A Pollution Solution? Why South Lake Tahoe has banned single-use plastic water bottles
Will a new plastic bottle ban curb plastic pollution at Lake Tahoe? Hitchcock Project reporter Amanda Durham explores the science behind a new South Lake Tahoe city ordinance and how it may help.
Moose on the Move: A Surprising New Species Arrives in Nevada
Moose are in Nevada! Learn the facts about our new neighbors and where they came from in this animated short by Ray Grosser.
Golden Mission: Conserving Panama’s Last Golden Frogs
A team of scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno, travel to El Valle de Antón, Panama, for ongoing research on a pathogen killing different amphibian populations. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Nevada will pay $5000 for you to hike the Pacific Crest National Trail in a new way
Visit Carson City will pay two lucky hikers to hike the PCT on the new Capital to Tahoe Trail. By Kat Fulwider.
Rain or Snow? The Crucial Role of Citizen Scientists in Monitoring Precipitation
With help from citizens with smartphones, Reno scientists are learning the secrets of winter storms. By Sydney Peerman.
Nevada’s Population Growth Threatens Rare Plants
Rare plants in Nevada, like the Carson Valley monkey flower, are being bulldozed into extinction as the state’s population increases. By Elizabeth Walsh.
Meet the Scientist: Scott Allen on Exploring Ecohydrology and Ecosystem Processes at UNR
Scott Allen, Ph.D., shares a bit about his research regarding the interactions of water, carbon, and radiation with different ecosystems. By Sydney Peerman.
Climate change in context: Dr. Anne Nolin on snow, fires, forests, and communication
Climate change is all around us! UNR’s Anne Nolin helps us understand the complex interactions at play in western mountain ecosystems – and how to talk about it. By Jayanti Sarkar.
A day in the life of Tahoe’s avalanche rescue dogs
Learn how man’s best friend is helping keep the mountains of the Tahoe region a safer place. By Kat Fulwider.
Nevada Supreme Court ruling could spell change for water management in the Silver State
A recent Nevada Supreme Court ruling is an important win for conservations, local seniors and wildlife. By Kat Fulwider.
