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Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources | Nevada Department of Wildlife | Nevada Department of Business & Industry | Department of Education | Department of Cultural Affairs
Federal
USDI: Bureau of Reclamation | Bureau of Land Management | National Park Service
USDA: Natural Resource Conservation Service | Forest Service
Other
Clark County Heritage Museum | Washoe May Museum | IVGID WasteNot
Nevada
NV Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Nevada Division of Forestry
John Jones, State Project Learning Tree Coordinator
Nevada Divison of Forestry, 4747 Vegas Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89108
702-486-5123;
- Conservation Education
- Project Learning Tree: The Division of Forestry is a sponsor of the nationally recognized program, Project Learning Tree.
- Tree planting programs.
State Parks Environmental Education Programs - Nevada Division of State Parks
District II Office, Interpretive Programming
1060 Mallory Way, Carson City, NV 89701
702-687-4379
- 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 Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Quality Planning
Tom Porta
333 West Nye Ln, Ste 138, Carson City NV 89706-0851
775-687-4670; 775-687-6396 fax;
- The bureau coordinates the Bureau of Reclamation grant for Project WET in Nevada.
Solid Waste Branch Recycling Programs
David Friedman
333 West Nye Lane, Carson City NV 89710
702-687-4670 x3008; fax 702-687-5856
- The Solid Waste Branch of the Bureau of Waste Management of the Nevada Divison of Environmenal Protection of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources maintains a library of recycling information including audio cassettes, video tapes, and a wide variety of periodicals. Information is available on a loan basis. A web page at http://www.state.nv.us/ndep/recycl/recycle.htm offers links to various recycling resources.
Nonpoint Source Management Program
Jim Smitherman
333 West Nye Lane, Carson City, NV 89710
702-687-4670 x3008
- 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 Natural Heritage Program
Glenn Clemmer
1550 E. College Parkway, Suite 145, Carson City, NV 89706-7921
702-687-4245; 702-885-0868 fax
- 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 Department of Wildlife
Elsie Sellars, Region II Conservation Education
4747 Vegas Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89108
702-486-5127;
- Conservation Education Bureau
- Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatic: Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW) uses Project WILD and the Aquatic Supplement to promote learning about the environment, emphasizing wildlife. A free copy of the Project WILD or Aquatic Supplement Guide can be obtained by attending a workshop in your county. A variety of additional teaching materials are also provided at these workshops, including coloring books, a handout notebook, posters, wildlife picture sets, etc. To find out about a Project WILD or Aquatic WILD workshops, call Elsie Sellars, 702-486-5127, Las Vegas.
- Some videos and materials are available for loan.
- Fishing Clinics: NDOW is also conducting free fishing clinics for children and adults throughout the state. For information, call Kim Toulouse, Aquatic Education Coordinator, 688-1893, Reno, or Ivy Baker, 702-486-5127 x3863, Las Vegas.
NV Department of Business & Industry
Nevada Commission on Mineral Resources - Division of Minerals - Education Program
Walt Lombardo
1771 E Flamingo Rd, Ste 120-A, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-486-4343;
- The Nevada 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 Nevada classroom teachers. Classroom demonstrations and presentations can also be arranged.
- Project MINE: video and curriculum series for K-6
- Mineral Education Workshops: the Division, together with the Nevada Mining Association, cosponsors the Annual Northern and Southern Nevada workshops for teachers (K-12).
Nevada State Energy Office
1050 East William, Suite 435, Carson City, NV 89710
702-687-4910
- The Nevada 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.
NV Department of Education
Richard Vineyard
700 E Fifth St, Carson City NV 89701
702-687-9149; 702-687-9118 fax;
NV Department of Cultural Affairs
Divison of Museums and History
Marcia Britton
708 North Curry St, Carson City NV 89703
775-687-4340; 775-687-4333 fax;
- See the Museums page for specific museums.
Nevada Rangeland Resources Commission
350 Capitol Hill Ave, Reno NV 89502-2923
775-688-1180; 775-688-1178 fax; NRRC@NevadaRangelands.org
Federal
Using funds from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA), four federal agencies (Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service and National Park Service) have established several collaborative programs.
- Get Outdoors Nevada - Interagency Volunteer Program
US Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation - Environmental Education Program
Phil Aurit
Lower Colorado Regional Office
PO Box 61470, Boulder City NV 89006-1470
702-294-3516 W / 702-293-7425 H;
- Project WET: The Bureau of Reclamation is the 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.
Bureau of Land Management - Environmental Education
Kathy August - Environmental Education
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
1000 Scenic Dr, Las Vegas NV 89124
702-363-1921
- Project Archaeology:
- Explore the Great Outdoors: trains teachers to use the Red Rock Canyon facilities and environment
National Park Service, Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Ellen Anderson & Amanda Rowland, 601 Nevada Hwy, Boulder City NV 89005, 702-293-8918;
- For Teachers: includes Mojave Desert workshop, field trip info
- For Kids:
National Park Service, Great Basin National Park
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Natural Resource Conservation Service - Nevada
Liz Warner
5301 Longley Lane, Bldg. F, Suite 201, Reno, Nevada 89511-1805
(775) 784-5863 / FAX: (775) 784-5939
USDA Forest Service. Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, summed up the mission of the Forest Service "to provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run." National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equivalent to the size of Texas. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest covers all of Nevada and part of the eastern Sierra Nevada.
- National Conservation Education Program; http://na.fs.fed.us/spfo/ce/index.cfm
- Intermountain Region (R4), 324 25th St, Ogden UT 84401; Contact: Linda Ries, 801-625-5254
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Supervisor's Office (SO), 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks NV 89431; http://www.fs.fed.us/htnf/; Contact: Christie Kalkowski, 775-331-6444
- Carson Ranger District; 1536 S Carson St, Carson City NV 89701; Contact: Laura J. Williams
- Spring Mountain National Recreation Area, 2881 S Valley View Blvd #16, Las Vegas NV 89102; Contact: Victoria Shaffer, 702-515-5404
Clark County
Washoe County
Washoe County Parks & Recreation
- Oxbow Nature Study Area, 3100 Dickerson Rd, Reno NV 89503; 775-334-3808;
Waste Not, Incline Village General Improvment District
- The WASTE NOT - Community Conservation Effort provides a variety of earth friendly services to Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents. WASTE NOT strives to find new ways to improve the community conservation programs making them easier and more effective.
