desert tortoise

In a move that many experts described as a shift to promote industry, the Interior Department is rolling back policies to offset the impact of development on public lands.

Three new species of toads have been discovered living in Nevada’s Great Basin in an expansive survey of the 190,000 square mile ancient lake bottom.

In keeping with long-standing tradition, limited-edition, numbered silver medallions have been created to commemorate the 79th Nevada Legislative Session.

This last weekend of August is filled with ways to celebrate your community. Carson Animal Shelter Initiative, better known as CASI, hosts their annual Bark, Whine, and Dine Fundraiser at Fuji Park. Animal lovers can also head to Carson Catalina Apartments for a rummage sale that benefits the Carson Tahoe SPCA. The Carson City Sheriff's Office young Explorers will host a fundraising car wash; The Marine Corp League can be found at the north Carson Walmart; half of the donations received will go to Deputy Howell’s family fund. And don’t miss out on the drought-friendly water balloon ice bucket challenge raising funds for ALS at Butler Meats on Sunday.

SATURDAY:

• Car Wash fundraiser for Carson City Sheriff’s Office Explorers at Unique Sounds: 3080 Hwy 50 East (10am-2pm)
• Virginia City Ferrari Hill Climb
• Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
• Rummage Sale fundraiser for Carson Tahoe SPCA at Carson Catalina Apartments: 700 Hot Springs Rd. (7am-ish until?)
• Annual Outreach and Fundraiser by the Marine Corps League of Carson City Silver State- Detachment 630 at the Walmart store on Retail Drive (8am-5pm; half of the donations go to the family of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy and former U.S. Marine Carl Howell)

Carson City Cooperative Extension is hosting a Desert Tortoise Adoption and Care workshop, Saturday, August 29, from 10-noon at their office: 2621 Northgate Lane, Room 12. Many pet tortoises are looking for homes. For more information visit tortoisegroup.org and get started today by completing an adoption form. Call Janina at 702-372-3967 for more information.

Just remind yourself that these April showers bring May flowers, and the balmy spring weather is returning in just a few days. This weekend has indoor and outdoor activities aplenty, so you can choose the degree of wind and rain you want to deal with.

There will be a Desert Tortoise Adoption Presentation on April 25, 10 a.m. to noon at the Carson City Cooperative Extension, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 15.

A brand new science program designed for all ages comes to the Nevada State Museum, Carson City’s Family Fun Saturdays program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday, March 14.

“Desert Adaptations,” introduces visitors to plants and animals that survive in the harsh region, including the kangaroo rat, burrowing owl, desert tortoise, antelope squirrel, creosote bush, cacti and succulents.

Experience a hot new science program introducing the masters of survival: Kangaroo Rat, Burrowing Owl, Desert Tortoise, Antelope Squirrel, Creosote Bush, cacti, and succulents.

Discover science and art activities the whole family can enjoy.

Despite overall numbers in the tens of thousands, mustang advocates say the wild horse is on the verge of going extinct in North America for the second time in 13,000 years and deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act alongside grizzly bears, the desert tortoise and humpback whales.

Carson City, Nev. – In honor of Nevada’s 150th birthday, the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission invites all elementary age children in Nevada to participate in choosing the design elements for the third Sesquicentennial medallion.

The medallion, third of four in the Sesquicentennial series being produced throughout the year, will feature the winning design elements as chosen by Nevada students. Votes must be submitted to Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki’s office no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday the re-introduction of his "Small Lands Tracts Conveyance Act" (H.R. 1633) to accelerate the process for transferring small parcels of federal land to local communities.

In western states, straightforward, non-controversial public land sales to decrease the vast federal inventory and promote local control can take more than a decade to complete. While Amodei believes there should be scrutiny for any sale, he cites the bureaucratic regulatory maze and slow legislative process as the main culprits in dragging out the transfers.

Whether a thief snatched him or he fled his seemingly inescapable confines, Stretch the desert tortoise is missing.Owner Eileen Cohen of Minden said she's sick with worry over her beloved pet."W...

The desert tortoise is not native to Northern Nevada, but those that are here are thriving in the care of dozens of tortoise lovers.To help preserve tortoises, the Douglas-Carson-Reno Desert Tortoi...