Pay It Forward Project and Clean Up The Lake Bring Litter Education to Tahoe’s Students
Two local non-profits are working to keep Tahoe’s environment litter-free through a new youth education program. By Cara Hollis.
Why is Lake Tahoe remarkably clear?
Why is Lake Tahoe so remarkably clear? It’s all about the biological interactions, says Dr. Sudeep Chandra, director of UNR’s Global Water Center and co-chair of the Tahoe Science Advisory Council.
Local Slediquette Effort Minimizes Plastic in the Sierra
Plastic sleds are a staple of winter fun for many, but they come with a hidden cost to the environment. A recent effort by Take Care Tahoe promotes “slediquette.” By Ariel Smith.
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.
