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Gold Butte Protection and Economic Development Bill Introduced in the House
Broad Coalition Thanks Congressman Horsford MESQUITE, NV – Protect Nevada, a broad coalition of community and business leaders and conservation organizations, cheered Congressman Steven Horsford today for introducing legislation to protect Gold Butte and to boost the local economy surrounding this iconic landscape. “Congressman Horsford really listens to local citizens and has demonstrated that in..
read moreGold Butte NCA Proposal Introduced!
In case you haven’t heard….. The Gold Butte National Conservation Area with Wilderness Act has been introduced by Senator Reid. Please take a moment to thank Senator Reid for his support of this Nevada national treasure. It’s really very easy, just click this link and send him your “digital thank you.” A simple, “Thank you..
read moreKids from After-School All-Stars Program Thrilled with Gold Butte Adventure
“This looks like the ocean coming up on the beach, the same as it did where I used to live,” the middle school student said pointing to a wave of red rock. The boy quickly scampered on, eager to take his next photo of the amazing sights at Hobgoblin’s Playground, otherwise known as Little Finland...
read moreNevada’s “Wild Side” Featured on PBS Program
Efforts to protect Gold Butte Highlighted Mesquite – The Gold Butte region and local citizens who are working to protect it, will be featured in an upcoming episode of This American Land, an environmental news program airing on PBS stations nationwide. This American Land is a series that delves into key environmental issues of the..
read moreDon’t Miss the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on 11/7
Mesquite is very fortunate to receive a showing of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival again this year. It’s a treat normally saved for big cities! This collection of short films promise to be enlightening, educational, and entertaining. Have a wonderful night out and join us on Wednesday, November 7 at the Mesquite Community Theater..
read moreNice Gold Butte Mention in Mi Famila Vota PR
Following President Obama’s visit to Nevada and his engagement with the Latino communities, Mi Famila Vota put out this press release that speaks to their desire for additional support for public lands, including a national designation for Gold Butte. You can read the whole press release here: http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28649-1
read moreGold Butte Featured in PBS’ This American Land Series
Finally got the awesome video that PBS filmed for their “This American Land” series highlighting Gold Butte. Enjoy!
read moreVVWD and FoGB Work Together to Ensure Access to Gold Butte
http://mesquitecitizen.com/viewnews.php?newsid=2408&id=3 (from the Mesquite Citizen Journal) Ken Rock reported on recent work to identify and map current and proposed rights of way in the Gold Butte area for access to the District’s water rights that lay within the proposed National Conservation Area. The District has water rights to 2,154 acre feet per year in the..
read moreReid Introduces Las Vegas Valley Public Lands and Tule Springs Monument Bill
For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 27, 2012 CONTACT: Kristen Orthman, (202) 224-9521 REID INTRODUCES LAS VEGAS VALLEY PUBLIC LANDS AND TULE SPRINGS MONUMENT BILL Washington, D.C.- Nevada Senator Harry Reid today introduced the Las Vegas Valley Public Lands and Tule Springs Fossil Beds Monument Act which would designate approximately 22,650 acres as the Tule Springs..
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