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Walker Lake

Walker River

Historical Photos

Courtesy of Mineral County Museum

Courtesy of Mineral County Museum

Flying M Ranch

Pitchfork Ranch

Rafter 7 Ranch

Historical Recreation

Courtesy of Walker Lake Working Group

Courtesy of Walker Lake Working Group

 

Videos

Native Seed Collecting with the Leger Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources.

Learn all about the Walker Basin Restoration Program.

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View fullsize Thank you to the over 15 community members who helped with maintenance of the Wilson Canyon Trail (while also enjoying a wonderful hike) over the weekend. This stunning trail is a hidden gem providing outstanding views, native plants, and unique ro
View fullsize Thank you to the volunteers who attended our successful pollinator garden planting day at the @walkerriverstaterecreationarea! Together, we put 500+ new plants in the garden including showy milkweed, wild rose, desert rose, and more. We’re exci
View fullsize We’re hosting a fall plant sale at our nursery in Smith Valley this Thursday, October 17th, from 10am-2pm! Visit our Sutter Ranch location to pick up your favorite plants and wildflowers. Our nursery team will happily answer any questions and d
View fullsize This has been a great year for Pinyon Pine collection. Pinyon Pines are a mast crop species, putting out cones every two-six years. We are very excited to begin propagation on these trees for future restoration projects! We use a fruit picker to get
View fullsize 🌟 Thank You for an Unforgettable Evening! 🌟 We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Under a Nevada Sky Dinner!✨ Your support for the Walker Basin Conservancy means the world to us, and together, we’re making
View fullsize Awesome day with the @bgcmasonvalley at the @walkerriverstaterecreationarea. The youth conducted a native plant and bug scavenger hunt and got their hands dirty planting milkweed along the riparian corridor of the East Walker River. We’re excit
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View fullsize Another hot weekend ahead. Head down to the @walkerriverstaterecreationarea to take in a sunrise or sunset and maybe dip your toes in the Walker River.
View fullsize Today, we hosted our first Explore the Walker Basin summer session with the @bgcmasonvalley! The youth learned about the Walker Basin watershed. Macro-invertebrates, and local wildlife. Thanks to the @walkerriverstaterecreationarea for hosting us and
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View fullsize The fishing’s been great on the East Walker and it’s prime summer weather to enjoy the Walker Basin. Grab your rod and bring the family and friends to experience some of the best of Nevada’s outdoor recreation. • • &bull
View fullsize Monarch season has begun in Nevada! June doesn’t just mean the arrival of summer, but also of the monarch butterfly as they migrate from their overwintering habitat in California. Throughout the summer, staff and @americorps members will collec
View fullsize We’re stoked to be @gearhutreno’s featured non-profit for June! Shop the store on June 30th and the Conservancy will receive 10% of sales. This awesome family owned shop has helped raise over 84k for area non-profits and we’re very
View fullsize Smith Valley School brought their K-5th grades to our Sutter Ranch property today for a field trip focused on native plants. We covered everything from seed propagation to the benefits native plants provide for pollinators. Amazing kids who demonstra
View fullsize The Conservancy is proud to announce more water protected for Walker Lake! This month, the Walker Basin Conservancy completed a new transaction that will protect 4.131 cfs of decreed Walker River water rights for the environmental and wildlife bene
View fullsize A beautiful holiday weekend is coming up. Bring the family and friends to the Walker Basin and enjoy. Hiking, fishing, biking, OHV and more await! • • • #walkerbasin #smithvalley #walkerlake #nevada #nevadaoutdoors #camping #getoutth
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View fullsize The Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative provides a market for water rights retirement to address declining groundwater tables in the Walker Basin and across Nevada. In the Walker Basin, the Conservancy hosted public meetings and m