Walker Basin Conservancy
@walker_basin_nv
Walker Basin Conservancy is leading the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, environmental and recreational interests.
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http://www.walkerbasin.org 04-11-2015 22:51:07
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A comprehensive article in the Nevada Independent on the status of Walker Lake and the commitment of those working to save it. thenevadaindependent.com/article/walker…
Carson City Nevada #EasternSierraTour stopped at #WestWalkerRiver to hear from Carlie Henneman about how Walker Basin Conservancy is buying water rights from local farmers to increase flows into Walker Lake. The goal is to reduce salinity at the terminus lake & restore native Lahontan cutthroat trout.
Water Year 2023 at Walker Lake: Risen over 15ft Lake salinity has decreased ~30% Higher water transparencies, less algae, & more wildlife webapps.usgs.gov/walkerbasinhyd… Pics: Walker Lake, secchi depth measurement, USGS/@NvDOW collecting zooplankton, salinity plot Walker Basin Conservancy
Mark your calendar! Join us on Thursday, November 16th for Science in the Wild to learn more about ongoing graduate student field research happening at #UNR ! Check out the attachment for more information on the free, public event! UNR College of Ag, Biotech & Natural Resources Walker Basin Conservancy
The Conservancy has acquired more water for Walker Lake! Nevada Independent thenevadaindependent.com/field-notes/am…
When this ramp was built at Walker Lake, the water would've come up to our waists. Thanks to Walker Basin Conservancy we've made progress toward recovery, but extreme drought still threatens the entire basin. That's why I'm pushing the Biden Admin to take action now to protect our water.