Project Summaries
NDOW staff have been hard at work creating and/or finalizing plans, contracts and acquisitions for projects to be funded by Question 1 monies. NDOW has now evaluated and approved projects for round one and round two. Approved projects listed here are broken down into three categories (enhancements, educational or interpretive projects or acquisitions). Scroll down to view summaries of all projects or go directly to the type of Question One project in which you are most interested.
Enhancement | Educational/Interpretive | Acquisitions
Enhancement Projects
Total projects: 15
Many of these proposed enhancement projects were suggested during public scoping meetings held across the state. Those enhancement projects proposed on private or other public lands will be pursued for possible implementation by NDOW only following the development of agreements with the landowner.
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Enhancement - Round 1
Invasive Weed Control, Kirch WMA |
Location:
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Nye County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, waterfowl, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involved the herbicide treatment of 1,000 acres of noxious weeds, primarily knapweed, on the Kirch WMA. |
Project Status:
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This project was completed October 2004 |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Hatchery Refurbishment |
Location:
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Statewide |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Fishing, existing facility, facility safety |
Description:
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In this project, Q1 funds were used to assist with Lake Mead and Gallagher hatchery renovations. Other funding sources are being used to complete the project. |
Project Status:
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Q1 funding portion of the project completed December 2004 |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Cave Lake Dam and Spillway Replacement |
Location:
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White Pine County, Cave Lake State Park |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Dam safety, fishing, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves design and permitting activities to repair and replace the spillway at Cave Lake. State Parks is a partner on this project. |
Project Status:
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This project has been delayed until FY06. |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Comins Lake Expansion |
Location:
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Steptoe Valley WMA, White Pine County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Dam safety, fishing, wetlands, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves design and permitting activities to expand Comins Lake through dam construction. The Nevada Department of Transportation is a major partner in this project and desires to develop the site for wetlands mitigation. The expanded reservoir will provide enhanced fishing opportunities and will significantly expand habitat for wetland dependent wildlife. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing planning, design and funding identification. |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Fencing for Kirch WMA |
Location:
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Nye County, Kirch WMA |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Habitat protection, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves perimeter and interior fence replacement for habitat protection on the WMA. |
Project Status:
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Summer 2005 construction |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Fuji Park Urban Fishing Pond |
Location:
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Carson City, Fuji Park |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Fishing, riparian restoration |
Description:
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This project involves the construction of an urban fishing pond in Fuji Park. Carson City is a major partner on this project. The Carson City Fly Fishing Club is a strong supporter of this project. |
Project Status:
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Design work completed; construction is targeted for 2006. |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Lower Truckee River Restoration |
Location:
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Washoe & Storey Counties |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Riparian restoration, migratory birds, fishing |
Description:
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This project involves restoration of riparian and aquatic habitats associated with the Truckee River, potentially near the Tracy Pond site so that urban fishing can be incorporated into the project. The Nature Conservancy and Sierra Pacific Power Company are partners. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing discussions with TNC, SPPCO, Washoe County |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Tamarisk Control, Humboldt WMA |
Location:
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Humboldt County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves the aerial spraying of about 1,000 acres of tamarisk on the Humboldt WMA. |
Project Status:
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This project is pending coordination with biological control research being conducted on the area. |
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Enhancement - Round 1
Tamberlaine Allotment Water Conservation Project, Steptoe Valley WMA |
Location:
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White Pine County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Sage grouse,x elk, wetlands, fisheries, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves the construction of a pipe and trough system on the east bench of the Steptoe Valley WMA. The project will conserve about 400 acre-feet of water annually and provide fenced drinkers for elk, antelope, and sage grouse, as well as provide for stock water obligations. Partners include BLM and NRCS. |
Project Status:
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Construction summer/fall 2005 |
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Enhancement - Round 2
A-6, B-1, B-6, B-7 Pipelines, Overton WMA |
Location:
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Clark County, Overton WMA |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, waterfowl, existing facility |
Description:
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This project includes the replacement of several pipelines to improve water efficiency, delivery and conservation on the Overton WMA. |
Project Status:
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Construction delayed due to flooding |
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Enhancement - Round 2
Key Pittman WMA Fence Repair/Replacement |
Location:
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Lincoln County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Habitat protection, existing facility |
Description:
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This project includes fence repair and replacement on the Key Pittman WMA for habitat protection and enhancement. |
Project Status:
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Construction planned for FY06 |
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Enhancement - Round 2
Key Pittman WMA Spillway |
Location:
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Lincoln County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Waterfowl, wetlands, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves Nesbitt Lake dike repair for better water distribution and wetlands enhancement on the Key Pittman WMA. |
Project Status:
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Construction planned for FY06 |
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Enhancement - Round 2
Steptoe Valley WMA Wetlands |
Location:
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White Pine County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, migratory birds, existing facility |
Description:
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This project includes the development and enhancement of 500 additional acres of wetlands associated with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant being implemented on the Steptoe Valley WMA. Ducks Unlimited is a project partner. |
Project Status:
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Construction to be completed during summer 2005 |
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Enhancement - Round 3
Lockes Ranch Restoration |
Location:
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Nye County, Railroad Valley |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Sensitive species, wetlands, habitat enhancement |
Description:
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This project involves a contract for restoration planning and implementation of restoration activities on the spring heads and outflows of the recently acquired Lockes Ranch. A USFWS Recovery Land grant will cover 75% of the project cost. |
Project Status:
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Implementation summer/fall 2005 |
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Enhancement - Round 3
Wildlife Management Area Habitat Improvements |
Location:
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Statewide |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, habitat enhancement, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves habitat improvement projects on the Steptoe, Kirch, Mason Valley, and Overton WMAs. Native seed, fertilizer, herbicides, native plantings and fencing will be purchased and applied to the various WMAs for habitat enhancement. |
Project Status:
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Implementation spring/summer 2005 |
Educational or Interpretive Projects
total projects: 3
Educational / Interpretive - Round 1
Hot Creek Native Fish Interpretive Area, Kirch WMA |
Location:
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Nye County, Kirch WMA |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Native fish, education, interpretation, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves the development of interpretive signage and access improvements on Kirch WMA’s Hot Creek to inform the public about sensitive species including the White River springfish. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing planning |
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Educational / Interpretive - Round 1
Wildlife Education/Interpretive Center, Overton WMA |
Location:
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Clark County, Overton WMA |
Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Education, interpretation, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involves partial funding for an interpretive/education facility on the recently acquired Peer property. Funds are also being sought through the Southern Nevada Public Land Act. Project partners include National Park Service, Clark County, Red Rock Audubon and private donors. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing planning |
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Educational / Interpretive - Round 2
Bat Viewing Facility- Truckee River |
Location:
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Washoe County |
Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Education, interpretation |
Description:
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This project includes interpretive signage, access, and a video camera linked to the Internet that will highlight bats inhabiting the McCarran Bridge in Reno. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing planning |
Acquisition Projects
total projects: 8
Many of these proposed acquisitions were suggested during public scoping meetings held across the state. Only those acquisitions with willing sellers will be pursued for possible acquisition by NDOW.
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Acquisition - Round 1
Irrigation Shares Acquisition, Muddy River |
Location:
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Overton WMA, Clark County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, waterfowl, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involved the acquisition of three preferred water shares from the Muddy River to enhance wetlands and other wildlife habitat on the Overton Wildlife Management Area. |
Project Status:
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Acquisition completed October 2003 |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Purchase Peer Property |
Location:
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Overton WMA, Clark County |
Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Education, interpretation, waterfowl, upland game birds, sensitive species, existing facility |
Description:
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This project involved the acquisition of seven acres adjacent to Overton WMA. The parcel will be used to establish an interpretive/education facility and also enhancement of wetlands. Partners include Clark County and Overton Conservation Society. |
Project Status:
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Acquisition completed March 2004 |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Lander County Water Rights Acquisition |
Location:
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Argenta Marsh, Lander County |
Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds |
Description:
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This project involves the acquisition of 3,000 acre-feet of water rights from Rock Creek owned by Lander County for wetlands restoration on the Licking Ranch and the Argenta Marsh. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing discussions with landowner |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Liking Ranch Purchase |
Location:
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Lander County, Argenta Marsh |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, riparian, waterfowl, & sensitive species. |
Description:
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This project involves the acquisition of 1,557 acres adjacent to Battle Mountain along Rock Creek and the Humboldt River. The ranch includes 900 acre-feet of water rights. Project partners include Nevada Department of Transportation and Ducks Unlimited. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing discussions with landowner |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Murphy Meadows Acquisition |
Location:
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Nye County, adjacent to Kirch WMA |
Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Wetlands, riparian, waterfowl, shorebirds, sensitive species |
Description:
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This project involves the acquisition of 2,000 acres of land on the southern border of Kirch WMA. The ranch includes six miles of the White River channel and water rights. |
Project Status:
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Initial discussions with landowner |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Dave's Island Tract Acquisition |
Location:
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Elko County |
Learn more about the Dave's Island Project |
Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Bull trout, redband trout, sage grouse, elk, riparian, access |
Description:
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This project involves the acquisition of a 3,318-acre ranch on the north boundary of Jarbidge Wilderness. The property includes portions of Dave Creek, which is critical habitat for bull trout. A $1.0 million grant from the USFWS Recovery Land Acquisition program has been awarded to NDOW to partially fund the project. Project partners include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation & USFWS. |
Project Status:
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Closing expected to occur summer 2005 |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Kirman Tract Easement, Carson River |
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Douglas County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Riparian, access, fishing, family hunting, migratory birds |
Description:
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This project involves the placement of a conservation easement on 1,200 acres along the Carson River corridor in Douglas County owned by Bently Corp. The easement will allow riparian restoration, fishing, family hunting, hiking, rafting and other public recreation. Partners in the projects include the Nature Conservancy of Nevada and Bently Corp. Partial funding for the project will come from a grant from the State Lands Q1 program. |
Project Status:
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Closing is expected during the summer of 2005 |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Landowner Incentive Projects (LIP), Tier II: Sage grouse, southern Nevada habitats, |
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Statewide |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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sage grouse, sensitive species |
Description:
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This project involves a conservation easement on 120 acres in northern Washoe County to protect sage grouse leks and brood rearing habitat; habitat enhancement in Oasis Valley for Amargosa toad; and Virgin River habitat enhancement. Each project is being funded 75% with USFWS Landowner Incentive Program funds (LIP, Tier II) and 25% through Q1 funds. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing negotiations, planning |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Lockes Ranch Acquisition, Railroad Valley |
Location:
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Nye County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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sensitive species, wetlands |
Description:
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This project involved the acquisition of the 460-acres Lockes Ranch and water rights adjacent to the Railroad Valley WMA. The spring pools and outflows of the ranch are critical habitat for the threatened Railroad Valley springfish. Project partners include the Trust for Public Land and the USFWS. A USFWS Recovery Lands Acquisition grant funded 75% of the project with the remaining funds coming from Q1. |
Project Status:
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Project acquisition completed January 2005 |
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Acquisition - Round 1
Oasis Valley Acquisition |
Location:
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Nye County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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sensitive species, wetlands |
Description:
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This project involves the acquisition of key habitats in Oasis Valley to protect and restore Amargosa toad habitat. The Nature Conservancy of Nevada is a project partner. |
Project Status:
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Ongoing negotiations with various landowners |
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Acquisition - Round 3
Crittenden Reservoir Minimum Pool Conservation Easement |
Location:
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Elko County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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fishing, access |
Description:
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Project Status:
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Ongoing negotiations with landowner |
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Acquisition - Round 3
Humboldt WMA / Newmont Land Acquistion |
Location:
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Pershing and Churchill Counties |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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wetlands, waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, existing facility |
Description:
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Project Status:
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Ongoing negotiations with landowner |
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Acquisition - Round 3
Izzenhood Deer Winter Range Acquisition |
Location:
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Lander and Elko Counties |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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mule deer, sage grouse, access |
Description:
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Project Status:
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Ongoing negotiations with landowner |
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Acquisition - Round 3
Snowstorm Mountains / Little Humboldt Acquisition |
Location:
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Elko County |
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Q-1/Wildlife Values:
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Lahontan cutthroat trout, riparian, access, mule deer, sage grouse |
Description:
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Project Status:
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Negotiations with landowner. Partners: NBU, TU, USFWS, Rcovery Lands Acquisition Project |
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