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Park service prepares for additional drop in Lake Mead water level

The National Park Service expects to spend about $25 million to move marinas and extend boat launch ramps if Lake Mead continues to shrink in the coming years, according to a new low-water plan released Thursday.

Nevada researchers warn of more ‘snow droughts,’ even in wet years

Periods of below-average snowpack have become increasing common in some Western mountain ranges, including some caused by “wet” drought that results when mountain areas usually blanketed with snow get rain instead.

Nuclear reactor being tested in Nevada could power Mars mission

The Kilopower project, currently undergoing testing at the Nevada National Security Site, aims to develop a small, safe and reliable source of electricity for extended stays on the red planet or unmanned scientific missions in deep space.

‘Historically bad start’ to winter not reflected in Lake Mead projections

A monthly report by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation offers a slightly sunnier outlook for the reservoir than it did in December, though both projections say the lake east of Las Vegas will finish the year about 5 feet lower than it is now.

Air Force seeks comment on plan to expand range into wildlife refuge

The public comment period is now open for anyone with something to say about the Air Force’s plans to expand its vast training range and close off more of Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas.

 
Nevada senator calls for tax money for ‘smart’ vehicle projects

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., on Tuesday said President Donald Trump’s tax reform plan should set aside 5 percent of funding for transportation projects and infrastructure that will accommodate the next generation of “smart” vehicles.

Butterfly prompts Girl Scouts to close camp near Las Vegas

The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada is abandoning its longtime camp in the mountains west of Las Vegas, in part because of restrictions placed on the property to protect the endangered Mount Charleston blue butterfly.