This is the final article in a series dealing with drought management plans. As previously noted, this information comes from the "Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch Planning Guide," developed by the University of Nebraska - Lincoln National Drought Mitigation Center, which is available online at: www.drought.unl.edu/ranchplan.
WINNEMUCCA - It may be necessary to wait until after graduation to participate in an extended service trip or get a full time job at a nonprofit organization, but there are several ways local students can serve while still enrolled in high school.
LOVELOCK - When should septic tanks (on-site sewage disposal system holding tanks) be pumped?
This year Newmont Nevada employees, coupled with the Newmont matching funds have pledged a record $2.16 million to local nonprofit organizations.
What would you do if you were lost in the wilderness? You may be thinking, "That would never happen to me." However, it CAN happen to you and it is important that you know how to survive and what to do in this kind of situation. Below are important steps to take if you are lost or stranded in the woods.
WINNEMUCCA - Get ready for the most colorful race in Winnemucca! In mid-September racers will get their clothes, skin and hair colored by participating in the first ever Color the Mucc race.
CARSON CITY - Nearly $1 million in grants to boost tourism to rural Nevada was awarded by the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) this month, according to Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Director Claudia Vecchio.
The Denio Library kicked off its summer reading program, "Dig Into Reading," on May 29. Each Wednesday at 2 p.m. children meet in the Denio Community Hall for an afternoon of themed activities. On June 5, the theme centered on everything Egypt. Activities start with a storytime. For crafts, the children made name cartouches and colored shabtis bookmarks. Games of "Walk like an Egyptian" Mummy Race, Balloon Race, Tug of War and a prize walk were followed by snacks.
CARSON CITY - Tinder-dry vegetation, lingering drought conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires have prompted the Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District Office, and other public land management agencies to implement fire restrictions beginning June 28.
WINNEMUCCA -The Humboldt Volunteer Hospice bet on the Winnemucca Mule Show and Races earlier this month - and they got a great return.
ELKO - On Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. a free presentation on the story of the Basques in the Great Basin is being offered by Kent McAdoo of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension Service.
RENO - The University of Nevada, Reno concrete canoe team battled rainstorms, lightning and competitors from 22 other colleges and universities to take home a second-place finish at the National Concrete Canoe Competition on Saturday.
WINNEMUCCA - The American Red Cross Winnemucca service center will be accepting nominations to honor local heroes and citizens who have shown astounding courage at the 2013 Real Heroes Celebration on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Winnemucca Convention Center-East Hall.
WINNEMUCCA - Game wardens with the Nevada Department of Wildlife will be targeting boaters operating under the influence this weekend in waters across Nevada as part of a nationally coordinated enforcement effort dubbed "Operation Dry Water."
CARSON CITY - There are just a few days left to purchase your tickets for the Nevada Dream Tag raffle. The raffle tickets will continue to be sold until 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.