Reno, NV — Two of Reno’s most innovative grassroots organizations—Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and Nevada EcoNet–have joined forces to produce the Truckee River Clean-up Day on Saturday, September 25th from 8:30 am to 12 pm. Volunteers are needed to pick-up trash, stencil storm drains, wrap trees and remove weeds. This year’s event will also focus on the actions everyone can take to keep the Truckee River and the surrounding areas clean and healthy year round. Read more
Currents – Episode 5 – The Ottawa River from Five 2 Nine Productions on Vimeo.
When is green hydro power really green? With dwindling supplies of conventional oil, we’ll need to rely on all available sources of energy to meet future energy requirements, including hydro (even assuming we reduce use and increase efficiency). However, hydro comes at a cost. So, when does it make sense to destroy an ancient ecosystem? Read the story »
Having looked last time at the therapeutic aspects of gardening, it’s now time to start examining the health benefits of particular vegetables. We’re going to start with not only one of the healthiest, but also one of the easiest to grow: Kale. Rich in anti-oxidants, this leafy green dramatically reduces the risk of being diagnosed with most major forms of cancer and can be grown almost year round, even in the harsh climate of Nevada! Read the story »
It’s time for the annual Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Truckee River Clean-up! We need paddlers to help clean up after a big season on the mighty Truckee River. Tahoe Whitewater Tours is providing IKs and rafts again this year so all you will need is a pfd, helmet, and gear to keep warm in the water. We will meet at Barbara Bennet Park Saturday morning (September 25th) and be off the river around noon. Click here to read the story »
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Currents – Episode 5 – The Ottawa River from Five 2 Nine Productions on Vimeo. When is green hydro power really green?...
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Special Thanks to Too-loo-uk River Guides for Their Generous Donation to the Athletes With a Cause charity program.
