LVEA in Action Fall

Lahontan Conservation District is having their annual tree sale. Starting in October order forms can be picked up at the Agricultural Service Center; 111 Sheckler Rd.

The available trees include Golden Currant, Skunk Brush, Tatarian honeysuckle, Summer Lilac, Late Lilac, Siberian Pea Shrub, Nanking Cherry, Russian Olive, 397 Populas Cottonwood, Silver Maple, Green Ash, Yucca Filamentosa, and Scotch Pine Austrain Strain.

The trees will be delivered in spring 2006. Prices range from $3.00 to $5.00. The trees will need to be picked up UNR Newlands Research Center at 2055 Sheckler Road in April 2006. The plants are bare root and will range in size depending on the species selected.

The trees purchased must be used for windbreak, soil erosion control, riparian restoration, or wildlife habitat improvement. If you have any questions, or would like to participate please contact Joanne Hanks at Lahontan Conservation District at 423-5124 ext. 101.

2005 Conservation Poster Contest

The 15^th annual National Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation Districts, provides kindergarten through twelfth grade students with an opportunity to share their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Conservation”.

            In almost every way, our lives in the United States are richer and fuller than at any other time in history. People live longer and enjoy better health. We can eat an incredible variety of fresh foods any time of the year. Overall air and water quality continues to improve. Our forest resources grow abundant and healthy. People have the ability to produce, travel, learn, and play more than anyone would have thought possible a generation ago. Many of these improvements in our lives come directly from good conservation practices.

            Along with our people, our nation's greatest treasures are our abundant and excellent soil and water resources. Good conservation helps make sure we have the essentials of good food and clean water. With our basic needs fulfilled, we can spend our time making better lives for ourselves, our families, and others with whom we share the world.

            Lahontan and Stillwater Conservation Districts has invited teachers and their students to participate in the contest. The winners of the local contest will be judged in a statewide contest, with the state winners going on to the national competition.

LVEA in Action Fall 2005 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________