The 10-Year Battle That Will Shape the Future of Tahoe’s Olympic Valley

Do water slides, roller coasters, and artificial rivers have a place in Olympic Valley’s future? Two Tahoe nonprofits and thousands of local citizens weigh in on a proposed development. By Hannah Truby.
Could a “Turkey-Syria”-Sized Earthquake Happen in Nevada?

Why the Turkey-Syria earthquake of 2023 was so damaging, and what Nevadans should know about our own earthquake risk. By Robert Rincon.
Fire Weather Extremes Make Prescribed Burns Riskier, But More Essential Than Ever

For Nevada land managers — including many with ties to local tribes — climate change is making it more difficult to put “good” fire on the ground. By Shelby Herbert and Molly Peterson.
Nevada Botanist is Creating State’s First Complete Plant List

Jerry Tiehm from the University of Nevada, Reno, has been on a 49-year quest to collect and document every plant species in Nevada. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Dr. Charles Goldman Honored at Tahoe Summit, Addresses Threats to the Lake

A group of leaders and stakeholders convened at the Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday to discuss ways to protect the basin. At the event, a renowned local scientist was honored for his work to maintain the health of the lake.
Wetland Habitat in America’s Driest State

Wetlands come in many shapes and forms, and are found in the most unexpected of places — even here in Nevada!
Exploring Chilean Geysers and Hot Springs with a Geologist

Dr. Carolina Muñoz-Saez, a Chilean geologist, explains her work studying geyser fields and how she found love for the earth at a young age.
Bureau of Land Management Begins What Could Become Largest Gather of Wild Horses In Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management plans to capture at least 22,000 wild horses and burros — nearly doubling the number they captured in 2021.
Kayaking The Salmon River From Source To Sea: How This RSJ Alum Is Fighting Imminent Salmon Extinction

Three women are undertaking a thousand-mile journey to raise awareness about the four dams choking the life out of the Lower Snake River.
Proposed Reno Townhome Development Threatens Rare Plant

An extremely rare wildflower known only to grow in the Reno-Virginia City-area was recently found on the site of a proposed townhouse development.