Announcements from the Southern Nevada Group

Monthly General Meetings are held at Nevada Power Co. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Prior to the monthly meeting, there will be a social time from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Contact Gary Beckman for more info.

• Date: May 14th (Wednesday)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Place: Wengert meeting room at the Nevada Power Co. (Use the east entrance.)
• Address: 6226 W. Sahara off Jones Blvd.
• Program:"Great Basin National Park -a mountain oasis," by Andrew Ferguson, the new Superintendent for GBNP. Only 286 mi northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada's only "National Park" contains awesome scenery with 13,063-ft Wheeler Peak, a glacier, pristine glacial lakes, moraines, a world-class cavern, a rock arch, 5,000-year-old bristle cone pine trees, aspen trees, alpine wildflowers, many species of mammals, wonderful camping and hiking, and much more! Learn about the environmental threats to the park, including potential air pollution from proposed coal-burning power plants, and hydrological and ecological damage from proposed groundwater withdrawal from adjacent valleys. All members and general public welcome.

Announcements, free literature & refreshments, too.

Conservation meeting: 6-7 p.m. just prior to the monthly meeting at Nevada Power. Agenda: Updates on recent local conservation issues we've worked on.
                                                                                  

Next ExCom Meeting

So. NV GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (ExCom) MEETING –Mon. June 2nd, 6-8:30 p.m.  Sierra Club office, 732 S. 6th St (at Gass) Ste. 200C. All members welcome. Rita Ransom, 395-6992 or rita.ransom@hotmail.com.

New and Prospective Member Orientation Meeting

ORIENTATION FOR NEW AND PROSPECTIVE SIERRA CLUB MEMBERS – Wed. June 11, 6 – 7:00 p.m. Right before the general program meeting, at Nevada Power, Wengert Rm. 6226 W. Sahara Ave. We’ll watch “Sierra Club 101” and talk basics about how the Club works, and what it means to be a member. Meet Club leaders, too. Stay for the monthly program meeting afterward. Light meal provided. Please RSVP to Kris Cunningham, krissysjake@gmail.com.

PROPOSED SHEEP MOUNTAIN PKWY EIS SCOPING MEETINGS - NOTE DATE CHANGES!              

Upcoming Wilderness Volunteer Stewardship Trip

Fred Ehrlich here.  July 15 -23, 2008 I am leading the Sierra Club national service trip outing #08305 Service In The Arc Dome Wilderness.  Arc Dome is located approximately half way between  Austin and Tonopah, Nevada at 8,000' elevation off state Hiway 376.  Our service project will be  along the North Fork of Twin River.  The trip brochure is available on line at: www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/brochure/08305a.asp

MY e-mail is   ehrlichf@cox.net and telephone number is (702) 456-7920.  HOWEVER  it is best anyone interested in doing the service trip should first read the brochure as this is a national Sierra Club outings service and there is valuable information included in the trip brochure that specifies and explains all this.  For example the trip price is $395.00 and it is a designated a Sarah Churchill trip which means adults  25 and younger get a discount on the price.  Sarah was a young lady who led SC national outings and unexpectedly passed away and this Fund was set up in her honor to encourage younger folk to do get involved in doing national outings eventually becoming  national outings trip leaders and trip cooks themselves.  Please encourage interested people to consult the trip brochure:  www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/brochure/08305a.asp

Cheers,
Fred

Sierra Club booth at Summerlin Earthfaire attracts many Earth Day participants

Volunteers were plentiful, as were the crowds, at the Earth Day celebration for southern Nevada called Earthfaire which is held on the Saturday closest to Earth Day each year in Summerlin, Nevada. The official Earth Day is April 22nd, the day after the birthday of Sierra Club founder John Muir (many believed John Muir's birthday was April 22nd, but what has now turned into the world's largest secular celebration is actually a day after his birthday). This year we held an Environmental Poster contest amongst Clark County high school students. Here are two of the winning posters that were prominently displayed at our booth:

The Sierra Club booth was actually two booths, the one below highlighting our Power2Change program. Even the canines loved it! The dog in the photo below is named Rocky and belongs to Adrienne Paraspolo (Get it? -- Rocky and Adrienne?). Our two Power2Change volunteers who were passing out energy-saving Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs are Mary Beth Williams and Cynthia Zermeno.

SIGN THE UPPER LAS VEGAS WASH PETITION –

We have a national treasure right here in Las Vegas! Ask our senators to protect all 13,000 acres of the Upper Las Vegas Wash, and give it National Conservation Area status under the jurisdiction of the BLM. The petition is available on-line at www.tulespringslv.com, “Ice Age Park.” Anyone can sign, even children. No donation required. The goal is 20,000 signatures by June 1. Please take a petition tonight and ask everyone you know to sign it or forward this information and ask them to sign it on-line. Help us protect this important area. Return paper petitions to Rita Ransom, 395-6992 or rita.ransom@hotmail.com.

Call for Yosemite Valley volunteers

The LeConte Memorial Lodge is a 104-year-old museum, library and visitor center operated by the Sierra Club in Yosemite National Park. We are looking for Sierra Club members interested in volunteering for one or two weeks between May 1 and September 28th. Hours of operation are from 10 am - 4 pm, Weds.-Sun, and 8 - 10 pm for weekend evening programs. Volunteers enjoy free entrance to Yosemite National Park and free camping at the group campsite during the time they volunteer. For more information visit www.sierraclub.org/education/leconte/volunteering.asp or contact Bonnie Gisel, the LeConte Lodge curator, at leconte.curator@sierraclub.org or (209) 403-6676 (before May 1). After May 1 call (209) 372-4542.

Don't Miss our Summer Picnic

Watch here for more information on our cool, no-ants, beat-the-heat picnic.

Upcoming Conservation Meeting

– Wed. July 11, 6-7:00 p.m. “How to save money on your home air conditioning costs.”  MaryJane Warren from Buenos Aires Air Conditioning and Emily Huffman from Nevada Power will provide energy saving tips and information on rebate $$ from Nevada Power for air conditioning tuneups and replacements. Don’t miss this one! Jane Feldman, janefeldman@earthlink.net.

Friends of Nevada Wilderness

– Sat. May 31 – Restoration event at the Griffith Peak Trail Head in the Spring Mountains. These events are always great projects where you will meet like-minded, great people like you! To register please contact Friends of Nevada Wilderness at (775) 324-7667.

Sierra Club Staff Activities

Contact lydia.ball@sierraclub.org or 732-7750 for information

Sierra and Beer – The last Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m. at the Freakin’ Frog, 4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Come enjoy a pint, socialize with your fellow Sierrans & learn more about local Club issues.

Get Outdoors Nevada

GET OUTDOORS NEVADA  SOUTHERN NEVADA INTERAGENCY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Amy.Ansari@unlv.edu More information and registration at http://www.getoutdoorsnevada.org.             

Help Monitor and Prevent Vandalism to Archaeological Sites

ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE STEWARDS NEEDED
The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office seeks volunteers to monitor and prevent vandalism to archaeological sites in Nevada. Info: 895-4863, www.nevadaculture.org.

Volunteers Needed

Seed Collection; Water Safety; Campground hosts. Call Nancy Bernard with Lake Mead National Recreation Area at 702-293-8714.

News from The Nevada Wilderness Project

Saturday, June 14th – Restoration trip in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.  We will help the US Fish and Wildlife Service on some route closures in Joy May Canyon.  7:30am – 1pm.  RSVP to get the details and the meet up location.

Every Wednesday Night – Help out at the NWP booth at the Las Vegas Farmers Market educating folks and encouraging them to take action to protect Gold Butte.  From 4-8pm at Bruce Trent Park, Vegas Dr and Rampart. 

To sign-up for any event or for more info contact me at 702.369.1871 or nick.dobric@wildnevada.org

WISH LIST

REFRESHMENTS FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS – Everyone is invited to bring a food and/or beverage item to share at our Sierra Club meetings.

SUMMER KIDS’ CAMP – Do you love working with kids? Help us assist the City of Las Vegas with a one-week day camp experience at Floyd Lamb State Park in June. Lydia Ball, 732-7750 or lydia.ball@sierraclub.org.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HELPERS– Help with our summer picnic, December holiday party, and…?   Kris Cunningham, krissysjake@gmail.com.

POLITICAL COMMITTEE is BACK in ACTION!
Come and help the Political Committee choose who our local Southern Nevada Group should endorse in the upcoming election cycle.  We will be contacting local elected representatives, sending them a questionnaire on their environmental positions, and meeting with them face to face.  Co-chairs Chris Miller/Mae L. Bell at ChrisMiller@TheMillersHouse.com, or 702-947-0861

Other Opportunities to Get Involved

Claim Markers make avian death traps. Click here to read about a horrible fate for many of Nevada's birds: www.redrockaudubon.org/rras_2special_john.htm   JohnHiatt, Conservation Chair for the Red Rock Audubon Society, tells how many birds are dying needlessly and painfully -- and you can help!

GROCERY STORES SHOULD POST MERCURY WARNING SIGNS – Check to see if your local grocery store has mercury warnings at their fish counters, and report results to Kris Cunningham, krissysjake@gmail.com or 285-6832. Kris will contact stores’ corporate headquarters.

Cultural Site Stewardship Specially-trained volunteers monitor and protect sensitive sites.  www.publiclands.unlv.edu/cssp.htm

SIERRA CLUB SUPPORTS Green Works,™ the new line of natural household cleaning products from the makers of Clorox products. Green Works cleaning products are made from natural, renewable resources such as coconuts, lemon oils, etc., 100% biodegradable and 99% petrochemical free. They contain no phosphorus or bleach &  nor animal testing. These products are environmentally conscious, affordable, work well, and will be available to millions of people. This month you will start seeing our name, logo and the statement that “Green Works is a proud supporter of Sierra Club’s efforts to preserve and protect the planet” on the labels and packaging. These products offer a way for tens of millions of Americans to get involved in doing something good for the planet - as well as directly support Sierra Club - all through their everyday actions as consumers. The financial support from the Green Works product line will help Sierra Club continue our conservation efforts, including the protection of America’s clean air, clean water, wildlife and special places. 

STOP UNWANTED CATALOGS: The 19 billion catalogs mailed every year consume 3.6 million tons of paper and 53 million trees. Stop the deluge at your house by registering at www.catalogchoice.org to search and decline. You can also add an entry. The site is endorsed by the Ecology Center in Berkeley, CA, the National Wildlife Federation, and the National Resources Defense Council.

RECYCLE OLD TVs: Did you know one TV can leak eight lbs. of lead into the environment? Check www.mygreenelectronics.org or www.earth911.org where you can type in your zip code for a list of recycling centers near you. Some mfrs & retailers like Sony & Best Buy have their own plans. Check www.epa.gov/rcc/plugin for corporate sites that detail their TV recycling program.

Outside Las Vegas Foundation Protects and revitalizes park sites, creates trails, produces publications. www.outsidelasvegas.org

Take Pride in America Coordinates anti-litter initiative; includes cleanups & work on strengthening anti-litter and anti-dumping regulations and penalties. www.publiclands.unlv.edu/takepride.htm  

 
 Recycling Links to 15 companies that recycle aluminum, appliances, auto batteries, cardboard, electronics, ink cartridges, magazines, newspapers, paper, plastic, pallets, and scrap metal. www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/environmental_health/solid_waste/recycling_opportunities.htm

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Recycles old cell phones and used portable, rechargeable batteries. www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/dropoff/index.php

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