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Day 1: Your Heart & Lungs

WebSpring is in the air; a time to open the windows, soak in the season’s colorful blooms, and explore Nevada’s inspiring natural surroundings. In recognition of national …

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Northern Nevada air quality expected to be “very unhealthy” to

WebThe AQI focuses on health impacts that individuals may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air (see chart below): NDEP and local officials …

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Visibility (AQI) Local Landmark Level of Health Concern

WebVisibility >10 miles. Good = 0-50 Slide Mountain Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a …

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Be air aware before heading outside! Happy Air Quality

WebThe AQI helps the public understand what local air quality means for their health. For clarity and accessibility, the AQI is divided into six levels of health concern: …

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Air Quality Awareness Week Day 4: Air Quality and Climate DCNR …

WebThis includes sharing information and resources about air monitoring, impacts to public health, and ways to support air quality science. This is the fourth blog in this …

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Air Quality Awareness Week Day 1: Wildfires and Smoke DCNR

WebExposure to wildfire pollutants is linked to numerous health effects, ranging from minor (like eye and/or respiratory tract irritation) to more serious (making asthma …

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Day 2: Wildfires & Smoke

WebHow does wildfire smoke affect my health? It can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and make chronic heart and lung disease worse. Who is affected by …

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Air Quality Awareness Week Day 5: Air Quality Around the World

WebThis blog is part of a series about air quality and your health. See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. National Air Quality Awareness Week is May 3 - 7, and the Nevada …

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Successful environmental cleanup in Henderson, NV DCNR

WebOver the years, NDEP has played a central role in this ongoing push to remove perchlorate and other contaminants from the environment. It brings a range of …

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NDEP to implement new federal standards for PFAS DCNR

WebOur agency remains dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of all Nevadans by ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water. "EPA's action to regulate …

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Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation DCNR

WebThe Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) is committed to: Enhancing Nevada’s one-of-a-kind, sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities. Promoting a healthy and …

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NDEP offering licensed childcare providers free test kits to

WebThe Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral …

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REPORT: Efforts to reduce clarity-harming pollutants in Lake

WebThe agencies recently released the 2021 Performance Report that summarizes accomplishments through 2020. The report found that pollution from light …

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New Partnership to Expand “Our Place Homeless Project”

WebJan 28, 2021. Nevada Division of State Lands, Washoe County, DHHS collaborate to expand housing & social services for homeless and at-risk populations. Nevada Board of …

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Nevada receives nearly $500,000 to reduce pollution from diesel

Web“Reducing pollution from diesel vehicles in Nevada is a critical component of protecting the public health of all Nevadans, and especially of the elderly and children, …

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Nevada Climate Initiative releases State Climate Strategy DCNR

WebNevada’s State Climate Strategy establishes framework to advance statewide climate action for a healthy, sustainable, resilient future. Moving to build a healthy, …

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California/Nevada Tahoe Science Advisory Council elevates

WebThe combined pressures of climate change, population growth, and increased visitation have severely strained the Tahoe basin’s transportation infrastructure system, …

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NDEP offering FREE, voluntary soil testing for homeowners in

WebApr 21, 2023. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) will begin to offer free soil testing for homeowners within the Carson River Superfund Site. Funded by the …

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Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources DCNR

WebThe Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is one of Nevada’s larger and more multifaceted State agencies, with over 900 employees …

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Contact Us DCNR

WebContact Us DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to 500 p.m Monday through Friday. Address: 901 S. Stewart St., Ste. 1003 ()Carson City, NV 89701

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Pit Lakes are Tricky to Manage: 4 Tools We Use to Preserve

WebEvery time we review a mine plan, we start with four scientific tools to tell us whether a pit lake could violate Nevada’s water quality standards. Rock characterization …

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REPORT: Climate change may be impacting Lake Tahoe's iconic

WebThese measures aim to help Lake Tahoe meet the Clarity Challenge goal of water clarity down to at least 78 feet by the end of 2031. In time, the goal is for people to …

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