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The Conservation District of Southern Nevada is interested in building community partnerships to make Clark County a sustainable place to live. CDSN is seeking innovative environmental projects. Fill out our Project Partnership Form to work with CDSN on a sustainability project. Submission of the form does not guarantee partnership with CDSN. This form is for informational purposes only and no contract is implied. Projects selected for further evaluation is at the discretion of CDSN. We look forward to making Clark County sustainable with you!!
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Stormwater Quality Education Program
The Stormwater Inlet Marking Program involves the use of bi-lingual plastic plaques that adhere to the sidewalk above stormwater inlets. Each plaque states, “DON’T POLLUTE DRAINS TO LAKE MEAD, ˇNO CONTAMINE! SE VA AL LAGO MEAD”. This program also addresses some of the stormwater inlets that were not labeled during the previous Plaque Attack Campaign in 1999. The purpose of the Stormwater Inlet Marking Program is to revive a multi-agency effort to raise awareness of the importance of stormwater quality protection. Having this message at the stormwater inlets helps the pubic make the connection between the water that flows into the basins and the water that will eventually be pumped from Lake Mead to their faucet.
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| Stormwater Plaque being presented at Las Vegas City Council Meeting |
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| Speakers at Stormwater Kick-Off Event |
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2011 Stormwater Poster Contest Winners
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1st Place
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Eva Rushford
Goolsby E.S.
Ms. De La Torre
4th Grade
| Samual Rickard
Elise L. Wolff E.S.
Mrs. Planteen
5th Grade
| Jaslin Estavillo
Eileen Connors E.S.
Ms. Wright
4th Grade
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Trevor Bridges
Elise L. Wolff E.S.
Mrs. Bernick
5th Grade
| Maricela Jazmin Chapa
Helen Herr E.S.
Mrs. Campbell
4th Grade
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2010 Stormwater Poster Contest Winners
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1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Ann N. Tang
Jydstrup E.S.
Ms. Moran
5th Grade
| Gelene Estrellado
Reedom E.S.
Ms. Keilen
5th Grade
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Alyssa Fortaleza
Marion Earl E.S.
Mrs. Kulikowski
5th Grade
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Leslie Villagomez
Clyde C. Cox E.S.
Ms. Harris
5th Grade
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Morgan B. McLaughlin
Darnell E.S.
Mrs. Thayer
5th Grade
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Mt. Charleston License Plate Grant Program
This program, administered by the State Land Use Planning Agency (SLUPA) and sponsored by the Conservation District of Southern Nevada (CDSN), is dedicated to projects and programs that support the natural environment of Mt. Charleston. These Funds are available as grants and must be used for:
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The support of programs for the natural environment of the Mount Charleston area, including, without limitation, programs to improve the wildlife habitat, the ecosystem, the forest, public access to the area and its recreational use, and must not be used to replace or supplant money available from other sources. The Administrator may provide grants from the account to other public agencies and political subdivisions, including, without limitation, unincorporated towns, to carry out the provisions of the program.
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Backyard Composting
The Conservation District of Southern Nevada in cooperation with Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, University of Reno Extension Service, and Southern Nevada Eagle Scouts had built a three bin composting unit at the Las Vegas Center for Urban Water Conservation. The composting bin contributed to a research project that helped to determine proper composting methods in desert climates. This project promoted green waste production and encouraged the public to participate in backyard composting.
*The District does not currently have composting bins available.
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Greenbuilding/Straw Bale Structure
The Conservation District of Southern Nevada was awarded a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for the construction of a straw bale structure at Moapa Valley High School. The building is located at the Moapa High School Pirate's Cove Agricultural Farm. It serves as a place for students and the community to gather. Students were actively involved in building the structure providing a hands-on educational element to the project. The structure showcases "green building" techniques, meaning that construction methods incorporated recycled materials, reduced construction waste, and resulted in long and short term energy reduction. The project's Grand Opening took place in May 2008. Please click the following EPA and Library of Congress links to read more about the structure.
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| Interpretive Sign |
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| Straw Bale Structure |
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"Partners in Conservation and Friends of Pirates' Cove are proud to partner with the Conservation District (of Southern Nevada) on projects in the rural communities of northeast Clark County. The Straw Bale and Community Conservation Gardens both benefit from CDSN's years of leadership and conservation expertise."
-Elise McAllister, Supervisor, CDSN; Moapa Resident; Administrator, Partners in
Conservation
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| Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Each year between Dec. 26 and Jan. 15 local government agencies, nonprofits and businesses work together in a joint effort to keep Christmas trees out of Southern Nevada's local landfill. The program was established in 2001 to educate the community on how recycling Christmas trees helps ensure the sustainability of our area by saving valuable landfill space. When chipped into mulch, cut trees become valuable organic material used in landscaping projects that help conserve soil moisture and keep plants healthy. This service is free and has over 20 convenient location throughout the valley. Click here to find a drop site nearest you.
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Clark County Wetlands Park
The Clark County Wetlands Park is one of the premier environmental projects in Southern Nevada. It has been recognized by Harvard University as one of the five best wetlands projects in the world. Encompassing almost 3,000 acres along the Las Vegas Wash, the Wetlands Park helps purify urban runoff and offers a refuge for local wildlife and native plant species. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to this peaceful place as they enjoy one of the most significant wetlands in the Mojave Desert. The Park provides amazing scenic lookout locations and areas to spot migrating birds. The Conservation District assists Clark County Parks and Recreation in securing funding for park projects including habitat restoration education, water quality monitoring and protection, volunteer planting events, and the development of the visitor?s center.
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"When we decided to develop the 'Plants and Animals of the Las Vegas Wash and Clark County Wetlands Park' field guide, we knew immediately who we wanted to partner with to design it: The Conservation District of Southern Nevada. The knowledge and expertise they bring to outreach and education projects is invaluable."
-Keiba Crear, Manager, Environmental Monitoring and Management Division,
Southern Nevada Water Authority
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Moapa Demonstration Gardens
This desert gardening demonstration was constructed using plants for 4 themed gardens based on conceptual designs provided by students from the UNLV Landscape Architecture School. Located around the Farm’s straw bale classroom, the garden showcases water efficient native landscapes in all 4 gardens; the Succulent garden, the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden, Scrunch & Sniff Garden, and the Native American Garden. The gardens were funded by a grant from Clark County’s Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management, and in-kind donations from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, High Desert RC&D and UNR Cooperative Extension.
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Acacia Demonstration Gardens
The Conservation District of Southern Nevada in cooperation with the City of Henderson and other community partners has created the Acacia Demonstration Gardens at Acacia Park in Henderson. The Gardens are a great resource and learning center for the aesthetic display of regionally appropriate plants. The Gardens promote environmental awareness and encourage the enjoyment of the natural beauty of our desert environment. The Gardens demonstrate conservation practices including proper tree planting and care, erosion control, integrated pest management, and effective irrigation and nutrient management. A main trail and secondary pathways lead visitor though creative residential landscape designs and specialty gardens. Interpretive display signs address practices such as composting, nutrient management, water conservation terracing, and wildlife protection. The Demonstration Gardens show residents how to protect our natural resources and make their yards attractive while saving money. The Gardens are available to local elementary school students as outdoor science labs to study topics such as soils, urban forestry, and wildlife. The city of Henderson donated the land, while the Conservation District of Southern Nevada secured funding, coordinated the construction, and continues to promote the project. Please visit the Gardens at 50 Casa del Fuego at the corner of Gibson and Las Palmas Entradas.
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| Tomi Garden
This individual garden is located in the Acacia Demonstration Gardens and is dedicated to Nanyu “Tomi” Tomiyasu, who was recognized for his work with the Boy Scouts, the Gardens at the Springs Preserve and the UNLV Arboretum. The Tomi Garden highlights different trees and bushes equipped for a desert environment. Tomi's contributions of his wealth of knowledge about trees and desert soils will always be treasured.
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River Mountain Loop Trail Partnership
The Partnership’s goals are to expand and protect trail opportunities in and around the Las Vegas Valley. The River Mountains Loop Trail is a proposed multiple-use trail, approximately 30 miles long. The trail system will benefit local communities and visitors to the region. The CDSN is an official partner in the River Mountains Loop Trail Partnership by helping secure funding.
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