Melanie Smokey, of Washoe and Western Shoshone descent, spoke to a crowd of about 100 Las Vegans Saturday.
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Alan Halaly started covering water and environmental issues at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in January 2024. He hails from Florida, where he served as editor-in-chief of the University of Florida’s student-run newspaper, The Independent Florida Alligator. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Journalism Awards, the Online News Association and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Throughout his career, he has reported across many beats for the Miami Herald, NPR-affiliate WUFT, The Daily Beast and the Miami New Times.
The water will only be deep enough to kayak for two weeks, officials said. The lake was formed after a deluge of rain over the past six months.
More than $44 million in federal funds will go toward upgrading Nevada’s water infrastructure, the Biden administration announced.
Whether you’re a plant pro or just want some green in your home, here are four local shops to get you started.
A deluge of rain from California’s atmospheric river and Hurricane Hilary has made boating possible for a limited time at Death Valley National Park.
More than 70 percent of state residents believe Nevada’s water supply is a serious problem, according to a poll.
This map shows how much water Nevada will lose to the atmosphere. For the next month, estimates are troubling.
A group of students and young adults 18 and older will spend a week camping in Desert National Wildlife Refuge, completely free.
About 200 students spent the day learning about the importance of wetlands in the driest state in America.
A new study shows that human-caused climate change is altering the region’s temperatures and worsening extreme drought.
The five buoys could prevent future boating accidents and help predict water quality.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has released its annual Water Resource Plan, which shows the challenges of dealing with a dwindling Colorado River.
Coyote Springs is a planned community northeast of Las Vegas that was supposed to feature almost 160,000 homes upon completion.
Mark Bowder joins the Las Vegas Review-Journal from The Columbian in Vancouver, Washington.
Increased snowpack in the Rockies made last year a solid one for Colorado River levels. But scientists predict Lake Mead will go back down.
