Preserving Our Beautiful Canyon
This is a Unique and Critical Opportunity. First time in 17 years! NDOT is asking the public to submit ideas for their 159/160 Corridor Study through Red Rock Canyon. We are grateful that they considering the future of this area because conditions have changed. If you use these two roads, you know that they are no…
Read MoreWater is the most precious resource in our perpetually dry desert, but unfortunately, persistent drought conditions are threatening the lower Cottonwood Springs wetland riparian area in Red Rock Canyon. To restore this important area to proper functioning condition, the Save Red Rock Water Stewards have engaged a team of biologists to develop a comprehensive long…
Read MoreSave Red Rock is Preserving Water by Removing Invasive Tamarisk in the Lower Cottonwood Springs Invasive Tamarisk is a flowering plant native to Eurasia and Africa. In Nevada, this nonnative species flourishes in riparian areas, selfishly soaking up more than its fair share of water resources. Save Red Rock’s Cottonwood Water Stewards have been hard…
Read MoreJoin Us for a 30×30 Spotlight with National Geographic’s Enric Sala In an executive order issued January 27, President Joe Biden addressed the climate crisis with an ambitious goal – to protect 30 percent of U.S. land and coastal seas by 2030. This target is known as “30 by 30” in the conservation community. You…
Read MoreSave Red Rock is proud to support The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, championed by Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and Congresswoman Dina Titus. The act will protect critical wildlife habitat and cultural sites within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The NCA expansion portion of the legislation, which Save Red Rock worked with…
Read MoreSave Red Rock would support a nomination by Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez and Jacky Rosen for Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior. As a long-time champion for public lands, we are confident that Congresswoman Haaland will use her position to protect the natural beauty Southern Nevada has to offer. Congresswoman Haaland is a proud…
Read MoreDerived from the latin word “ripa,” meaning on a riverbank, riparian areas are the life blood of dry deserts. If you’ve spent any time exploring the trails in Red Rock Canyon, you’ve likely crossed paths with a riparian area. These gorgeous, water rich regions appear like oases in the midst of cacti and Joshua trees….
Read MoreSave Red Rock Supports Spirit Mountain At Save Red Rock, we are proud to have dedicated the past 19 years to preserving and conserving The Red Rock National Conservation Area. We wouldn’t have been able to succeed without the assistance of our neighbors. Now, Nevada lands continue to be under threat, we are lending the…
Read MoreUrgent: Your Red Rock Attitude of Gratitude could help secure millions of dollars for Red Rock Canyon. It’s as easy as sending a Thank You Card to our Nevada representatives! Red Rock Attitude of Gratitude Option 2 Call your senators and representatives and say, “Thanks for voting yes and please keep protecting Red Rock Canyon!” NV Senators and Representatives who…
Read MoreUrgent: Your Red Rock Attitude of Gratitude could help secure millions of dollars for Red Rock Canyon. It’s as easy as sending a Thank You Card between now and August 31! Send a Thank You Card: Or Make a Phone Call: NV Senators and Representatives who voted YES:Senator Catherine Cortez Masto – 702-388-5020Senator Jacky Rosen – 702-388-0205Congresswoman Dina Titus –…
Read MoreWe want to inform you on some important developments in Congress and how you, the backbone of Save Red Rock, can help. Right now, Congress has an opportunity to provide permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a crucial conservation program that could have an impact right here in Red Rock Canyon….
Read MoreEmail Your Senators Thank you for your support and for sending this letter. More information about why this is so important: It’s due to a recent concern: the nomination of David Bernhardt for Secretary of the Interior. The Department of the Interior is one of the most important departments; it oversees key federal agencies like the…
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