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AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS
Nuclear Waste Project Office
Capitol Complex
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-3744
The NWPO is the oversight agency designated by state law to monitor and evaluate U.S. Department of Energy activities relating to the possible siting, construction, operation, and closure of a high-level nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain.
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (USDI)
Carson City Area Office
5665 Morgan Mill Rd
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-885-6000
The Carson City District office schedules tours of Hidden Cave, an Indian cache site at the Grimes Point Archaeological Area. A self-guided interpretive trail is maintained at the site. An archaeological study packet is available.
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (USDI)
Lahontan Basin Projects Office
705 N. Plaza
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 882-3436
The Bureau has a list of publications available from numerous agencies/groups addressing water conservation, water pollution, and wetlands.
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (USDA)
Western Nevada Resource Conservation and Development, Inc.
P.O. Box 3543
Carson City, NV 89702
Phone: 883-2292
The RC&D provides Nevada’s six western counties with financial, technical, and political support to solve natural resource conservation, community development, and small business problems. We are composed of representatives of the six western county commissions, conservation districts, tribal governments, and irrigation districts. We coordinate and facilitate partnerships that promote private/public conservation, development, and education programs for the Carson, Walker, and Truckee River watersheds.
Gardnerville Field Office
Carson Valley Conservation District
Mountain View Professional Center
1528 Highway 395, Suite 100A
Gardnerville, NV 89410-5226
Phone: 782-3661
The NRCS helps landowners and communities conserve and manage natural resources. Slide shows, videos, publications, posters, and other educational materials are available on natural resource conservation, including soils, wind and water erosion, and snow surveys. A poster contest is sponsored.
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Nevada Division of Minerals
400 W. King Street, Suite 106
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-5050
The Division of Minerals is responsible for administering programs and activities to further the responsible development and production of Nevada’s mineral resources. Educational activity guides and curriculum supplements are available for use in grades K-12. Videos are available for loan to classroom teachers. Classroom demonstrations and presentations can also be arranged. The Division, together with the Nevada Mining Association, cosponsors the Annual Northern and Southern Nevada Minerals Education Workshop for teachers (K-12).
Nevada State Energy Office
1050 East William, Suite 435
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4910
The State Energy Office serves as a central clearinghouse on energy conservation activities in the state. The Office provides information on energy conservation and renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal. Materials on alternative transportation fuels and vehicles are also available. Publications, videos, and brochures may be obtained, as well as information on additional agencies and organizations offering services. Grants for specific energy conservation projects may be available.
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
123 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4360
Many areas of specialization are found under the umbrella of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Divisions include Environmental Protection, Forestry, Historic Preservation and Archeology, State Parks, Water Resources, Water Planning, Conservation Districts, and State Lands. Each division can provide information in their area, including displays, speakers, and films.
Nevada Division of Conservation Districts
333 W. Nye Lane, Room 126
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-6977
FAX: 687-3783
The Division of Conservation Districts supports Nevada’s 27 local conservation districts. The local districts sponsor educational programs and help send students to the Nevada Youth Range Camp. Districts also initiate and administe conservation programs and projects at the local level. For information on local conservation districts, refer to the listing for Natural Resource Conservation Service in each county.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
333 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4670 ext. 3118
Solid Waste Branch Recycling Programs
333 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4670 ext. 3008
FAX: 687-5856
The Solid Waste Branch maintains a library of recycling information including audio cassettes, video tapes, and a wide variety of periodicals. Information is available on a loan basis.
Nonpoint Source Management Program
333 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4670 ext. 3088
The NPS Management Program has publications on the Clean Water Act, nonpoint source pollution, and wellhead protection. An interactive ground water sand box model is available for demonstration.
Nevada Division of Forestry
123 West Nye Lane, Suite 142
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4350
The Division of Forestry is a sponsor of the nationally recognized program, Project Learning Tree, and has tree planting programs.
Nevada Division of State Parks
Division Office
123 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4370
District II Office
Interpretive Programming - Western Nevada
1060 Mallory Way
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 687-4379
The District II office coordinates interpretive programs for all of western Nevada. The parks provide the programs covering a variety of environmental education programs and activities for people of all ages. Subjects range from plants, animals, local history, survival, and ecology to conservation and preservation.
Nevada Division of Water Planning
1550 East College Parkway, Suite 142
Carson City, Nevada 89710
Phone: 687-3600
The Division of Water Planning is the state sponsor of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers). This program provides water education workshops for teachers, youth leaders, and resource specialists on water education including local and state water issues, groundwater, surface water, water law, water use, and conservation. The Project WET activity guide provides hands-on, classroom ready activities and demonstrations for K-12 grade students. Other materials available on loan are groundwater models, water quality trunks, water history trunks, and other teacher aids on water (books, posters, videos). This Division prepares and distributes information on water resources in Nevada such as the Walker River and Truckee River Chronologies, the Water Dictionary, and various other water and economic reports.
Nevada Natural Heritage Program
123 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4245
The Natural Heritage Program serves as a centralized data base containing detailed and computer-retrievable data on sensitive species of animals, plants, and communities. The data covers the entire state including State, Federal, and private lands. The program is available for environmental review and planning for both development and conservation efforts.
NEVADA NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION COUNCIL
Northern Nevada Chapter
1060 Mallory Way
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 687-4379
NNREC promotes environmental education and awareness. Projects include establishing a resource center for materials which can be loaned for outdoor environment lessons, workshops for teachers on organizing environmental education programs, and cooperating with other community groups to promote environmental education in Nevada. Both the northern and southern chapters actively promote Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and other workshops in which participants clamor for animal skulls, “tree cookies”, and learn to use thermometers, drift nets, basins, hatch kits, increment borers, and other instruments to conduct environmental investigations.
NEVADA SHADE TREE COUNCIL
P.O. Box 3589
Carson City, NV 89702
Phone: 687-4350
FAX: 687-4244
The mission of the Nevada Shade Tree Council is to promote and increase awareness of proper tree planting and care in Nevada; and provide leadership, development, and support in community forestry programs across the state.
NEVADA UNITED FOUR WHEELERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 46521
Las Vegas, NV 89114
Phone: 645-5458
* Backcountry driving awareness classes.
* Creation of trailhead facilities and interpretive cacti garden at the Logandale Recreation Trail System.
* Trail cleanups.
PROJECT LEARNING TREE
123 West Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: 687-4350
Project Learning Tree (PLT) teaches environmental education through approved hands-on activities (K-12) using the “tree” as the learning window. The objective is to teach kids how to think, not what to think. PLT also provides learning workshops to familiarize teachers with activities that will incorporate environmental education into all classroom programs.
RESULTS
1840 Brenda Way
Carson City, NV 89704
Phone: 784-4474
The objective of RESULTS is to change government policies and priorities around the world to work toward the end of hunger and poverty in environmentally sustainable ways. Activities include lobbying efforts, meetings with elected officials and program administrators, writing letters, and organizing press conferences.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
Nevada Chapter
P.O. Box 240
Carson City, NV 89702
Phone: 883-3129
Speakers are available for Project Learning Tree and forestry. Membership is statewide and leadership changes yearly.
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
P.O. Box 1190
Carson City, NV 89702
Phone: 887-2717
Southwest Gas Corporation’s programs encourage youth to think about clean air and uses of natural gas. Speakers, films, and displays are available.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Carson City/Storey County Office
675 Fairview Dr., Suite 229
Carson City, NV 89701-5435
Phone: 887-2252
FAX: 887-2065
Cooperative Extension creates public education programs to meet the needs of communities throughout the state. Educational forums, publications, and volunteer activities address natural resource management, including water management, for the general public and youth audiences. Partnerships with other agencies, government entities, and educational institutions are encouraged.
Cooperative Extension offers an in-class teaching packet on plants, soil, and water that can be used in conjunction with a trip to a garden. The packet visually demonstrates examples of low and high water consuming plants. Water use can be monitored and plants labeled.
U.S. FOREST SERVICE (USDA)
Carson Ranger District
1536 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701-5291
Phone: 882-2766
Videos, printed materials, and presenters are available to teachers and students. Smokey Bear fire prevention materials and films are also available.
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Water Resources Division
Public Information Assistance
333 W. Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 887-7649
Fax: 887-7629
USGS provides scientific data to help decision makers create sound policy for a changing world. Education materials and speakers on water resources and related issues available.
