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Winter 2006 Nevada Wilderness Project Newsletter
1. Nevada Wilderness Project
Winter 2006
Nevada’s Newest Advocate
This month I’m happy to tell you about our effort to take our sci-
ence-based advocacy to a new level. We’re thrilled to announce the
hiring of Nancy Beecher of Henderson as our new Conservation
Director.
We have always been proud of the sci-
entific rationale and quality of our wil-
derness proposals, and we believe that
quality is crucial to our credibility and
effectiveness as advocates. We’ve en-
gaged members of the scientific com-
munity—through UNR and UNLV, and
the Desert Research Institute, among
other places—to comment on, inform,
and voice support for wilderness proposals that have, in successive Gold Butte
Congresses since 2000, resulted in protection for almost 2 million
acres of legal wilderness.
information; and 3) work to ensure that wilderness policy
While 2 million acres represents a great step forward for protecting and partnerships enhance our ability to advocate for areas
Nevada’s wild heritage, we recognize that’s a small portion of the that have been through a legislative process, but remain un-
6+ million acres we’ve inventoried since 1999. We recognize that protected.
in the next decade or so, the Nevada Congressional delegation, act-
ing in a bipartisan county-by-county approach, will be deciding the We will maintain our laser-like focus on inventorying public
future of Nevada’s public lands for the next 100 years. We also lands for wilderness qualities and doing the grassroots work
recognize that to meet the challenges posed by working in many necessary to get them protected. However, our ability to
regions of this huge state, we’re going to have to do a better job of offer consistent advocacy and grassroots support for areas
applying limited re- like Gold Butte and the Pahranagat Range, will be vastly
sources across the board. improved with Nancy’s presence and our new direction.
Nancy’s background in Stay tuned for news of some “welcome” events for Nancy in
Conservation Biology Reno and Las Vegas for our members and the scientific com-
(she has a PhD from Indi- munity. If you’d like to drop Nancy a line, her email is
ana University) and her nancy.beecher@wildnevada.org.
positive energy will com- - John Wallin, Director
plement our existing
work in a number of ex-
citing ways.
In this Issue:
Her primary role will be
three-fold: 1) continue Nevada’s Newest Advocate- pg. 1
our statewide inventory Volunteer Spotlight - Bill Huggins - pg. 2
of potential wilderness
Business Highlight - Yoga Loka - pg. 2
and develop proposals
based on the best science; Wilderness Update - White Pine County - pg. 3
2) work with other Pro- Fieldwork Article - Bluemass / Kerns - pg. 4
ject staff to build web-
NWP Fundraising - pg. 5
accessible databases of Gold Butte
our fieldwork and related WILD Calendar - pg. 6
2. Nevada Wilderness Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Huggins
Project
8550 White Fir Street
Words to describe our volunteer this month are hard to come by. He is
Reno, NV 89523 dedicated, tireless, unassuming, inquisitive, a self starter, sarcastic,
lover of small dogs and more. Bill Huggins has lived in Las Vegas for
775.746.7850
the past 14 years working at some of the cities most decadent night
www.wildnevada.org spots. Bill’s nocturnal hours leave plenty of daylight to roam about the
Mojave Desert surrounding Las Vegas. As a child Bill grew up roam-
501 (c) (3) non-profit
ing around the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Black hills of
corporation
South Dakota, and the red rock country in Southern Utah. “My father
worked with nuclear weapons in the Air Force, so we always lived far
away from large concentrations of people and so we always took to the public land that surrounded us,”
NWP Board of Directors as a result a deep seeded love and commitment to America’s public lands was born and nurtured. Bill’s
Bret Birdsong, President love and devotion to Nevada’s public lands and wilderness in particular are what make him so unique.
Brian O’Donnell, Vice President He understands that public lands in Nevada need a voice and he is more than willing to lend his. Bill
Kim Jardine, Secretary
tables, writes letters, collects letters, gives slideshows, leads hikes and even travels to Washington when
called upon to ensure that our most beautiful places get the protection they deserve. He also provides
Chris Todd
floor and couch space to weary travelers from out of town.
Morlee Griswold
Tori King
He has been described as “crucial,” “indispensable,” and “automatic” by more than one organizer and his
major roles in the passage of both the Clark County bill in 2002 and the Lincoln County bill in 2004 are
undeniable. When asked what he plans to do next, plans about a trip up Boundary Peak and other high
mountain tops are bounced around. Many of us in the Northern part of the state are trying to coax him up
NWP Staff for his first visit to Reno, but he always replies with the same answer, “I've lived in southern Nevada for
John Wallin, Director 14 years, love it, am not going to leave unless I'm forced to, and plan to be exploring the state for the rest
Kristie Connolly, Associate Director of my natural life.”
Kevin Mack, DC Representative Here’s to you Bill Huggins, a tireless volunteer and committed friend to us all!
Nancy Beecher, Conservation Dir.
Erika Pollard, Nat’l Outreach Dir.
Mackenzie Banta, Development Dir.
Cameron Johnson, N. Outreach Dir. Business Spotlight:
Cynthia Scholl, Membership Coord.
6135 Lakeside Drive
Reno, NV 89513
Coalition Partners www.yogalokareno.com
Campaign for America’s Wilderness
775.337.2990
Friends of Nevada Wilderness
Nevada Outdoor Recreation Assoc.
In our line of work it is not uncommon to find oneself in some fairly difficult and sometimes even
Red Rock Audubon Society uncomfortable positions. Flat tires on the way to meetings, trucks stuck in mud, angry locals yelling
Sierra Club - Toiyabe Chapter in your face, a nervous or concerned volunteer. Regardless of the situation, it is important to remem-
The Wilderness Society ber to keep breathing and always try to move forward in a way that addresses the immediate situation
or concern while building a bridge or relationship for the future. In this way wilderness advocacy
work is a lot like yoga. One has to be flexible, cool, calm, and collected in order to achieve success.
NWP Nevada Wilderness Project proudly recognizes Kim Orenstein and her excellent crew of teachers at
Mission Statement Yoga Loka in Reno for our Business Spotlight this quarter. Kim moved to Reno seeking a warmer
and sunnier climate than her previous home in Fairbanks, Alaska. Yoga Loka is located at 6135
Lakeside Dr in Reno and has classes available for students ranging from 8 weeks to 85 years in age
The Nevada Wilderness and ability. Kim is fond of saying that “yoga can be for everybody,” and she means it! They have
Project is committed to been open for almost four years and welcome folks from beginners to the experienced yogi.
saving spectacular, rug-
Now you may be wondering how yoga and wilderness can be connected? According to Kim, one of
ged-and imperiled-public
the most important aspects of yoga is prana, also known as the life force, and there are a few select
lands in Nevada as ways to absorb it. The food we eat, the sun above, the breath, and nature are the four main ways to
Wilderness, the strong- enhance one’s prana. Kim sees a direct correlation between designating wilderness and improving
est protection possible. everyone’s prana. This vital life force is the same feeling or experience one enjoys when he or she is
gazing up at a sky full of stars or being witness to the glory of a sunrise over snow-covered peaks.
We agree and are truly thankful for all of Yoga Loka’s support and kindness!
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3. Wilderness Update: White Pine County
Political Update:
The White Pine County Commission decided on January 28th to
recommend approximately 520,000 acres from the Nevada Wil-
derness Coalition’s Citizen Proposal. The original proposal
found 730,000 acres in the county suitable for wilderness. This
recommendation is the result of years of hard work both in the
field and on the ground throughout the state and we at the Pro-
ject are excited by such a favorable recommendation from the
Commission. As the County’s recommendations make their way
back to Washington, DC, we will continue to advocate for the
Coalition’s entire proposal. Our efforts in White Pine County
are far from being over and draft legislation has not even been
brought before Congress yet. As legislation begins to take shape
and enter the Congressional process, we will need your support
Becky Peak to help get ensure that the wilderness areas get the protection
they deserve. Stay tuned!
Backcountry Adventure!
Over the President’s Day Weekend 13 members and
6 dogs traveled to the Schell Creek Range of White
Pine County in search of dry powder and big back-
country ski lines. We were not disappointed. It
snowed roughly two feet while we camped in Berry
Creek Canyon and even though temperatures dipped
well below zero during the night, we were able to
ski for three solid days in complete solitude. New
members who had never traveled east of Austin
before were literally awe struck by the size and
beauty of the Schell Creek Range. With peaks
reaching well above 11,000ft, flowing creeks,
Basque shepherd carvings with the Aspen stands,
and the occasional bristlecone, there is plenty to Schell Creek Range
marvel at. And who knew that areas besides the
Ruby Mountains received upwards of 40 inches of
snow a year? All the more reason to check our website for trips out East, so that you to can unlock the mysterious secrets of East-
ern Nevada. Please check our website under “Wild Trips” for a complete story and full range of photos!
Schell Creeks Schell Creeks
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4. Biking and Fieldwork in Blue Mass / Kern Mountains
Proposed Wilderness Areas in White Pine County
The Blue Mass/Kern Mountain Proposed Wilderness area
encompasses 30,951 acres of the most remote and rugged
country in White Pine County. Elevations ranging from
6,500ft to 9,500ft and unique grant spires topping out at
100ft make this place very worthy of wilderness designation.
Currently, the White Pine County Commissioners have not
recommended this area for wilderness designation. We still
believe that Blue Mass should be wilderness and for this
edition’s spotlight, we asked loyal member and intrepid
fieldworker Mike Colpo to take us all on a brief tour through
an area that he spent six weeks inventorying. Before Mike’s
story begins, it should be stated that not only did he spend
six weeks doing fieldwork for us, he did it all by bike. His
reflections are genuine and are the obvious result of time
well spent in the remotest wilds of our state. The article be-
low offers a glimpse into this wild corner as well as a snap-
shot of life as a fieldworker.
Bike Mountain, Make Wilderness
By: Mike Colpo
“Wilderness,” by both popular and political definition, is a large physical space devoid of the artifacts of human interference—no
occupied permanent structures, no motors, no roads. The vast, dramatic landscapes of the American West inspired our modern un-
derstanding of Wilderness, drawing hordes of pioneers westward intoxicated with the twin dreams of freedom and adventure. The
opportunity and enigma these open spaces offer continue to challenge our modern understanding. To be something eligible for pro-
tection under the law, Wilderness must be a concrete thing, something that can be measured and documented. But in places such as
the wide open stretches of modern-day Eastern Nevada, this much is obvious: Wilderness is quite indifferent to the feeble boundaries
we place around it. It is limited only by imagination. It is a state of mind, a reality that can be entered with an odd mixture of
choice, conviction, and surrender. And contrary to popular belief, you can go there on your bike.
The Kern Mountains are an awfully long way from most people’s definition of “somewhere,” and not what most would consider the
top choice for a bike tour destination. The mountain range is tucked away in
one of the most isolated corners of Nevada, a state that itself lays rightful
claim to being out in the middle of nowhere. To reach the Kern Mountains
from my home in the relatively populated western part of the state is no
small undertaking: First, drive East from Reno for six hours to Ely. Hit Ely,
turn north, drive for another hour. Keep a sharp eye out—blink, and you’ll
miss your last chance for gas. Keep driving. Look for a dirt road on your
right. Turn right. Drive east, three hours. Yes, three more hours. Once
there, peel yourself from the sweat-soaked seat, emerge slowly from the car,
and plunge headlong into the all-consuming silence of complete wilderness.
Blue Mass
The article is a tad bit longer than what we can print in our newsletter,
so we added the whole article, plus extra photos to our website under
the “Mapping/Inventory Section - From the Field”
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5. NWP Fundraising Update from Mackenzie
I am excited to share this unique opportunity with you, our dedi-
cated members!
Two generous donors have provided us with a $30,000 challenge
grant. This means that if we can raise $30,000 by March 15, it will
be matched for a total of $60,000!
I am asking you to seize this opportunity to double your impact on our work throughout
Nevada. An additional gift of $50, $100, $250 – or whatever you can afford – will be
doubled!! That means your additional $50 nets $100 for the Project; $100 nets $200; $250
nets $500.
Today I ask for your help. If you believe, as I do, that everyone should enjoy the wonder
of wilderness, please dig deep into your heart and your pocket, and send an additional
$50, $100, $250 or whatever you can afford. With your continued support, we can
soon leverage this generous challenge grant into yet another wilderness victory!
- Mackenzie Banta, Development Director
Ventura Event
The Nevada Wilderness Project kicked off this matching campaign with a fundraising event down in
Ventura, CA at the Patagonia headquarters. Patagoniacs helped help support our cause via their tum-
mies! By donating, they received a pancake breakfast in the morning and started the weekend off
early that afternoon with margaritas and smoothies. We raised over $6000 that day with the generos-
ity of the Patagonia culture. Many thanks to the hard working volunteers and hungry staff!
Your name in print!
In effort to inject a little more humor into our daily lives, we’re
starting a new section in this newsletter. Below you’ll find a
photo, submit the winning caption and receive prize as well as
your name and caption in print in the following newsletter.
Please email submissions to cameron.johnson@wildnevada.org.
Enjoy!
If you have a funny picture or story from a wild place in Ne-
vada, we’d love to hear or see it and possibly print it. Please
Insert funny caption here! send those to Cameron using the email address above. Submis-
sions may be factual or creative.
Paper or Electric?
That is the question. NWP would like to know if, You, our great wilderness mem-
bers, would rather get the newsletter as a mailed paper newsletter, a html e-
newsletter via your e-mail, or both. Please send us a note what you would like, es-
pecially if you would like to be taken off the list for paper newsletters.
E-mail info@wildnevada.org
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