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Legislative Bill Offers Solution for Renewable Energy Developers and Habitat Conservationists
released 6/11/10
A new bill introduced by Senator Harry Reid and Congressman Dean Heller offers a unique way for renewable energy developers and habitat conservationists to forge ahead in the fight to slow climate change, create jobs and protect wildlands.

Habitat Conservation Group Supports SWIP Transmission Project
released 1/11/10
The Nevada Wilderness Project expressed strong support for the transmission project announced today by NV Energy, Great Basin Transmission, the Western Area Power Administration, and US Senator Harry Reid (the SWIP transmission line).

National Public Lands Day in Gold Butte
released 9/22/09
In southern Nevada, Friends of Gold Butte and NWP are coordinating with the BLM on restoration projects, in an area where the group is working towards a new National Conservation Area.

The WIld & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is Coming to Reno!
released 9/16/09
Hosted by the Nevada Wilderness Project and UNR's Environmental Action Team, these independent films are inspiring, positive stories about people around the world making a difference for conservation, green energy and their local communities. (NWP also hosted this film festival in Las Vegas.)

“Smart from the start” Renewable Energy Development Promoted at the National Clean Energy Summit
released 8/6/09
NWP is attending the National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas to promote "smart from the start" renewable energy development for Nevada.

Nevada's Solar Energy Study Areas Present Opportunities for Conservation
released 7/3/09
Response to Sen. Reid and Interior Secreatory Salazar's announcement to fast-track study of 24 solar energy study areas in six western states, seven of which are in Nevada.