- Protecting the Canyon’s WaterSave 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 […]
- Show Your Support for SB285On Wednesday, March 31, Senator Dallas Harris is proposing SB 285 to make Nevada streets safer for cyclists! The bill was drafted with assistance from Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones in response to SB 183. It has numerous provisions including: – Revising drivers education to include laws relating to cyclist and pedestrian safety– Clarifies the […]
- Wear Your Support: #NoMoreGhostBikes GearFor a limited time, you can show your support for the five lives lost on December 10 by ordering a “No More Ghost Bikes” cycling kit. These kits are available for purchase now through April 7. All of the proceeds will benefit the families of those lost. The kits come in four colors: black, blue, […]
- Join Save Red Rock for a 30×30 SpotlightJoin 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 […]
- Education Not Restriction: SB 183 is NOT a SolutionDefend your right to ride Nevada Senator Joe Hardy is proposing a biking ban in Nevada. If passed, SB 183 will make it illegal for cyclists to ride on over 4400 miles of Nevada roadways where speed limits are 65 MPH or higher. Make Your Voice Heard Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just support […]
- PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO SB 183 VOICED DURING SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING INCLUDING CYCLING ADVOCACY GROUPS AND SURVIVORS OF THE DECEMBER 10 TRAGEDYLAS VEGAS (March 18, 2021) –During the Senate Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 17, cycling advocacy organizations and Nevada residents came out in strong opposition to Senator Hardy’s SB 183. The bill proposal places restrictions on cyclists, including prohibiting persons from riding bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters on a roadway where the speed limit […]
- Fight for the Bike Trails: Public Comment Period Now OpenLast week, Save Red Rock proudly announced the Red Rock Canyon Legacy Trails has been designated as the top capital project funding priority for SNPLMA Round 18. Now, we need YOUR help to ensure the project maintains its status! The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period for SNPLMA Round 18. You […]
- Save Red Rock Supports the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation ActSave 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 […]
- BLM Calls for Public Comment on Cottonwood Valley TrailsThe Bureau of Land Management is calling for public commend on the Cottonwood Valley Trails Recreation Area Management Plan. Save Red Rock is recommends leaving comments regarding the need for bathrooms at trailheads. As more people enjoy Red Rock Canyon, the need for bathrooms is becoming more apparent. You can share your comments by emailing […]
- Red Rock Canyon Legacy Trail Given Top SNPLMA PrioritySave Red Rock is extremely proud to announce the Red Rock Canyon Legacy Trail has been given the top capital project funding priority for the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act round 18. If approved, the Legacy Trail will receive $34 million in funding. In September 2020, the Bureau of Land Management submitted an application […]