I know I’m not alone in saying that spending time outdoors has been a game changer for me since March 2020. I lead a conservation organization, and I’ve always enjoyed spending time in nature so that’s not a huge surprise. But it took on a new importance during the pandemic when all of our other…
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Las Vegas Sun: Plan for housing near Red Rock Canyon gets permit OK despite objections
By Hillary Davis A housing development proposed for near Red Rock Canyon that has been met with resistance from conservationists for nearly two decades because it would build-up against the federally protected, popular outdoor recreation area is closer to becoming a reality. The Clark County Commission unanimously approved a permit earlier this month for developer Gypsum…
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Las Vegas Review Journal: Luxury home plan overlooking Red Rock Canyon angers group
Clark County lawmakers recently approved building homes on a gypsum mine overlooking Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which has been the subject of a yearslong debate about environmental impact and private development. But the project on Blue Diamond Hill approved Aug. 4 is not the same as developer Gypsum Resources’ controversial proposal to construct 3,000 houses…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Clark County approves Red Rock housing development application
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Save Red Rock, a non-profit organization, urged the Clark County Zoning Commission Wednesday to postpone an application by Gypsum Resources for a housing development in Red Rock Canyon while under litigation with the applicant. The commissioners voted and approved a design review and use permit for 280 single-family homes in a 563-acre…
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El Tiempo: Ley de Desarrollo Económico y Conservación del Sur de Nevada
Juan Palma • Ex-director estatal de BLM Nací en un pueblo pequeño en el estado de Guanajuato, México. No éramos ajenos a la cruda realidad de la pobreza en México, la cual nos obligó a emigrar a los campos agrícolas de los EE.UU. La vida en los Estados Unidos no mejoró para nosotros. A los…
El Tiempo: Southern Nevada Conservation and Economic Development Act
Juan Palma • Former state director of BLM I was born in a small town in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. We were not oblivious to the harsh reality of poverty in Mexico, which forced us to emigrate to the agricultural fields of the US Life in the United States did not improve for us. At the…
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Protecting the lands that protect us
© Getty Images Growing up in Southern Nevada, I enjoyed time spent outdoors with family and friends, connecting to nature through hiking, camping, picnic days, and during annual family hunting trips to the Ruby Mountains. These lands and the ability to access and forge a connection to nature is something precious we must protect for…
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Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony
Vegas PBS, in partnership with Save Red Rock and Escape Adventures, hosted a free bike ride in Blue Diamond to celebrate the finale of Outdoor Nevada’s fourth season. June 12, 2021 was also proclaimed as Outdoor Nevada Day, coinciding with National Get Outdoors Day. Loyal fans of the program had the opportunity to meet host…
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Nevada Business Magazine: Vegas PBS to Host Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony
Vegas PBS to Host Outdoor Nevada Bike Ride and Proclamation Ceremony WHAT: Vegas PBS, in partnership with Save Red Rock and Escape Adventures, will host a free bike ride in Blue Diamond to celebrate the finale of Outdoor Nevada’s fourth season. Outdoor Nevada enthusiasts and loyal fans of the program will have the opportunity to…
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Las Vegas Sun: Cherish state’s natural wonders
For many Nevadans, Red Rock Canyon is more than just a weekend trip — it is a sacred slice of home. The sandstone cliffs are indispensable to our health, recreation and enjoyment. However, as more people discover this crown jewel, overcrowding and unsustainable usage threaten our most precious public lands. Save Red Rock has always…
Read MoreLas Vegas Weekly: THE CLARK COUNTY LANDS BILL WOULD PROTECT NEVADA’S UNSPOILED ACRES (AND MORE)
Ever wonder why housing prices are so high when Las Vegas is surrounded by empty land just waiting to be developed? Like, why not break ground already? The answer is that developers can’t endlessly build because most of Nevada—48 million acres, according to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)—is owned by the federal government. As…
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Las Vegas Sun: A big victory for a natural beauty
By Pauline van Betten, Blue Diamond At the break of dawn, just as the sun peaks over the horizon, Red Rock Canyon is at its quietest. The cyclists haven’t started their rides, the birds aren’t quite awake, and the rush of cars filled with hikers and climbers have yet to hit the road. In this…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Protect our wondrous lands
Our state is lucky to have unique natural wonders and vast landscapes. They make Nevada such a special place to live, work and explore. Get Outdoors Nevada wants to see these special places protected long into the future and is pleased that Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., recognize that need…
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KVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Nevada senator announces ‘largest conservation bill in state history’
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — It’s being called the largest conservation bill in Nevada history. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the bill on Wednesday, along with a companion bill in the house by Congresswoman Dina Titus. The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act would protect 2 million acres of federally-owned land, including in Red Rock…
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Las Vegas Sun: Proposed bill outlines development of public lands around Las Vegas
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto has filed a bill that would lay out a plan for development of public lands around Las Vegas over the next several decades. The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act attempts to strike a balance between regulating urban sprawl and protecting Southern Nevada’s environment. It would earmark more than 2…
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KTNV ABC 13: Efforts underway to protect Nevada lands, cleanup events scheduled on Earth Day
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — April 22 is Earth Day, and many local businesses and community leaders are taking action to protect Southern Nevada lands. Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto introduced The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act to the U.S. Senate in February. The bill proposes protections for more than two million acres of land, including…
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Las Vegas Review Journal: Clark County urged to adopt conservation plan
Local leaders and environmentalists urged Clark County on Tuesday to adopt a conservation resolution. County Commissioner Justin Jones was among the speakers at a news conference at the Clark County Government Center before the commission’s meeting. The speakers urged the county to adopt the “30 by 30” resolution, which calls on governments to commit to…
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KLAS CBS 8 News Now: New safety campaign aims to keep cyclists safe on Clark County roads
Las Vegas Weekly: THE CLARK COUNTY LANDS BILL WOULD PROTECT NEVADA’S UNSPOILED ACRES (AND MORE)
Ever wonder why housing prices are so high when Las Vegas is surrounded by empty land just waiting to be developed? Like, why not break ground already? The answer is that developers can’t endlessly build because most of Nevada—48 million acres, according to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)—is owned by the federal government. As…
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Las Vegas Review Journal: LETTER: Protecting Southern Nevada’s outdoor treasures
There aren’t many places in the country where there’s an opportunity to set aside 2 million acres of land for public recreation, such as at Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon, and to protect native plants and animals such as in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. We are lucky we live in one of those…
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Law enforcement leads cyclist, emergency vehicle road safety event in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An event was held to help spread awareness for cyclist and emergency vehicle safety in the valley Monday morning. The general manager of Quality Towing James Stahl is expected to attend with local law enforcement. Stahl’s employee Ryan Bilotte was killed on March 9 on the 215 Beltway when a driver…
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