Environment

Nevada Division of Forestry this week signed a three-year contract for air support during wildland firefighting throughout the state.

Officials with the Bureau of Land Management this week said they’re seeing an increase of “unauthorized use” on public lands.

Study after study shows an important and often overlooked need in Latino communities: cleaner air.

About 40 people on Saturday gathered in a forest clearing west of Reno for a “Protect Peehee Mu’huh – Life Over Lithium” billboard rally.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday toured the site of the 2020 Pinehaven Fire in west Reno and met with elementary school students who were affected by the fire.

University of Nevada, Reno Extension in August kicks off a two-month online Home Horticulture Certificate Program, the first step to becoming a Master Gardener of Nevada.

Fire restrictions are now in place across most state and federal lands in western Nevada as of Friday, July 1.

Officials with the Bureau of Land Management this week are reminding people to be fire safe as they enjoy the holiday weekend outdoors.

The Nevada Climate Initiative this week made public an Extreme Heat Resource Guide to assist Nevadans with resources and information to deal with heat-related challenges through the summer.

A new off-road naturalist trail from Washoe Lake State Park to Virginia City was released this month offering in-person and virtual options to explore the area’s plants and wildlife.