| D0 | 2023-06-13 | summer | 0 | - Agriculture
- Plants & Wildlife
- Society & Public Health
| Elko, Nevada plagued with Mormon crickets | Parts of Nevada have been infested with Mormon crickets with the insects covering roads and vegetation in Elko. Leaf blowers, brooms and even a tractor with a blade were used to clear away the creatures. The insects eat vegetation and reduce available grazing for wildlife and livestock. Mormon crickets thrive in drought conditions.
USA Today (McLean, Va.), June 13, 2023
Sectors: Agriculture Plants & Wildlife Society & Public Health
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| D0 | 2020-05-30 | spring | 0 | - Fire
- Relief, Response & Restrictions
| Fire restrictions in Nevada | Fire restrictions took effect statewide in Nevada on May 30, due to drought conditions, dense, dry vegetation and other factors. The restrictions were enacted by the Nevada Division of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and will remain in effect until further notice.
Carson Now.Org (Carson City, Nev.), May 31, 2020
Sectors: Fire Relief, Response & Restrictions
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| D0 | 2020-01-01 | winter | 0 | - Plants & Wildlife
- Relief, Response & Restrictions
- Water Supply & Quality
| Water hauled to 30 guzzlers for Nevada wildlife | The Nevada Department of Wildlife and others hauled more than 167,000 gallons of water to 30 guzzlers in the state in 2020.
KVVU-TV FOX5 Vegas (Nev.), June 7, 2021
Sectors: Plants & Wildlife Relief, Response & Restrictions Water Supply & Quality
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| D0 | 2017-03-31 | spring | 0 | - Relief, Response & Restrictions
- Water Supply & Quality
| Proposed lower well water limit in Nevada | Nevada State Engineer Jason King proposed to lawmakers that new wells drilled at rural homes in the state’s drier regions be limited to drawing one-fourth of the water, or 0.5 acre-feet, that existing wells are permitted to tap. Groundwater was drying up in drought-stricken parts of the state where water rights exceeded available water. Record rains rescued some northern Nevadans who were near to running out of water. If passed, Senate Bill 272 would take effect after July 1, 2017 in areas of water scarcity.
Ely Times (Nev.), March 31, 2017
Sectors: Relief, Response & Restrictions Water Supply & Quality
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| D0 | 2016-08-30 | summer | 0 | - Plants & Wildlife
- Society & Public Health
- Water Supply & Quality
| Water needed for wild horses in the Pancake Herd Management Area, near other slow springs in Nevada | The Bureau of Land Management Ely District began transporting water to wild horses in the Big Sand Spring Valley area of the Pancake Herd Management Area in early September. Spring sources were affected by drought. The additional water was intended to prevent further declines in animal health or mortalities.
The BLM Ely District began supplementing the water at Martilletti Spring on Aug. 30, estimated to be flowing at one half-gallon per minute, which was not sufficient for the 75 or so horses that depend on the spring.
Shortly thereafter on Sept. 8, a report of three dead horses prompted the BLM to supply water to Moody Spring, which was flowing at about one gallon per minute and was inadequate to water the two hundred or so horses that gathered to drink.
Elko Daily Free Press (Nev.), Sept. 13, 2016
Sectors: Plants & Wildlife Society & Public Health Water Supply & Quality
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| D0 | 2012-01-01 | winter | 0 | | Drought reduced Nevada's sage grouse population | Nevada’s sage grouse population numbered about 85,700 in 2012, but drought reduced the count to less than 77,000 in 2013.
Las Vegas Sun, Jan. 12, 2015
Sectors: Plants & Wildlife
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| D0 | 2011-01-01 | winter | 0 | - Plants & Wildlife
- Society & Public Health
| Harm to Lake Tahoe's bears rises with duration of drought | As drought persisted in Nevada, the harm became more apparent as the number of bears killed each year rose. In 2011, three bears were hit and killed by vehicles; in 2012, nine bears died; in 2013, 18 bears died in collisions; and in 2015, the count rose to 21 bears, according to the public information office for Nevada Dept. of Wildlife.
Truckee Sierra Sun (Calif.), March 25, 2016
Sectors: Plants & Wildlife Society & Public Health
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| D0 | 2010-07-16 | summer | 0 | - Fire
- Relief, Response & Restrictions
| Fire restrictions on forested lands and state parks in western Nevada | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office, the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and the Nevada Division of Forestry's Sierra Forest Fire Protection District have enacted fire restrictions in the Bureau of Land Management-Carson District with some exempted areas, the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and the Nevada Division of Forestry’s Sierra Forest Fire Protection District, Lake Tahoe Nevada, Washoe Lake, the Carson River Ranches portion of Ft. Churchill, and Dayton in western Nevada, due to dry weather, heat, and the occurrence of several fires started by people. In these areas, it is prohibited to construct and use a fire unless one is in a developed area, weld, smoke, except in certain locations, or possess or use a firework or explosive device, among other restrictions, beginning on July 16. Reno Gazette-Journal, July 16
Sectors: Fire Relief, Response & Restrictions
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| D0 | 2010-04-25 | spring | 0 | | Road to Overton Beach on Lake Mead closed | The road to Overton Beach on the northern edge of Lake Mead was closed April 25 by the National Park Service because the lake continues to recede from the shore.
Sectors: Tourism & Recreation
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| D0 | 2010-04-24 | spring | 0 | - Plants & Wildlife
- Water Supply & Quality
| Lakebed of Lake Mead offers vegetation for cattle | Cattle eat vegetation growing on what used to be the lakebed of Lake Mead. Dry buoys that used to mark the way to a marina on the northern edge of the lake lay on the ground.
Sectors: Plants & Wildlife Water Supply & Quality
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| D0 | 2010-04-24 | spring | 0 | | Park planner sad to see changes at Overton Beach | The park planner for Lake Mead spoke about his disappointment at seeing the water level decline and Overton Beach being used much less than in the past. Back in 1992 when he began working for Lake Mead National Recreation Area , Overton Beach and its marina were very popular when the reservoir was full.
Sectors: Society & Public Health
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| D0 | 2009-04-26 | spring | 0 | - Business & Industry
- Tourism & Recreation
- Water Supply & Quality
| Two marinas closing to accomodate lower water level on Lake Mead | Two Lake Mead marinas are closing briefly to make adjustments to accommodate the lower water levels. Lake Mead has declined by 100 feet over the past 9 years and is anticipated to be 14 feet lower in July than its lowest level in 2008. It is estimated that low lake levels will cost the Lake Mead National Recreation Area $10 million in 2009, while the concessionaires expect a loss of $1 million this year.
Sectors: Business & Industry Tourism & Recreation Water Supply & Quality
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| D0 | 2009-04-23 | spring | 0 | | Low water level of Lake Mead exposes sharp quagga mussels | Swimmers at Lake Mead are recommended to wear shoes because the low water levels reveal quagga mussels, which used to be underwater. The sharp edges of the shells can injure feet.
Sectors: Society & Public Health
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| D0 | 2009-04-20 | spring | 0 | | Lake Mead marina moves to accomodate lower water level | A marina owner on Lake Mead revealed that moving her marina an additional 60 feet down to the water’s edge as the lake recedes will cost her $400,000. She said that it’s very sad for her to see the lake become so depleted.
Sectors: Business & Industry
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