Nevada State Executive - Director of Conservation and Natural Resources
Recent News About Nevada State Executive - Director of Conservation and Natural Resources
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Nevada names Kaden Barmore new leader of Off-Highway Vehicle Program
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDOR) has announced the appointment of Kaden Barmore as the new leader of the Nevada Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program. Denise Beronio, Administrator for NDOR, expressed confidence in Barmore's abilities: "Kaden brings amazing passion and dedication to the diverse landscape of the Nevada OHV Program and will be an incredible asset to help grow the OHV mission while elevating its brand within the state." She further emphasized his suitability for the role, stating, "Kaden is everything we could have hoped for in...
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Agencies release findings from Lake Tahoe beach water sampling
The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (Lahontan Water Board) and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) collected water samples on July 8 and July 10 at two Lake Tahoe beaches, El Dorado Beach in California and Nevada Beach in Nevada. The samples are part of the California Interagency Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)-related Illness Workgroup’s (Workgroup) ongoing investigation into a dog’s death in the area.
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University teams up with state agency for outdoor industry education initiatives
In partnership with the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, the University of Nevada, Reno has developed two programs to address the increasing demand for skilled professionals in outdoor recreation. The new programs include a specialization in Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Management and a minor in Outdoor Adventure and Leadership (ODAL). The Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Management specialization is part of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, developed in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, while the ODAL minor is housed in the...
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Nevada introduces new tracking tool for harmful algal blooms
The Nevada Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Task Force has introduced a new tracking tool and provided safety tips for water recreation as temperatures rise and residents seek relief in the state's lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. The Task Force emphasizes the importance of staying informed about HABs to safely enjoy Nevada's waterbodies.
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National Pollinator Week highlights importance of preserving Nevada's ecosystems
Nevada is home to thousands of native pollinator species, including highly efficient native bees whose fuzzy bodies excel at gathering and transferring pollen. The state also hosts over 600 butterfly and moth species. These range from generalists to specialists like the yucca moth, which uniquely pollinates Joshua trees and other yucca species vital to the Mojave Desert ecosystem. Protecting these pollinators and their habitats is essential for maintaining Nevada’s diverse and healthy ecosystems.