Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
Sunday, January 23, 2022
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is launching the next phase of the extended conservation and recreation grants programs.
Formerly known at the Conservation and Resources Bond Program, or Q-1, the bond program was approved by Nevada voters in 2002. The expanded program was approved by the 2019 Legislature.
Over the coming decade, the Conserve Nevada program will provide $217.5 million in bonds for a long list of grants to non-profits, local governments and other agencies.
That includes $77.5 million for projects that enhance recreational trails and facilities, acquire and protect environmentally sensitive land, improve river corridors and wildlands and reduce fire risk. Grants will also go to protect historic and cultural resources.
Another $50 million will be used for projects in the Las Vegas area.
Some $60 million will go to the Nevada Division of State Parks and Wildlife Department to improve wildlife habitat and the state parks system.
Finally, $30 million will pay for improvements at Nevada’s state museums including expansion of the Boulder City Railroad Museum and the East Ely Depot Museum.
Nevadans are encouraged to participate in the process. Among the meetings scheduled is a session Feb. 8 in Reno at the Nevada Department of Wildlife Headquarters, 6980 Sierra Center Parkway, number 120 at 6 p.m.
In addition, there are meetings Jan. 27 in Las Vegas and Elko Feb. 1.
