J. D. Suayan News
Nevada Department of Wildlife appoints new diversity administrator
By J. D. Suayan | May 30, 2024
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has appointed Jasmine Kleiber as the new Wildlife Diversity Division Administrator. This division is responsible for the protection and management of numerous non-game wildlife species in Nevada, including those that are at-risk and sensitive.
Spring brings challenges as hungry bears emerge in Lake Tahoe
By J. D. Suayan | May 30, 2024
The Lake Tahoe region is preparing for the arrival of spring, which will see bears emerging from their winter dens in search of food. As the snow melts, these animals will be on the lookout for accessible food sources to replenish their fat reserves depleted during hibernation.
DNA tests confirm suspected wolves in Elko County are coyotes
By J. D. Suayan | May 30, 2024
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has confirmed that recent sightings of animals suspected to be wolves in Elko County were, in fact, coyotes. The confirmation comes after two independent genetic laboratories analyzed DNA samples collected from hair, fecal matter, and urine found near Merritt Mountain, north of Elko.
Nevada Department of Wildlife focuses on comprehensive conservation efforts
By J. D. Suayan | May 30, 2024
Protecting and managing Nevada's wildlife is central to the mission of the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). The department is engaged in conservation efforts through strategic initiatives and management plans. A new bill aims to secure federal funding to fully implement Nevada's Wildlife Action Plan.
Nevada climate report highlights warm December; future outlook remains uncertain
By J. D. Suayan | Jan 25, 2024
Klaire Rhodes, a graduate student at the Nevada State Climate Office, and Thomas Albright, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Interim Nevada State Climatologist, have released their quarterly climate report for Nevada. Their analysis indicates that December 2023 was notably warm, ranking as the sixth warmest December on record.
Nevada sees improvement in drought conditions but challenges persist
By J. D. Suayan | Jun 15, 2023
Nevada's current drought conditions have shown improvement following a wet winter, but challenges persist in some areas. According to Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee and undergraduate student Benjamin Khoh, who prepared an update through the Living with Drought program, much of the state is now drought-free. However, abnormally dry conditions remain from northwestern Nevada through Nye, Lincoln, and Clark counties.
Nevada's ongoing drought prompts calls for improved conservation strategies
By J. D. Suayan | Dec 21, 2022
Nevada, recognized as the driest state in the United States, is once again facing drought conditions. "We're pretty good at handling drought in Nevada. We have a lot of practice," said Steph McAfee, an associate professor in the Department of Geography and the Nevada State Climatologist. "But we're probably going to be moving into a future where we need to get even better at dealing with it, where droughts are going to be more common and more severe."
Global Climate Change Summit discusses impact on Nevada
By J. D. Suayan | Sep 18, 2019
The 2019 Global Climate Change Summit is set to take place on Monday, September 23, at the Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., featuring discussions on climate change impacts in Nevada and responses from businesses and organizations regarding mitigation and adaptation strategies.
University collaborates with Sugar Bowl Resort on high-altitude climate monitoring
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 16, 2018
Winds that tear weather gauges from their mountings and blizzards that bury chairlifts characterize the extreme weather at Donner Summit. This area attracts the attention of climatologists, meteorologists, hydrologists, and water supply managers while also being a prime skiing destination.
University experts explain El Niño and La Niña impacts on Nevada
By J. D. Suayan | Dec 11, 2017
As winter nears, questions arise about Nevada's potential for another wet season, with terms like "El Niño" and "La Niña" coming into focus. To clarify these phenomena and their effects on Nevada's weather, Kerri Jean Ormerod and Stephanie McAfee from the University of Nevada, Reno have released a fact sheet titled "Nevada's Weather and Climate."