroot Network: PFAS Team

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...]

INSPIRING CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS

Las Vegas ICO is Getting Back Out There!

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...]

OUR WILD AMERICA

Water and Lands Team

The Southern Nevada Group’s Water and Lands Team (WALT) meets virtually each month to discuss water and land issues facing the Las Vegas Valley and its surrounding communities. January’s rains offer only short term relief for the chronically drought stricken Colorado River. Water managers from seven western states and Mexico have been negotiating ways to trim nearly 30% from an overallocated Colorado River water budget. [Read more...]

CLEAN ENERGY FOR ALL

Clark County's All-In Plan

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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