Nevada environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Nevada Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:24 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Pollution+particles+spur+more+mountain+snow News Brief April 21, 2017 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/Nevada%26%238217%3Bs+rivers+and+streams+show+progress+in+newest+list+of+impaired+waters SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. has approved the State of Nevada's list of waterways in need of protection, and suggested adding portions of 2 rivers in northeastern Nevada. The federal Clean Water Act requires states to assess their rivers, lakes and coastal waters, and submit a list of impaired waterways to EPA. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection previously developed cleanup plans, known as Total Maximum Daily Loads, to address pollutants in over 100 perennial rive... Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+%24330%2C000+for+UNLV+to+Research+Microbes+in+Water+Reuse+Systems SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. awarded $329,650 to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to research human and ecological health impacts associated with water reuse and conservation practices. Nationally, $3.3 million was awarded to 5 institutions nationwide for water reuse and conservation research. "Competing water needs, combined with impacts from prolonged droughts and a changing climate, has increased demands on the finite drinking water resources in the West," said To... Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/U.S.+E.P.A.+Declares+%24749%2C000+for+UC+Riverside+to+Research+Reclaimed+Water SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. awarded $749,631 to the University of California, Riverside to study the human and ecological health impacts of water reuse and conservation practices. University researchers will use the funds to measure levels of contaminants in vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater. Nationally, $3.3 million was awarded to 5 institutions nationwide for water reuse and conservation research. "Competing water needs, combined with impacts from prolonge... Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+%243.3+Million+in+Backing+for+Water+Reuse+and+Conservation+Research%2FResearch+will+measure+health+and+ecological+impacts+of+water+conservation+practices WASHINGTON--Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced backing to 5 institutions to research human and ecological health impacts associated with water reuse and conservation practices. "Increasing demand for water resources is putting pressure on the finite supply of drinking water in some areas of the United States," said Thomas A. Burke, E.P.A. Science Advisor and Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA's Office of Research and Development. "The research announced today will help us ... Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/Walker+River+Paiutes+to+develop+tribal+water+quality+requirements Tribe gains "Treatment in a similar manner as a State" from E.P.A. SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the U.S. E.P.A. announced the approval of the Walker River Paiute Tribe's application for "Treatment in a similar manner as a State" under Sections 303 and 401 of the Clean Water Act. Jared Blumenfeld, EPA's Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest, presented the signed Certificate of Achievement in a meeting with the Tribal Chairman, Bobby Sanchez, at the Wal... Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+Availability+of+%2426+Million+to+Clean+Up+Diesel+Engines+Nationwide $4.4 Million Accessible for Ariz., Calif., Hawaii, Nev., and the Pacific Islands SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. today announced the availability of $4.4 million in grant backing to establish clean diesel plans aimed at reducing emissions from the existing fleet of diesel engines in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands. Diesel-powered engines move approximately 90 percent of the nation's freight tonnag... Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/E.P.A.+awards+%24389%2C000+to+Gila+River+Indian+Community+for+cleaner+diesel+equipment SAN FRANCISCO-The E.P.A. provided $389,000 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act backing to the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona to replace 4 construction vehicles operating at Gila River Farms. E.P.A. announced the grant at a Clean Diesel Workshop with the GRIC in Phoenix, one of 3 Clean Diesel Workshops the E.P.A. is co-hosting throughout Arizona this week. "Replacing older, dirtier diesel equipment with clean diesel backhoes and other construction vehicles protects the h... Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises (02/02/16) Local Foods, Local Places Empowers Creative Economic Development in Rural and Urban Communities in 22 states SAN FRANCISCO - On behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined to declare 27 communities selected to participate in Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/U.S.+E.P.A.+Declares+In+excess+of+%24182+Million+for+Drinking+Water+and+Wastewater+Infrastructure+Plans+in+California Agency highlights Water Recycling Facility in the city of Carlsbad, doubling capacity to recycle all wastewater CARLSBAD-The E.P.A.'s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced in excess of $182 million in backing to California for investment in statewide enhancements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Blumenfeld was joined by the City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall for the announcement at a... Wed, 27 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises+-+Local+Foods%2C+Local+Places+Empowers+Creative+Economic+Development+in+Rural+and+Urban+Communities+in+22+states WASHINGTON - Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined together to declare the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food. Developed as a partnership among the E.P.A., U.S.D.A., U.S... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Pesticides%2FToxic+Chemicals/E.P.A.+Issues+2014+Toxic+Release+Inventory+data+for+Nevada SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. released its yearly Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report that showed that the majority of toxic chemicals managed at industrial facilities in the U.S. increased as a result of production, while delivers into the environment decreased. The trend showing a decrease in delivers to the environment is attributed to an increase in recycling rates. A total of 134 Nevada facilities reported 496.4 million pounds of production-related toxic chemicals... Thu, 21 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/U.S.+E.P.A.+Approves+California%26%238217%3Bs+New+Trash+Control+Policy Innovative requirements will protect state's waterways SAN FRANCISCO -The E.P.A. recently approved the State Water Resources Control Board's new water quality requirements for trash in California's waters. The requirements are part of the state's new Trash Control Policy, designed to keep trash out of streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, coastal and ocean waters in California to protect people and the environment. Trash seriously degrades habitats for... Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Declares+%2419+Million+for+Drinking+Water+and+Wastewater+Infrastructure+Plans+in+Nevada SAN FRANCISCO -The E.P.A. announced in excess of $19 million in backing to Nevada for investments in statewide improvement in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Nevada's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides financing for municipal wastewater treatment projects, while the state's Drinking Water SRF provides financial assistance for drinking water infrastructure improvements. "This substantial investment at the fede... Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Declares+%2425+Million+to+Enhance+Water+Quality%2C+Infrastructure+in+Arizona SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. announced $25 million in backing to Arizona for investment in statewide enhancements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. The funds are directed to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA), which will use them to provide low-cost loans for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure plans and to provide backing for innovative water quality improvement projects. "This substantial inves... Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+Declares+2015+Yearly+Environmental+Enforcement+Results WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) today released its yearly enforcement and compliance results highlighted by large cases that reduce pollution, level the playing field for responsible companies, and protect public health in communities across the country. In fiscal year 2015, E.P.A. secured record-setting hazardous waste, Clean Air Act, and Superfund settlements, and acted swiftly to win a large criminal plea arrangement following a major coal ash spill, among other accomplishments. Add... Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Federal+Government+Awards+Multi-agency+Solar+Power+Purchase+Arrangement+in+CA%2C+Nevada Contract to save agencies $5M and reduce greenhouse gas emissions SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), in partnership with the D.O.E. (DOE), E.P.A. (EPA), and U.S. Forest Service, awarded a contract for the federal government's first-ever joint solar power procurement in California and Nevada. Solar developer SolarCity Corporation of San Mateo, California was awarded a power purchase arrangement (PPA) as part of the Federal Aggr... Tue, 15 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+Stops+Sales+of+WellPlant%26%238217%3Bs+%26%238220%3BMold+Manager%26%238221%3B+to+Protect+Public+from+Unregistered+Pesticide SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. has ordered Sparks, Nev.-based WellPlant Incorporated to stop selling Mold Manager, an unregistered pesticide in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The E.P.A. has issued the "Stop Sale" order to prevent WellPlant and its affiliated company, GST International, Inc., from continuing to distribute or offer for sale "Mold Manager," a product that prevents mold, mildew, algae and moss. The product is made in Oregon and... Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+awards+%2463%2C957+to+Reno%2C+Nev.+Institute+to+educate+students+on+climate+change SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. has awarded an environmental education grant of $63,957 to the Great Basin Institute located in Reno, Nev. The plan will help middle and high school students develop critical thinking skills related to climate change. They will learn how to project and conduct scientific investigations, analyze and interpret data, and use mathematical and computational thinking through a variety of classroom and field-based educational exercises. The Great Basin In... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Environmental+Education+Grants+in+24+States%2C+Puerto+Rico%2C+D.C. WASHINGTON --- Today, the E.P.A. announced the completion of the latest round of awards under the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program. Plans include a community-based plan to study Monarch butterflies, a watershed and stream monitoring teacher training program, a classroom-based simulation of the United Nations Climate Summit, and a mobile laboratory. Additional Plans include school-based, after-school and non-formal EE programs focusing on a range of environmental issu... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100