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October 29, 2011 —The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Find a collection site near you 
October 14, 2011 — NEMO Nevada Water Quality Workshop: This free workshop will be taught live at the NEW Washoe County Cooperative Extension Office, 4955 Energy Way, Reno. Energy. Download the Flyer 
June 2011 — Rivers are for boats NOT Trucks!!! May 2011: National Drinking Water Week — Each year, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and an alliance of organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sponsor National Drinking Water Week to highlight the importance of tap water and the need to reinvest in our water infrastructure. (More from US EPA) April 4, 2011 — 12th Annual Basic Best Management Practices (BMP) Workshops are on April 26 and 28, 2011. Visit the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for more information. March 26, 2011 — Explore fun and engaging ways to meet standards though the study of water science topics [Explore your
Watershed— Internet Technology & STEM]
-- 2010 -- 2011 Earth Day Celebrations and Information December 11, 2010 — Workshop: Further your understanding of water topics using internet and computer resources! Learn how to use technology in your classroom to deliver exciting interdisciplinary lessons through the window of science: Leave with cutting-edge materials from Project WET and Project Learning Tree! [Download the Flyer ]
Register Now — It's the 5th Annual Carson River Snapshot Day. It's a water quality monitoring event for citizens who care about their watershed -- it all happens on Saturday, October 16, 2010 -- 9:00 to Noon [Download the Flyer [and] Download the Assumption of Risk Form
October 13, 2010 — Celebrate Earth Science Week with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center! Join us after-school for an evening of activities and fun on Wednesday, October 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. as part of Earth Science Week. [Download the Press Release ]
Integrating STEM Into Your Classroom Workshop — Engaging, hands-on lessons for your K-8 students. An overview of the STEM movement and how you can integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math into your already full schedule. Materials and resources to use in your classroom. An opportunity to expand your own knowledge and level of comfort with STEM concepts. (Fridays, Oct. 15th, Nov. 19th, Dec. 3rd and Jan. 7th) — Down Load the Flyer! Man-made wetland could curb pollution to the Truckee River — Sulfate-reducing constructed wetland on Chalk Creek  [City of Reno]
Thursday, June 17, 2010 — Changing Range of Light: Climate Change in the Sierra Nevada presentation by Elizabeth Carmel, with co-authors Dr. Geoff Schladow and Dr. Robert Coat — Download the Flyer [1 Page PDF]
Pedaling Your Watershed Cycles & Science Workshop [June 18, 2010; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm] — This watershed workshop will cycle along the beautiful Truckee River bike path. We begin at the Oxbow Nature Study Area with cycle safety and Safe Routes to Schools. We cycle to the McKinley Arts Center, Rock Park, and E. McCarran; and then cycle back to Wingfield Park and return to Oxbow. Download the Flyer [1 Page PDF] April 2nd, 2010 — Multidisciplinary Activities for Water Education: 4:30-8:00pm and on Saturday April 3 8:00-1:00pm at the UNR William J. Raggio Education Building, Room 2026 — Featured Activities include: The Incredible Journey, Get the Groundwater Picture, The Rainstick, Sum of the Parts, Water Olympics, Is There Water on Zork? Registration deadline March31st Cost: $10.00 .5 NV DOE CE Credit Offered: Contact Sierra Nevada Journeys (775) 355 – 1688 April 5th and 8th 2010 —Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Certified Interpretive Guide Training: This training will increase your skills, and make you more confident in creating and presenting interpretive programs for trail users. March 7-13, 2010 — [From the National Ground Water Awareness Week] Its Time to schedule your annual water well checkup! 
March 9-10, 2010 — Annual Conference “Back to the Basics” Nevada Weed Managment Association -- at J.A Nugget in Sparks — Download/Read the flyer!
February 27, 2010 at the Lake Tahoe Community College (1 College Blvd, SLT, CA) or March 13 at the Tahoe City Historic Fish Hatchery. It's the Trout in the Classroom and Project WILD Workshops -- come join us!
February 20, 2010 — Through Technology -- Further your understanding of water topics using internet and computer resources — Read/Download the Flyer
Februry 03, 2010 — Join us for a Lake Tahoe Project WET Curriculum Workshop: This action-packed, hands-on workshop is for anyone interested in teaching about natural resources, conservation and environmental education. Great hands-on curriculum training for anyone working with K-12 youth. All activities are geared toward teaching about Water Quality issues facing the Lake Tahoe Region January 23, 2010 — Educator Workshop Presented By: The Tahoe Rim Trail Association: Project WILD is an award-winning environmental and conservation education program. The goal of Project WILD is to help develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment that will lead to informed decisions, responsible behavor, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment. Workshop - Exploring Your Watershed through Technology — Further your understanding of water topics using internet and computer resources! [January 9; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; at the UNR Computer Lab COST - $10.00, .5 NV DOE CE Credits Available and SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Call Sierra Nevada Journeys to sign up today! (775) 355 - 1688. -- 2009 -- Name That Bug -- A Photographic Guide: Identification of Stream Insects, Mollusks & Crustaceans [Related Website] EPA Water Quality Video Contest - Winners and Honorable Mentions — In March 2009 EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds launched a Water Quality Video Contest to inspire environmental stewardship and educate the public on ways individuals can improve water quality in their community. EPA received over 250 video submissions, check out the winners on EPA's website. Explore Your Watershed — A FUN outdoor workshop filled with educational resources, tools, ideas & partners! WHEN: Saturday, November 7 8am – 5:00pm — WHERE: Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge -- Sign up now
Join Us — 4th Annual Carson River Snapshot Day: Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00 am to Noon Download: News Release
Citizen Flyer
Team Leader Flyer
August 13, 2009 — Explore Your Watershed — Western Nevada watershed, geology, history and fun! Join us for an empowering teacher workshop where families can learn together! A full day of environmental education -- Thursday, August 13, 2009 / 9:00am – 4:30pm Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. August 13, 2009 — Explore Your Watershed — Western Nevada watershed, geology, history and fun! Join us for an empowering teacher workshop where families can learn together! A full day of environmental education -- Thursday, August 13, 2009 / 9:00am – 4:30pm Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. EPA Water Quality Video Contest - Winners and Honorable Mentions — In March 2009 EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds launched a Water Quality Video Contest to inspire environmental stewardship and educate the public on ways individuals can improve water quality in their community. EPA received over 250 video submissions, check out the winners on EPA's website. |
