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DOUGLAS COUNTY CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RECYCLING
P.O. Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
Phone: 782-9005
The committee was formed in 1993 by the Douglas County Commissioners to explore the potentials and possibilities of recycling and siting manufacturers who use recycled materials in Douglas County.
FRIENDS OF DONNER SUMMIT
1267 Downs
Minden, NV 89423
Phone: 832-4150
Friends of Donner Summit strive to educate people about the natural history of Donner Summit and to protect the environment and encourage sound planning. They conduct hikes and backpack to Soda Springs, CA.
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (USDA)
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 for students.
NEVADA ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 3401
Stateline, NV 89449
Phone: 588-5087
Nevada Alternative Livestock Association specializes in the raising of elk.
TAHOE CENTER FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
P.O. Box 14600
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 Phone and Fax: (530) 541-5589
TCSF partners with schools, public, and private agencies to develop projects that enhance the educational process and develop environmental literacy. We use sustainability concepts as a integrating theme and a project-based approach to learning which addresses the interrelationships of ecological systems, economic structure, and community dynamics. Our Sustainability Curriculum Program provides ongoing support to teachers and students through outreach activities. These include developing school-community projects that take place in the classroom and in the field, assistance in site selection, project design, coordination, and accessing environmental specialists. Our programs are viewed as a national model by such organizations as the Autodoesk and Stanley Foundations which help support our efforts.
Resources for teachers, parents, and the community include a resource guide for the Tahoe Region ($10.00), in-service training programs, and information exchange (meetings and newsletter).
TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY (TRPA)
Long Range Planning Department
P.O. Box 1038
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: 588-4547
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Douglas County Office
1329 Waterloo
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (physical)
P.O. Box 338
Minden, NV 89423-0338 (mail)
Phone: 782-9960
Cooperative Extension creates public education programs to meet the needs of communities throughout the state. Educational forums, publications, and volunteer activities address natural resource and water resource management for the general public and youth audiences. Partnerships with other agencies, government entities, and educational institutions are encouraged.
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USDI)
Lahontan National Fish Hatchery
710 Highway 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: 265-2425
The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery is open to the public daily for self-guided tours. Guided group tours can be arranged for schools and organizations by contacting the hatchery office.
