Walker Basin Conservancy News Today

The Nevada Appeal, the Silver States oldest continuously run newspaper, first published on May 16, 1865.

The Nevada Appeal, the Silver States oldest continuously run newspaper, first published on May 16, 1865.

The Nevada Appeal, the Silver States oldest continuously run newspaper, first published on May 16, 1865.

Many Mountain West farmers grow alfalfa, an especially thirsty crop. Now, a researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno is working to help farmers use less water.

A conservation group dedicated to restoring a northern Nevada lake to healthy levels is one step closer to its goal.

The Pershing County Water Conservation District’s headquarters in Lovelock sits off Interstate 80 a few miles before the Humboldt River disappears into a desert sink. Farmers here have priority rights

The state plans to issue $25 million in grants to retire groundwater rights in places where use exceeds what is sustainable.

The goal of the Raise Walker Lake campaign is to highlight the watershed of our region in this historic year.

The Walker Basin Conservancy says it is expecting Walker Lake to reach record high amounts of water this summer.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ April meeting is Thursday, April 13 at 9am, via Zoom (connection details below). HCC’s public meeting includes coalition and group partner updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health and wellness, plus presentations by guest speakers.