Nevada Land Trust

10/09/2026

Happy Friday from NLT!

Here at NLT HQ we're close to wrapping up our monitoring for the year and preparing to close our newest agricultural conservation easement in Elko County! Meanwhile, three trail projects along the Sierra Front continue to move forward.

Enjoy the weekend, Nevada, and keep an eye on the changing weather!

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10/01/2026

From conservation easements and land acquisitions, to restoration projects and community partnerships, Nevada Land Trust works with willing landowners to conserve the places that make our state unique. Whether you're interested in protecting a working ranch, wildlife habitat, or water rights, there's a conservation solution for you that can make a lasting difference for generations to come.


Interested in learning more about conservation options? Reach out to us by phone (775-851-5180) or email ([email protected]) for a confidential and friendly conversation about conservation options that best fit what you’re looking for.

09/29/2026

NLT was at the Dave E. Moore Wildlife Sanctuary for annual monitoring early last week. Took a few minutes to check out the fall colors next door at 10,000 feet up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Great Basin National Park. Fall has arrived!

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09/25/2026

Our friends at One Truckee River are celebrating their 10-year anniversary!

Ten years ago, the One Truckee River Management Plan, Phase 1 was unanimously approved by the City of Reno Government, the City of Sparks, Nevada Government, Washoe County, and the Western Regional Water Commission. Created through a partnership of Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Nevada Land Trust, and a coalition of 130+ representatives of just as many agencies, it represented the first step towards making our shared vision for the Truckee River a reality and a key moment in the creation of One Truckee River as a nonprofit organization. Today, we continue to work alongside our partners to advance towards the goals laid out in the Management Ten years ago, the One Truckee River Management Plan, Phase 1 was unanimously approved by the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Western Regional Water Commission. Created through a partnership of Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Nevada Land Trust, and a coalition of 130+ representatives of just as many agencies, it represented the first step towards making our shared vision for the Truckee River a reality and a key moment in the creation of One Truckee River as a nonprofit organization. Today, we continue to work alongside our partners to advance towards the goals laid out in the Management Plan.

To commemorate our 10-year anniversary, we spoke with five women who were instrumental in our organization’s founding and growth – to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, why our work is so important, and what’s next for the Truckee River in Nevada!

Thank you Christi Cakiroglu, Alicia Reban, Kara Steeland, Birgit Widegren, and Danielle Henderson for sharing your reflections at our 10-year mark - and for helping build and grow One Truckee River!

https://www.onetruckeeriver.org/blog/celebrating-one-truckee-rivers-10th-anniversary

09/03/2026

Check out Our Story Inc.’s post on the 120-year anniversary of the Nelson vs. Gans fight that took place in Goldfield and is part of the Goldfield Heritage Park project that we are so excited to be a part of and working with partners to complete.

Dedicated to preserving and sharing the economic and cultural significance of Historic Goldfield, Nevada and its contribution to the country.

08/22/2026

Have you heard? Swan Lake Nature Study Area has expanded!

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners recently authorized county staff to proceed with the purchase of 13 acres that adjoin to the Swan Lake Nature Study Area - a nationally recognized bird watching area that is visited by over 150 migratory and endemic bird species along the Pacific Flyway.

As long-time Washoe County and Swan Lake Working Group Partners, we are excited to have worked closely with the landowners to secure a sales price well below market value - a generous reflection of their commitment to the community.

These 13 acres along Horse Creek include the main access road to the Swan Lake Nature Study Area. Horse Creek provides reliable water for this playa ecosystem that hosts wildlife such as the renowned Tundra Swan, multiple raptor species including hawks and owls, coyotes, musk rats, and native pollinator species as well as school groups and other wildlife enthusiasts who visit to see them. The County's plans for the parcel now that acquisition is complete include creek restoration and flood mitigation, road and trail improvements, and accessibility infrastructure, as well as upgrades to interpretive signs.

NLT has helped with Swan Lake Acquisitions since 2000.

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Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance, Bureau of Land Management - Nevada, City of Reno Government, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Washoe County, Nevada - Government, Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space

📷: 1.) Washoe County, 2.-6.) NLT

08/08/2026

Nevada Land Trust's conservation work does not stop after the many hours it takes to complete a project. We stay with it, working with landowners to monitor conditions on our conservation easements annually and helping address potential issues like invasive species or trespass. Regular communication and yearly site visits are important. Meaningful conservation is not “one and done” - we’re in it for the long haul!

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08/06/2026

We sure enjoyed our time with Mark Vollmer and the class through TMCC EPIC
for the "Photograph Summer Landscape" class partnership featuring NLT's Tahoe Meadows and other scenic spots. This is our second partnership class following the success of "Photographing the Wonders of the Wetlands" highlighting our Swan Lake for the "Photograph Summer Landscape" class partnership featuring NLT's Tahoe Meadows and other scenic spots. This is our second partnership class following the success of "Photographing the Wonders of the Wetlands" highlighting our Swan Lake project.

Here are some photos taken during our Saturday fieldtrip to the Tahoe Meadows and surrounding areas filled with scenic views, tons of wildflowers, all topped off with a stunning sunset.

Thank you to Mark, TMCC EPIC, and the students for making this such a fun and informative time.

Keep an eye out for the next class!

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📷: 1,2,3 Mark Vollmer
5,6 Joel Muller
4,7,8,9 NLT (Ryan Muller)

07/30/2026

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."

— John Muir, 'My First Summer in the Sierra'

Nature is synonymous with Nevada. With over 57 million acres of open space, nature is present in our everyday lives - it has become integrated with who we are. All the more reason to continue to work to conserve nature and all the wonders it holds from wildlife and their rich habitats to water and the natural resources that support their lives and ours.

We encourage you on this World Nature Conservation Day, and every day to connect with nature and do your part to help protect it.

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07/21/2026

TWO DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP! Love the outdoors and photography? So do we! Registration is now open for "Photograph Summer Landscapes" taught by award-winning photographer (and excellent teacher) Mark Vollmer through TMCC's EPIC community education series. Following a classroom session on July 23, spend the afternoon and evening of July 23 at Tahoe Meadows, one of our very favorite conservation project sites.

Tahoe Meadows contains 2-acres of high elevation alpine/wetland meadows, which contains the headwaters and upper reaches of Ophir Creek, feeding water to Lodgepole pine, several species of willows, numerous wildflowers, and various sedges and native grasses.
Also referred to as Sheep Flat - remnants of an historic sheepherders cabin reside on the property, as well as significant native sites dating back 4,000 years.

In addition, the area has high recreational use throughout the year – from snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing in the winter, to hiking, birdwatching, and wildflower walks in the summer. In partnership with Washoe County and USFS, this project was completed in 2014.

Hope to see you later this month!

Scan the QR code on the flier to register, or visit
https://truckee.augusoft.net/connect/ClassInfo/ClassInformation?int_class_id=35699

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📷: Mark Vollmer/TMCC