Nevada Conservation League response to Dept. of Energy shipping plutonium to Nevada
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 30, 2019) – Upon learning of National Nuclear Security Administration General Counsel Bruce Diamond’s disclosure that radioactive plutonium had already entered the state of Nevada, Andy Maggi, the Executive Director of the Nevada Conservation League issued the following statement: “The actions of Department of Energy are unacceptable. Nevadans were told this was […]
Why Nevada Needs an Office of Outdoor Recreation
by Mauricia Baca, Executive Director of Get Outdoors Nevada One of the greatest success stories of the last few years has been the boom in our outdoor recreation industry. Last year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released data showing that outdoor recreation accounted for 2.2 percent of GDP in 2016. The BEA found that while […]
Steve Sisolak Stands Up for Red Rock
NCL issues statement on Sisolak’s strong stance protecting Southern Nevada’s natural treasure This week developer Jim Rhodes applied to have a requirement that he obtain a BLM right-of-way for the access road for his proposed development in Red Rock Canyon at Blue Diamond Hill waived. This requirement established by the Clark County Commission in 2011 […]
NCL PAC calls out Tisha Black for inaccurate statements on development in Red Rock Canyon and her position on proposed project
Tisha Black, candidate for Clark County Commission District F, stated her support for controversial development in Red Rock Canyon during Mountains Edge Community Forum. During a forum for the Mountain’s Edge Community on 9/19/2018 Clark County Commission Candidate Tisha Black was made several incorrect statements on potential development in Red Rock Canyon and stated that […]
Nevada Conservation League PAC Announces $2.1 Million Field Program to Defeat Adam Laxalt
Laxalt named to “Dirty Dozen in the States,” ranking among worst state-level candidates for the environment nationwide Las Vegas, Nevada — At a press conference alongside public health and clean energy advocates, the Nevada Conservation League (NCL) PAC today announced a $2.1 million field effort to defeat governor nominee Adam Laxalt. Laxalt, who has consistently […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces New Executive Director
Press Release | February 29, 2016 Las Vegas, NV – The Nevada Conservation League (NCL) is proud to announce the selection of Andy Maggi as the organization’s new Executive Director. Andy starts his new position effective Monday, March 21, 2016. With over a decade of experience in political and conservation organization management, Andy brings a keen sense of […]