Wildlife Biologist talks about Nevada's Black Bears on Feb. 11 Join wildlife biologist Carl Lackey for an informative discussion on Nevada’s black bear population. Lackey is a well-known black bear specialist from the Nevada Department of Wildlife and has overseen the bear control program for more than 13 years. His work was featured in a National Geographic Channel program titled "The Animal Extractors" in 2006. Lackey will offer a brief overview of the natural history of bears in our state, including basic biological information. He will then discuss bear management issues, threats, and opportunities. With wildfires, drought, and human encroachment into their habitat, bear encounters are no longer uncommon. For a preview of the information to be covered, check out the Wildlife & Habitat section of the NDOW web site: http://www.ndow.org/. You'll find many fascinating reports on the site, including a 46-page booklet: Ecology and Conservation of Nevada's Black Bears as well as historical and current statistics on black bear mortalities and complaints. All programs are open to the public. $1 donation requested.
Date: Feb. 11 (Thursday) 7 pm social, 7:30 pm program.
Location: Bartley Ranch Regional Park
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd., Reno
For more information: Contact Graham Stafford at 686-8478 or email him at graham@grahamstafford.com.
Posted: Jan 28, 2010 |
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| Ruby Pipeline Final EIS ReleasedThe final EIS for the Ruby natural gas pipeline was released on January 8, 2010. This pipeline will stretch across the northern part of Nevada, carrying natural gas from Wyoming to Oregon. The route will heavily impact the sage grouse species and have numerous other impacts along a route which currently has minimal development. Chapter and group members have been involved with this EIS since its inception. When the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission formally accepts the EIS, there will be a short period of tiime to appeal the decision. The final EIS is available at http://www.ferc.gov/industries/gas/enviro/eis/2010/01-08-10.asp. For further information, contact David von Seggern (vonseg1@sbcglobal.net).
Posted: Jan 16, 2010 | New Truckee Meadows Trails GuideTruckee Meadows Trails is a new guide to some 68 trails in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. Each listing provides a trail description, including length and difficulty, allowed uses, trail head amenities, trail map, and how to get there. It tells you whether or not dogs are allowed and about leash requirements. Whatever you are looking for in a local trail - easy walking, dog walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing - you'll find it in this excellent little book. It is divided into five sections, making trails near you easy to find - Eastern Sierra, Virginia Range / Truckee Meadows, Pah Rah / Sparks, Peavine / Northwest, Truckee River. Your free copy of Truckee Meadows Trails is available at the Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space office, 2601 Plumas Street in Reno, from the Scheels store, and at most every park facility in the area. You can also download a copy from the Washoe County website.
Posted: Jan 05, 2010 |
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