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Douglas County Declares State of Emergency Due to the Tamarack Fire
Douglas County Declares State of Emergency Due to the Tamarack Fire Minden, NV- The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency as a precautionary action due to the Tamarack Fire burning in parts of Alpine County, California, Lyon County, Nevada and Douglas County, Nevada. The declaration will be submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to speed up the delivery of resources required to respond more effectively to the emergency and meet the needs of the
Tamarack Fire US 395 Access and Escorts by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
DATE: July 22, 2021 Tamarack Fire US 395 Access and Escorts by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Minden, NV – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is providing escorts for the public through the US Highway 395 road closure from China Springs Road to the Nevada/California Stateline on Highway 395. This road is subject to full closure at anytime. These escorts allow the public the ability to go north or south between Gardnerville, SR 208, and the Stateline. Residents will not be escorted to enter
Spooner Lake temporarily closed for construction of a new Visitor Center & Amphitheater
Spooner Lake temporarily closed for construction of a new Visitor Center & Amphitheater LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Construction is underway to build a new Visitor Center and Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Lake. A temporary park closure is necessary to protect the safety of park visitors due to the presence of open trenches and heavy equipment operations. The main entrance, parking areas and frontcountry will be closed to public access beginning on July 19, 2021 and are anticipated to
Nevadans encouraged to enter the 2021 America’s State Parks Photo Contest
Nevadans encouraged to enter the 2021 America’s State Parks Photo Contest CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of State Parks is excited to announce that the 2021 America’s State Parks Photo Contest is officially underway and Nevadans and visitors are encouraged to share their favorite Nevada State Parks photos by entering the contest. With a focus on highlighting real-life moments and celebrating the heart-and-soul of our nation’s State Parks, the annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest
