Science and Environment

See also:

• Regional: North America: United States: Regions: Southwest: Science and Environment  (3)
• Regional: North America: United States: Science and Environment  (80)
• Science: Technology: Energy: Nuclear: Nuclear Waste: Yucca Mountain, Nevada  (12)

Carson Water Subconservancy District - - Serves as the coordinating body for an Integrated Watershed Planning Process (IWPP) for the Carson River watershed.

Climate of Nevada - - Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center.

Desert Research Institute - - Affiliated with University of Nevada; research programs focus on water resources and air quality, global climate change, the physics of the earth's turbulent atmosphere, and humanity's historic struggle to adapt to harsh environments.

DOE Nevada Photo Library - - A collection of historic still photos of nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site and in the Pacific Ocean. Also includes photos of test preparations at the Test Site, waste management facilities, other infrastructure at the site, and wildlife living on the site.

Eureka County, Nevada Nuclear Waste Page - - Information for county and state citizens, concerning transportation and storage of nuclear waste. Includes news clippings, maps, and links.

Friends of the Black Rock Desert - - Dedicated to the health, diversity and productivity of the Black Rock and High Rock regions.

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful - - Dedicated to creating a cleaner, more beautiful region through education and active community involvement.

Lahontan Audubon Society - - Serves Northern Nevada from Reno; provides schedules and events calendar with links to related sites.

Nevada, Division of Environmental Protection - - Information to help individuals, companies, organizations, and governmental entities comply with Nevada environmental laws and regulations.

Nevada Meteorites - - Map, photos, and other information about meteorites recovered in Nevada and adjacent states.

Nevada Native Plant Society - - Non-profit organization presents its newsletter, field trips and programs, publications, and a plant photo gallery.

Nevada Nukes Atomic Cafe - - Discussions about environmental issues related to nuclear and toxic waste, with links to related sites.

Nevada Rangeland Resources Commission - - Dedicated to the state’s rangelands and a better understanding of how ranchers use and manage public lands.

Pyramid Lake Fisheries - - Includes information on how the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is restoring and managing populations of the endangered Cui-ui and the threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout.

UNRSL Helicorder Camera - - View the analog earthquake helicorder drums displayed in the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno.