Sounds like some great potential in several green projects in our area.  Read the latest on Downtown Makeover. Thanks for the insightful scoop, Mike!

If you are going to plant anything this year, I suggest chceking out one of the Master Gardening Classes being held by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.  Classes are held on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm, at Bartley Ranch.  They are FREE!  You might have missed a few – but there are plenty left including Dale Carlon talking [...]

This just in, from today’s RGJ online… Large solar farm proposed north of Reno Cool.  First garbage fuel and now this?  Nevada’s shaping up to be a big player in the renewable energy field.

Article from the RGJ on Illegal dumping. Read it here. Illegal dumping is a huge problem. It is unsightly, hazardous and a big problem in our community.  If you witness illegal dumping, call 329-DUMP. You can read more about my tour with Waste Management and Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful here.

Dedicated to preserving and enhancing our quality of life, Washoe  County is participating in the National Association of Counties ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge. Residents pledge to change one light bulb in their home to an energy efficient one or another action that will save energy such as choosing Energy Star appliances, properly programming [...]

September 22, 2009 The Washoe County Commissioners accepted an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant to install 2 30kW solar photovoltaic systems on the 9th and Wells Administration buildings and on the Northwest Library! They also accepted a second grant to benefit county seniors. SAVES: 120,000 kW per year= $12, 600 ELIGIBLE FOR $153,400 [...]