Welcome to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

Our mission is to preserve and enhance the environment of the State in order to protect public health, sustain healthy ecosystems, and contribute to a vibrant economy.

Helpful Links

Right Now at NDEP

NDEP Regulation Review As required by Governor Lombardo’s Executive Order 2023-003, NDEP is undertaking a comprehensive review of the regulations subject to its enforcement and will be providing a report to the Governor’s office by May 1, 2023

For more information, view the Regulation Review page

News

Jennifer Carr named Administrator of NDEP

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is excited to announce that Jennifer Carr, P.E., has been appointed by NDCNR Director James Settelmeyer to serve as Administrator...

Read More
View All News

Public Notices

Notice of Proposed Action - BWPC - Trop/UCD Grade Separation

BWPC - Notice of Proposed Action - Application for discharging ion exchange and Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) NV0024255. Persons wishing to comment upon or object to the proposed determinations by the Administrator regarding permit issuance should submit their comments or request, in writing, hand delivered or postmarked no later than 5:00 P.M. on 06/30/2023 , either in person or by mail to:Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Pollution Control 901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001 Carson City, NV 89701

Read More

Notice of Proposed Action – BWPC – Hollister Mine May 31

BWPC - Notice of Proposed Action - National Pollution Discharge Elimination System NV0024171. Persons wishing to comment upon or object to the proposed determinations by the Administrator regarding permit issuance should submit their comments or request, in writing, hand delivered or postmarked no later than 5:00 P.M. on 06/30/2023 , either in person or by mail to:Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Pollution Control 901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001 Carson City, NV 89701

Read More
View All Public Notices

Newsletter Signup: Water Pollution

Success! Thank you for signing up. Check your email to complete your subscription.