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Sierra Club, Toiyabe Chapter, P.O. Box 8096, Reno, NV 89507
BY JEAN STOESS
IN THIS ISSUE
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
B ecause of skyrocketing costs of printing and mailing
out the Trails, the ExCom wants to gauge members’
reactions to cutting costs by making the Trails available only on the Chapter
Spring Desert Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LeConte Lodge Needs Help . . . . 3
website, rather than printing and mailing hard copies. Range of Light Group . . . . . . 4-5
E. Sierra Land Trust Events . . . . 5
While you can’t curl up on the sofa this change, especially if you do not have Ruby Pipeline Project . . . . . . . . 6
with an online copy of the Trails, with access to a computer and would not be
an online version you’ll have immediate able read the Trails without a hard copy.
Honeybees & Insecticides . . . . . 6
access to all the latest news on the web- (A number of copies of the Trails could Wild Horses: Solutions . . . . . . . 7
site – including stories about wilderness be printed for members who would oth- Helping NV Biodiversity . . . . . . 7
DUHDV VWDWXV RI ÀRUD DQG IDXQD LQ RXU erwise miss out on Sierra Club news.) Rubicon Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
region, local and national political news, What you can do. Please let us know Peak Section Coming . . . .. . . . . . . 8
and future activities of the Chapter. your preference. If you’re a computer Recycling in Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . 8
Another advantage of having the Trails user, you don’t have to respond unless Great Basin Group . . . . . . . . . 8-9
on the internet is that outings informa- you have suggestions or questions about S. Nevada Group . . . . . . . . . 10-11
tion can be updated more frequently than designing the new Trails. But if you will Solar Park in Owens Valley? . . . . . 12
merely quarterly, as it is now. Chapter ExCom Dates . . . . . . .12
%XW¿UVWZHQHHG\RXURSLQLRQDERXW Please see INTERNET ONLY, page 12.
2 APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2010 TOIYABE TRAILS
Range of Light
Calendar
ALL OUTINGS INCLUDE CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACTIVITIES!
All phone numbers are 760 unless otherwise noted.
CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
Group News
These will con-
tinue through April
(1,8,15,22, and 29),
start at 10 am, and
Letter from the Chair last for about three
hours. We’ll try to
BY MALCOLM CLARK
accommodate all
Officer Changes. ExCom member backcountry locations, snow permitting). levels, including
Rosemary Jarrett has graciously taken Summer outings begin in May. Highway snowshoers able to
RYHUDV3XEOLFLW\RI¿FHUDIWHU&'5LWWHU cleanup on 395 for members in the Mam- do a couple of mi
had to resign due to an increase in other moth area resumes on May 19. See ROL off-track. Almost
obligations. We have split Outings into Outings for details. The rest area will Great snow under pure blue skies. (Photo: Mary K. Prentice.) any kind of waxless
two committees: Winter Outings (John probably still be closed but we hope to Nordic gear seems
Walter, chair) and Summer Outings AFTER COMPLETING THREE MONTHS to work out. We’ll look for good snow with
park at the entrance or nearby.
(Henning Jensen, chair). of great twice-a-week cross-country ski a variety of on- and off- groomed trail con-
Conservation. The major new issue trips with lots of storms and great snow, ditions. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
Meetings.([&RPQRZPHHWVWKH¿UVW concerns LADWP’s plans for solar pro- Range of Light outings program is launching Make sure you include water, extra clothes,
Tuesday of each month at 3 pm. Check duction in the Owens Valley (see article on an equally ambitious spring campaign. It’s and snack in your pack. Leaders: John
with me (wmalcolm.clark@gmail.com, page 12). Also, Senator Feinstein’s “Cali- hard to predict in advance how deep snow will Walter (760-934-1767); Jean Dillingham
760-924-5639) regarding location and fornia Desert Protection Act of 2010” be and which roadheads will be open in April (760-648-7109).
WR FRQ¿UP WKDW WKH PRQWKO\ PHHWLQJ ZLOOKHOSSURWHFWVLJQL¿FDQWGHVHUWDUHDV and May, but as of this writing things look very Saturday & Sunday trips. These April
is not cancelled. All monthly Group in California, including some in Inyo promising for great spring skiing. However, and May trips are geared to intermediate
meetings at Crowley Lake Community County. California’s budget problems are due to wonderful perversity of Ma Nature, best and above skiers. Strong snowshoers usu-
Center are now preceded by a potluck H[SHFWHGWRFUHDWHIXUWKHUIXQGLQJGLI¿FXO- check with leaders and or Range of Light web DOO\¿WLQ&KHFNWULSGHVFULSWLRQDQGFRQVXOW
supper at 6:30 pm. site for any last minute changes. with a leader if you have any doubts about
ties for California State Parks.
Our January group meeting was can- All trips will meet at Mammoth Lakes trip. Come equipped with lots of water, a
Union Bank parking lot. Some trips will lunch, extra clothes for changeable spring
celled due to snow but is rescheduled for EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES have additional meeting places closer to conditions, a pack, and ski equipment you
May. In February, about 20 of us enjoyed Saturday, April 17, 12 noon - 4 pm start points which are indicated in individual are familiar with and trust. April Sunday trips
a presentation by our own ExCom mem- Canyon Lodge at Mammoth Mtn write ups. Many trips will give us a chance will meet at 9 am (Union Bank) and last until
ber and local geologist, Brigitte Berman, COME AND CELEBRATE! Range of Light to experience new additions to Wilderness about 3. Trips and leaders listed below.
on the Mt. Morrison and Mt. Ritter roof Group and other organizations will have ex- System, existing Wilderness, and some al- !"#$%&'&()*+,!-.
pendants. To check on whether a group hibit tables. Watch for updates and details in most-as-good-as-Wilderness gems. Tracks Power Plant to Grant Lake on June Lake
meeting is cancelled due to weather, ROL’s e-newsletter or check our website at in snow will give us a chance to recognize Loop. Follow road and creek while Jean looks
please call me (see above). <http://nevada.sierraclub.org/rol/group>. many critters we share forest and high coun- for her favorite dippers. About 6 mi, easy, dogs
Also, Shalle Genevieve will send try with but seldom see. Also, natural history OK. Union Bank 9am, 395 and June Lake Loop
out an alert to those on our e-mail list. Highway Cleanups and geology seem to stand out best in spring. (South) 9:30 am. Leaders: Jean Dillingham (760-
Contact Shalle to be put on the e-news- As usual, abominable weather such as a bliz- 648-7109); John Walter (760-934-1767).
BY MALCOLM CLARK
zard or rain will cancel; call if in doubt.
letter/alert list if you are not the list ROL MEMBERS IN THE MAMMOTH Please see ROL CALENDAR,page 5.
(marshalle@earthlink.net). When pos- area clean “our” section of Highway 395
sible, we’ll also update the web site.
Outings. Winter outings continue
north of Mammoth in May, July, and Sep-
WHPEHU&RPH¿QGLI%XGRU0LOOHU/LJKW You’re Invited!
through April (Sundays) and May (Satur- wins the beer of slobs award. Clean-ups
days). May outings will be in upper and are on Wednesday morning after our third Range of Light Group Monthly Meeting
Tuesday evening monthly group meeting
– May 19, July 21, and September 22. Everyone welcome!
Group ExCom meetings Meet at Crestview Rest Area on HIghway 395
about 4 miles north of Highway 203 turnoff to
April 20 (Tues) May 18 (Tues)
WE USUALLY MEET RQWKH¿UVW7XHVGD\RI 0DPPRWK/DNHVDWDP7KHUHTXLUHGUHÀHF- Full Potluck & Social 6:30 pm! Full Potluck & Social 6:30 pm!
the month at 3 pm. All Sierra Club members tive vests, hard hats, and trash bags are provided New Crowley Lake Community Ctr
– along with picker-uppers and gloves. New Crowley Lake Community Ctr
DUHZHOFRPH7RFRQ¿UPGDWHSODFHDQG (next to Crowley Lake Store) (next to Crowley Lake Store)
time, contact the Chair, Malcolm Clark (760- When 10-12 people show up, we normally
924-5639, wmalcolm.clark@gmail.com). ¿QLVKE\DQGWKHQHQMR\VRPHOLJKW Please bring your own non-disposable Please bring your own non-disposable
refreshments together. table setting and a dish for 6-8 people. table setting and a dish for 6-8 people.
NOTE: We may not meet some months. If the State is too broke to open the rest
stop we’ll meet at the junction of Owens Program 7:30 pm Program 7:30 pm
RANGE OF LIGHT GROUP River Road and Highway 395 about 1/4 “Gems of the E. Sierra & High Desert” “What’s new at Mammoth
OFFICERS mile north of rest stop. Contact John Wal- with Jim Nichols, Outing Chair, 3DFL¿F*HRWKHUPDO3ODQW”
ter for more information (760-932-1767, with Ron Leiken, co-owner of MPGP
Chair Malcolm Clark* 760-924-5639 Kern Kaweah Chapter, Sierra Club
Vice Chair Shalle Genevieve* 760-934-9668 salt1143@gmail.com).
Secretary Brigitte Berman* 760-924-2140 Jim’s been very active in the outings program of our Ron will tell us about the basics of geothermal en-
Conservation Mary K. Prentice* 760-934-0355 neighboring Kern Kaweah Chapter for many years. He ergy and describe operations at Mammoth Lakes
Treasurer Lyle Gaston 760-387-2634 has a van-based tour business out of Ridgecrest. He’ll geothermal plant, as well as compare geothermal
At Large
Chapter Del.
Editor
Rosemary Jarrett*
Jean Dillingham
Lynne Foster
kaljar@qnet.com
760-648-7109
760-387-2634
ROL Group Website highlight hikes in our nearby High Sierra and High Desert,
with an emphasis on outings leadership and the great out-
energy plants with other types of non-renewable
and renewable energy plants. He’ll also discuss
Hway Cleanup John Walter 760-934-1767 <http://nevada.sierraclub. ing destinations available to leaders in our area. possible expansion plans at the facility.
Hospitality Wilma Wheeler 760-934-3764
LORP Mark Bagley 760-873-5326 org/rolgroup/>
Membership Shalle Genevieve* 760-934-9668
June 15 (Tues) Program 7:30 pm
Winter Outings John Walter
Summer Outgs Henning Jensen*
760-934-1767
760-934-7176 & Full Potluck & Social 6:30 pm! “Big Springs: Headwaters of Owens River”
Chapter website
Outings Asst. Dick Baggett 760-924-5749
with Sue Burak, hydrologist & SC activist
Programs
Publicity
Claus Engelhardt
Rosemary Jarrett*
760-872-4596
kaljar@qnet.com
New Crowley Lake Community Ctr Sue has an ongoing study of Big Springs, funded
Webmaster Jo Bacon
Webmaster Emeritus Owen Maloy
jbacon22@verizon.net
760-934-9511 <http://toiyabe.sierraclub.org> (next to Crowley Lake Store) LQSDUWE\&DOWURXWWRFKDUDFWHUL]HÀRZSDWWHUQV
Please bring your own non-disposable table DQGZDWHUFKHPLVWU\6KH¶OOVKDUHZLWKXVKHU¿QG-
* Voting ExCom member ings on this unique and valuable local resource.
setting and a dish for 6-8 people.
TOIYABE TRAILS APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2010 5
!"#$%&//&()*+,!-. :*+;&/7&()*+,!-.
Up Mt Morrison Moraine from Convict Range of Light Calendar Kayak/Canoe from Benton Crossing to
Lake. Best views and snow around. Stiff climb Crowley Lake. Float, paddle, bird watch
as far as we can get up in four hours. Coming continued from page 4 about 4 mi along Owens River. See and learn
down will be quicker. About 6 mi, 2000 ft gain. Inyo. Info: contact Jean Dillingham (760 about wide variety of birds, particularly wa-
3!-&15&()!4*#,!-.
No dogs. Union Bank at 9 am, Convict Lake terfowl. Bring boat, paddle, lunch, water, hat,
at 9:30. Leaders: Brigitte Berman (760-924- Dana Meadows from Tioga Pass. Gentle 648 7109). No dogs. VXQVFUHHQ3HUVRQDOÀRDWLQJGHYLFHPDQGDWRU\
2140); John Walter (760-934-1767). ups and downs around emerging tarns and Waterproof bag for cam-
streams with occasional shortcuts though era and binoculars rec-
!"#$%&/0&()*+,!-. dense lodgepole forests. Fantastic views of
MMSA Main Lodge to Inyo Craters ommended. Car shuttle
Yosemite’s high back country keep this trip required. Some space in
Trailhead. Drop 1000 ft in 7 mi through interesting. About 7 mi, intermed., no dogs
mixed conifers and varied terrain almost all boats may be available.
(National Park). Meet 9 am, Union Bank Call to reserve space if
off-trail. Mostly within newly designated and State 120 ranger station, 9:45 am. Lead-
Owens River Headwaters addition to Ansel you don’t have a boat.
ers: Jean Dillingham (760-648-7109); John Meet 9 am, ML Union
Adams Wilderness. Moderate, dogs OK. Walter (760-934-1767).
Leaders: John Walter (760-934-1767); Jean Bank parking lot or 9:30
Dillingham (760-648-7109). am, Benton Crossing
!"#$%&12&()*+,!-. Summer outings Bridge. Leaders: John
Walter (760 934 1767),
Red Cones from Lake Mary Roadhead. BY HENNING JENSEN,
Jean Dillingham (760
Over Mammoth Pass on one of oldest blue ROL SUMMER OUTINGS CHAIR
648 7109). No dogs.
diamond trails. This ungroomed mostly aban-
doned trail climbs about 400 feet past Horse- May thru August :*+;&18&()*+,!-.
Parker Lake & Silver
shoe Lake to Mammoth Pass then whoop-de- “Fun & Fitness” %ULGJHSRUW*LUO6FRXWVRQWKH¿UVW(DVWHUQ6LHUUD,QQHU Lake. Less than 4 mi
dos through woods to twin 10,000 (about)- City Outings snowshoe trip. Mono Lake and the White
year-old cinder cones on John Muir Trail. Wednesday Evening Hikes RT to Parker Lake or a
Mountains in the background. (Photo: Mauriça Anderson.) more challenging hike via
$ERXWPL57GLI¿FXOW6WURQJDFFOLPDWL]HG JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING
dogs OK. Leaders: Jean Dillingham (760-648- at 6 pm at ML Union Bank parking lot for :*+;&6&()*+,!-. Parker Lake and Parker Bench to Silver Lake.
7109); John Walter (760-934-1767). DKLNHWRJHW¿WDQGVWD\¿WIRUVXPPHUIXQ Swall Meadows to Witcher Meadow & All start with leisurely stroll to sparkling Sierra
3!-&()!4*#,!-). Explore local trails and learn about our Sand Canyon. About 6 - 8 mi RT, mod. lake nestled below numerous 12,000-ft peaks.
QDWXUDOVXUURXQGLQJVJHRORJ\ZLOGÀRZHUV uphill, along Witcher Creek; optional 1- Gain 500 ft. Optional off-trail exploration up
May ski trips. These will depend on snow
and opening of trailheads, so call ahead. and trees. All hikes are moderate to easy, mi further up Sand Canyon. Expect to see canyon, circumnavigation of lake. One group
We’re thinking positively and have sched- completed by dark. Bring water, layered VSULQJ ZLOGÀRZHUV DQG JULQGLQJ KROHV LQ will return to trailhead (4 mi RT), another
XOHG ¿YH WULSV RQ 6DWXUGD\V VR DV QRW WR clothes, sturdy shoes. For more information Witcher Meadow. Bring lunch, plenty of group will continue to Parker Bench and Silver
interfere with hiking program. All of these call leader: Dick Baggett (760 924 5749). water, hat, sunscreen, hiking boots, hik- Lake (about 7 mi total), with car shuttle back
Dogs limited. to trailhead. Bring lunch, plenty of water,
trips go to about 10,000 ft, which is a truly ing poles (optional), etc. Meet 8 am, ML
sunscreen, hiking boots etc. Meet 8 am, ML
special place in spring. Good news is corn 3!-&1&()*+,!-. Union Bank Parking lot or 8:45 am, Swall
Union Bank Parking lot or 8:45 am, junction
snow, bad news is giant sun cups. Supreme Volcanic Tableland WSA. Explore this Meadow’s Sand Pit. Leaders: Cindy Os- Hwy 395/northern June Lake Loop. Leaders:
beauty is a stream breaking through snow, designated Wilderness Study Area (WSA) trowski (760 387 2192), Mary K Prentice Mauriça Anderson (760 932 7175), Wilma
misery is falling in it. area N of Bishop. Hike short distances into (760 934 0355). Dogs limited. Wheeler (760 934 3764), Grethe & Henning
3!-&/&()!4*#,!-. WSA from several locations to see unusual :*+;&/1&()!4*#,!-. Jensen (760 934 7176). Dogs limited.
Little Lakes Valley from about Rock Creek beauty of Tableland and why it must be Horsetail Falls& Beyond. About 5 mi
protected. Bring lunch, plenty of water, RT on switchbacks past Horsetail Falls. :*+;&1<&()*+,!-.
Pack Station. Undulating gentle climb to
hat, sunscreen, hiking boots, etc. Meet 8 Gain 1400 ft. Lovely views of Twin Lakes, Glass Meadow from Glass Creek Camp-
Long Lake past a series of completely frozen
am, ML Union Bank parking lot or 9 am, Sawtooths, lots of wild flowers. Bring ground. Hike to this beautiful meadow to
or just thawing lakes and ponds. Ungroomed,
“Y” in Bishop (Hwys 395/6). Leaders: Ron lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, hiking see millions of buttercups, effects of sheep
unmarked track winds around glaciated out-
crops with Bear Creek Spire, Mt Morgan, Mt Stormo (760 876 5401), Jean Dillingham boots, etc. Meet 8 am, ML Union Bank grazing on meadow. About 7 mi RT, mod.
(760 648 7109). Dogs limited. trails. Bring lunch, plenty of water, hat,
Dade, and Mt Mills framing background. parking lot or 9:30 am, Anett’s Mono Vil-
sunscreen, hiking boots, etc. Meet 8 am,
Union Bank at 9am, 945 am at trailhead 3!-&5&()*+,!-. lage. Leaders: Maurica Anderson (760 932
ML Union Bank parking lot. Leaders: Jean
(Rock Creek Pack Station). About 10 mi, Nature Hike in Shadow of Sherwins. 7175), Mary K Prentice (760 934 0355). Dillingham (760 648 7109), John Walter
intermed., dogs OK. Leader: John Walter Enjoy a 3 mi walk through old growth red Dogs limited. (760 934 1767). Dogs limited.
(760-934-1767); Asst leader TBA. ¿ULQDKLGGHQFDQ\RQQHDU0DPPRWK5RFN
3!-&0&()!4*#,!-. Trail, with vistas of the caldera. Focus on
San Joaquin Ridge from MMSA Main native trees, habitat, and geology, snowpack Eastern Sierra Land Trust coming events
Lodge. /RRS GRZQ WKURXJK UHG ¿U IRUHVW permitting. Alternate hike to Owens River BY MARY MCGURKE, ESLT DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH DIRECTOR
to parking shuttle. A little of everything: and canyons. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, & SARAH SPANO, EDUCATION COORDINATOR
easy groomed road to Minaret Vista, off- hiking boots, etc. Meet 8 am, ML Union
track along a wide open ridge from which Bank parking lot. Leader: Mary K Prentice )!4*#,!-=&!"#$%&/8 ning of growing season by enjoying an
you can see forever – well, from Yosemite (760 934 0355). Dogs limited. Black Lake Field Trip. Join us for an amaz- afternoon of activities fostering connection
almost to Fresno, anyway. Lunch in a 3!-&/6&()*+,!-. ing birding day exploring Black Lake in the and growth among community members
grove of whitebark pine listening to rasping Lower Rock Creek. (QMR\ ZLOGÀRZHUV Adobe Valley of Eastern Mono County. interested in local foods and gardening.
calls of Clark’s nutcrackers. Steep chute large Jeffrey Pines along beautiful stream. Black Lake is a privately owned, ephemeral Plant a seed or bring your extras along to
navigable either by side-slipping or on your Learn about geology and ecology of area. lake rimmed by moist alkali meadows and exchange with others, making everyone’s
butt, capped off by three undulating miles Start at Hwy 395 for a brisk 7.5 mi, 1900 sagebrush. Water garden more
WKURXJKUHG¿UIRUHVWWRSDUNLQJVKXWWOHQHDU ft. descent to Paradise, from where we will is scarce in Great bountiful.
MMSA stump alley. Union Bank at 9 am, car shuttle back to Hwy 395. Bring lots of B a s i n d e s e r t s , Learn about
About 8 mi, intermed. No dogs on parking water, lunch, hat, sun block, hiking boots, which makes this ways garden-
shuttles; leash required in ski area. Leaders: camera, hiking sticks (optional). Meet 8 property an out- ers in the area
John Walter (760-934-1767); Maurica An- am, ML Union Bank parking lot, or 8:30 post for breeding
are reaching
derson (760-932-7175). am, Hwy 395 and top of old 395 just south species, including out to the
3!-&/2&()!4*#,!-. of Tom’s Place. Leaders: Mary K Prentice willet and an im- c o m m u n i t y,
North County. Maurica Anderson will scout (760 934 0355) and Ron Stormo (760 876 portant stopover and hear about
5401). Dogs limited. site for migrant
us out a great high elevation trip somewhere exciting im-
waterbirds. The
between Conway Summit and Sonora Pass. 3!-&17&()*+,!-. provements in
landowners, who
intermed., dogs OK. Tentatively, Union Snow Lakes.+LNHWR¿YHVPDOOODNHVRQ are currently work- the local food
Bank at 9 am then another meeting place :ÀDQNRI5HYHUVH3HDNQHDU-XQH/DNH ing with Eastern movement.
in north county. Watch papers, website or About 4 mi RT, 500 ft gain on mod. trail. Sierra Land Trust Think “all
call. Leaders: Maurica Anderson (760-932- :KLWH0RXQWDLQUHÀHFWLRQ3KRWRFRXUWHV\
Bring lunch, plenty of water, hat sunscreen, to permanently things garden”
7175); John Walter (760-934-1767). Eastern Sierra Land Trust.)
hiking boots, etc. Meet 8 am, ML Union preserve this im- as you enjoy
3!-&11&()!4*#,!-. Bank parking lot or 9 am, June Lake Ski portant resource, have graciously agreed to anticipating blooms and sprouts in the
Fantail Lake from Tioga Pass. Follow old Area parking lot. Leaders: Jean Dillingham allow us to visit their land for this unique upcoming months. Seasonal snacks and
stage road to restored buildings at Bennet- (760 648 7109), Grethe Jensen (760 934 birding opportunity. Bring binoculars and a refreshments provided. Info: contact Sarah
ville, then continue up broad canyon to Fan- 7176). Dogs limited. lunch. ESLT will provide snacks and drinks. Spano (sarah@eslt.org, 760-873-4554).
tail Lake, If we stretch out lunch, telemarkers 3!-&7897/&()!4*#,!-9)*+,!-. Fees: $20 ESLT members / $30 non-mem- )!4*#,!-=&3!-&11
can show off in bowls under False White. Memorial Day weekend. No hikes. bers. To sign up and for more information, Community Celebration at Benton Hot
Union Bank at 9 am, State 120 ranger station :*+;&2&()!4*#,!-. please contact Sarah Spano (sarah@eslt. Springs Ranch. Come to celebrate preserved
at 945 am. About 8 mi, intermed., dogs OK. National Trails Day. Join us in trail con- org, 760-873-4554). lands in the Eastern Sierra. Enjoy exploring
Leaders: John Walter (760-934-1767); Hen- struction with a boardwalk over wetland at Benton Hot Springs Ranch, the spectacular,
!"#$%&1/&(>;,+;),!-.
ning & Grethe Jensen (760-934-7176). Gull Lake in cooperation with Friends of “All things garden.” Celebrate the begin- Please see ESLT EVENTS, page 12.
6 APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2010 TOIYABE TRAILS
Conservation Briefs
— Ansel Adams
Science & law vs.
BY MARGE SILL
power & money
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. DFFHVVWRWKH:DOO&DQ\RQ:LOGHUQHVV BY ROSE STRICKLAND
The release of the Draft Environmental Study Area. STUNNING UPSETS TO the Southern UXVKHGWR¿OHQHZDSSOLFDWLRQVWKXV
Impact Statement & Management Plan Sierra Club change for Nevada. The Nevada Water Authority’s proposal to creating a “crisis.”
has again been postponed until July. A staff person now in charge of Nevada pipe rural groundwater to Las Vegas At the end of the Special Session,
Sheldon rendezvous is tentatively 6LHUUD&OXEDFWLYLWLHVDQGVWDIILV5RE FRQWLQXH LQ )LUVW WKHUH ZDV D SNWA’s lobbyists and others failed
scheduled for June 25-27. To volunteer 6PLWKUREVPLWK#VLHUUDFOXERUJ+H 1HYDGD6XSUHPH&RXUWUXOLQJLQIDYRU to convince the Nevada Senate or the
for this important work and fun event, is replacing Barb Boyle who is now of the Great Basin Water Network Assembly to adopt hastily developed
contact Tina Nappe (tnappe@nvbell. working on alternative energy issues for *%:1 ± VHH WKH UXOLQJ DW KWWS amendments to Nevada’s water law.
QHWIRUIXUWKHUGHWDLOVDQGWRVLJQXS WKH&OXE,I\RXKDYHTXHVWLRQVDERXW www.greatbasinwater.net/pubs/index. For many reasons, the legislature was
Home Camp acquired. Thanks to the issues relating to staff or national Sierra php>. Next was SNWA’s startling SHUVXDGHGQRWWR¿[61:$¶VSUREOHPV
ZRUNRI1HYDGD/DQG&RQVHUYDQF\DQG &OXESROLF\SOHDVHFRQWDFW5RE failure to undermine that ruling with These included unresolvable issues of
money from Southern Nevada Public Jarbidge Bull Trout. The U.S. Fish & a strong-armed push for a hasty leg- due process and separation of powers
Lands Management Act, the Bureau of Wildlife Service has proposed designating LVODWLYH ¿[ GXULQJ )HEUXDU\¶V 6SHFLDO (i.e., legislative meddling in judicial
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including sage grouse, bighorn sheep, PVLOO#MXQRFRP ZKR LV ZRUNLQJ ZLWK had protested the massive water exporta- the affected public to testify might
and pika. It will also provide public other groups on this proposal. WLRQSURMHFWSURSRVHGLQDVZHOO result in worse problems. Instead, the
as their descendants and new residents Legislature issued a letter to the State
Ruby Natural Gas Pipeline Project -- were barred from participating in
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getting hard to struction of the project through BLM At issue are the nicotinyl insecti-
play around here. lands, the restoration of these lands, FLGHVDOVRNQRZQDVQHRQLFRWLQRLGV
and many other factors surrounding being used in a new way -- as seed
© Erik Holland 2010.
& the
Conservation David von Seggern -- has established mem- Details soon will be posted on the Chapter
Distribution Carol Tresner --
Energy Jeff Hardcastle -- bership guidelines, recognition categories, website. See our work in progress at <http://
designed an emblem patch, and has compiled a toiyabe.sierraclub.org/GBPeaksSection.
Chapter website
Membership Cathy Schmidt* --
Outings Holly Coughlin* --
Political Chip Latham* -- peak list. Our purposes are: html>. If you have questions or are inter-
Programs Valerie Andersen* --
Webmaster Howard Goldbaum --
• To attract new members ested in joining the committee, contact <http://toiyabe.sierraclub.org>
* ExCom members
• To encourage members to explore the Sharon Marie Wilcox (sharon.marie@
Great Basin and protect its wild areas sbcglobal.net).
TOIYABE TRAILS APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2010 9
Calendar
Donna Inversin (775.315.6763, d_inversin@ on rocky terrain. Bring usual essentials. Expect
yahoo.com). Moderate. to see lots of bird life, maybe wild mustangs. Trip
!"#$%&93&()+;,!-.&!%%&,!- Limit: 12. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055,
Spanish Springs Peak (7406 ft). Mod. day hike edc@unr.edu). Mod. Strenuous.
SHDNEDJ([SHFWORWVRIJORULRXVZLOGÀRZHUVLI continued from page 8 @+;2&1&()+;,!-.&>&!0
lucky, see a few antelope, golden eagles. About Climb Peavine Mountain. Adventure up NE
5 mi, 1500 ft to summit; half x-country across LQJVRKLNHUVFDQORRNDWVSULQJÀRZHUVELUGV 0!-&99&()!*+#,!-.&/&!0 side of Peavine to towers at top. Mostly on
volcanic terrain. Learn local geology, wildlife. panoramic views of area. About 4 mi RT. DL. El Dorado Canyon near Dayton. Fast -paced 13 existing dirt roads. About 10 mi RT, 2400 ft
Mod. hike, not for beginners. DL. Leader: Ridge Leader: Lucrecia Belancio (851-9279). Co- mi RT; an in-&-out, under 1000 ft gain. Riparian JDLQ/HDUQDERXWÀRUDIDXQDDORQJZD\7ULS
Walker (853-8055, edc@unr.edu). Co-Leader: Leader: Vicki Toy Smith (826-0932, vicki@ habitat with many crossings of small stream. Lunch limit 12. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-
Karen Todd (225-2805). Moderate. unr.edu). Easy. at natural arch. Visit small slot canyon. See remains 7488). Co-Leader: Mike Sullens (331-7488).
!"#$%&91&(0:;,!-.&34'5&"0 0!-&75&(0:;,!-.&34'5&"0 of historic sign; learn some history of area. ND. Mod. Strenuous.
Monday Night Parks Cleanup. See April 12 Monday Night Parks Cleanup. See April 12 Leader: T Taro (775-530-2935). Moderate. @+;2&8&(0:;,!-.&34'5&"0
for details ND. Leader: Julie Woodard (473- for details ND. Leader: Julie Woodard (473- 0!-&9'&()+;,!-.&/&!0?<4'5&"0 Monday Night Parks Cleanup. See April 12
1445). Co-Leader: Pat Kleames (473-1445). 1445). Co-Leader: Pat Kleames (473-1445). Mt Judah & Donner Peak Loop.)ROORZ3DFL¿F for details ND. Leader: Julie Woodard (473-
Mod. Easy. Mod. Easy. Crest Trail S on broken granite footing for abut 1445). Co-Leader: Pat Kleames (473-1445).
!"#$%&98&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0 0!-&77&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0 0.5 mi. Turn onto little jeep trail to get near Don- Mod. Easy.
Easy Conditioning Hike. See April 6 for details. Easy Conditioning Hike. See April 6 for details. ner Peak, with grand window-to-the-east vista @+;2&/&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0
DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). point. Follow loop trail to nearby Mt Judah (8200 Easy Conditioning Hike. See April 6 for details.
Co-Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. Co-Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. ft) to reach excellent 30-50-mile vistas. Drop to DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). Co-
Easy. Easy. TRT, head back. About 9 mi RT; 1200 ft gain. Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. Easy.
!"#$%&9/&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0 DOK. Leader: Gary P Hanneman (775-336- @+;2&>&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0
0!-&79&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0
7698, gphanneman@charter.net). Moderate.
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See April 14 Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See details Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See details
for details. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473- April 14. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473- 0!-&9<&(0:;,!-.&34'5&"0 April 14. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473-
1445). Moderate. 1445). Mod. Strenuous. Monday Night Parks Cleanup. See April 12 for 1445). Mod. Strenuous.
!"#$%&9>&(*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0 details ND. Leader: Julie Woodard (473-1445). Co- @+;2&75&(*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0
0!-&7'&(*6+#),!-.
Leader: Pat Kleames (473-1445). Mod. Easy.
Moderate Conditioning Hike. See April 8 for 3rd Annual GB Membership Mixer. Time & Moderate Conditioning hike. See details
details. DOK. Leader: Grace C. Caudill (775- Place: 7-8:30; TBA. Please see details in Group 0!-&93&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0 April 8. DOK. Leader: Grace C. (473-1445).
473-1445). Moderate. News, page 8. Easy Conditioning Hike. See April 6 for details. Moderate.
!"#$%&'5?0!-&9&(A#$,!-?)+;,!-. DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). Co- @+;2&79&()!*+#,!-.&/&!0
0!-&7'&
Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. Easy.
Stillwater National Wildlife Preserve Digital (*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0 Humbug Trail. Along Humbug Creek to S. Yuba
Photography Trip. Join retired photographer 0!-&91&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0 River during Malakoff Diggins Homecoming
Moderate Conditioning hike. See details April 8.
and teacher Graham Stafford on car camping, Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See April 14 Day. About 6 mi RT, 1000 ft gain. Learn about
DOK. Leader: Grace C. (473-1445). Moderate.
digital photography outing at wildlife preserve for details. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473- mining era. Great swimming. ND. Leader:
outside Fallon NV at height of bird migration 0!-&73&()!*+#,!-.&>&!0 1445). Mod. Strenuous. Craig Mastos (348-1862, maquis@softcom.
period. Graham will bring his two-person kayak Hidden Canyon Day Hike. Rambling hike 0!-&98&(*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0 net). Moderate.
for all to use. Bring yours. Learn technical, ar- through narrow canyon in Virginia Moun- @+;2&79&()!*+#,!-.&/&!0
Moderate Condition-
tistic aspects of digital photography. All levels tains. View interesting
ing hike. See de- John C Two Enigma. Hike near Dayton,
of photography experience accepted --beginners rock formations. Trail
tails April 8. DOK. discover history of area, visit two features as-
encouraged. View Graham’s work at <www. rough, uneven; expect
Leader: Grace C. sociated with old mining operations. One-way,
brush; some climb-
grahamstafford.com>. ND. Leader: Graham
Stafford (775-686-8478, graham@grahamstaf- ing involved (nothing
technical). About 8 mi
It’s not just (473-1445). Mod-
erate.
about 7 mi, with vehicle shuttle. Gain about
1000 ft. Scenic views; return parallels part of
ford.com). Easy. Carson River. ND. Leader: T Taro (775-530-
0!-&9>?'7
&0!-&7&()!*+#,!-.&>&!0
Eagle Canyon Day Hike. Outside SE Reno.
RT, over 2000 ft gain.
Good boots (no sneak- a good basin, ()!*+#,!-?
2935). Mod. Easy.
ers) essential. Trip 0:;,!-.&8&!0 @+;2&7'&()+;,!-.&>&!0?'&"0
For seasoned hikers only; descent down canyon
tricky with large rocks, possibly some water.
limit 12. DL. Leader:
Holly Coughlin (331-
it’s a Black Rock Ren- Tamarack Peak: New Loop. Follow old TRT
to Frog Pond, then off-trail up mod. steep SW
Golden eagles sighted in past. See really great dezvous. Join
geology. About 8 mi, 2200 ft gain; steep descent
all way down. Trip limit 12. DOK. Leader: Holly
7488). Co-Leader: Pat
Kleames (359-5089). GREAT BASIN! l a rg e g r o u p o f
Black Rock Desert
ridgeline directly to big Rock Outcrop at 9600
ft. Lunch stop is unexcelled for vista all way
Mod. Strenuous. rats for weekend down Lake Tahoe. Return along E ridgeline to
Coughlin (331-7488). Co-Leader: Mike Sullens new TRT. About 6 mi RT, 1000 ft gain. DOK.
(331-7488). Mod. Strenuous. 0!-&71& of tours, speakers,
Leader: Gary P Hanneman (775-336-7698,
0!-&7&()!*+#,!-.&/&!0 ()+;,!-.&/4'5&!0?<&"0 food, fun. Visit hot
gphanneman@charter.net). Moderate.
Tahoe Meadows & South springs, petroglyphs;
Rattler Peak. Seventh in series to highest point do projects; take tours. Keynote speaker all lined @+;2&7<&(0:;,!-.&34'5&"0
in local mountains. Peak in Flowery Range near on TRT. May need snowshoes at 8500 ft. Start
at Tahoe Meadows, head S for roughly 4 mi, upm also a bike rally. Learn about Black Rock Monday Night Parks Cleanup. See April 12
Carson Plains E of Dayton off Hwy 50 E. About Desert area! Additional fees to Friends of Black for details ND. Leader: Julie Woodard (473-
2400 ft gain, 5 mi RT. Rocky, boulder scram- keeping near to (or on) Tahoe Rim Trail. Several
excellent vistas of beautiful Lake Tahoe. After Rock may apply. Info: see <www.blackrockren- 1445). Co-Leader: Pat Kleames (473-1445).
bling, steep sections, parts off trail. ND. Leader: dezvous.com>. Family friendly, LNT camping, Mod. Easy.
T Taro (775-530-2935). Mod. Strenuous. lunch stop in sight of Diamond Peak, return same
route. About 8 mi RT, 700 ft gain. Trip limit 14. DL on leash. DL. Leader: David Book (775-843- @+;2&73&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0
0!-&9&()+;,!-.&/4'5&!0?<&"0 DOK. Leader: Gary P Hanneman (775-336- 6443, dbook@gbis.com). Easy. Easy Conditioning Hike. See April 6 for details.
Boulder Field Crossing on Ophir Creek. Start- 7698, gphanneman@charter.net). Mod. Easy. 0!-&9>&()!*+#,!-.&>&!0 DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). Co-
ing in Davis Creek Park, hike up trail about 1000 Dayton to Silver City Day Hike. Visit Rock Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. Easy.
ft, passing high, steep creek overviews to reach 0!-&78&(0:;,!-.&34'5&"0
Monday Night Parks Cleanup. See April 12 3RLQW 0LOO VLWH WKHQ KHDG RXW WR ¿QG VXSSRUW @+;2&71&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0
ODUJHJUDQLWHERXOGHU¿HOGDERXWZD\WRZDUG sites for aerial buckets that brought ore to mill
Tahoe Meadows above. At this time of year for details ND. Leader: Julie Woodard (473- Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See April 14
1445). Co-Leader: Pat Kleames (473-1445). from Silver City. Follow old wagon road up to for details. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473-
Ophir Creek is typically divided into 4-5 separate outskirts of Silver City and lovely spot under
ODUJH VWUHDPV PDNLQJ FURVVLQJ YHU\ GLI¿FXOW Mod. Easy. 1445). Mod. Strenuous.
pinyon pines for lunch. Alternate strenuous climb
We’ll see. About 8 mi RT. Little snow antici- 0!-&7/&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0 up to ridge line with T A. Otherwise, about 6 mi @+;2&78&(*6+#),!-.
pated at this 5,500 ft elev. DOK. Leader: Gary Easy Conditioning Hike. See details on April 6. RT, 800 ft gain. ND. Leader: Donna Inversin 3rd Annual GB Buckbean Brewery Mixer.
P Hanneman (775-336-7698, gphanneman@ DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). Co- (775-315-6763, d_inversin@yahoo.com). Co- Time & Place: 530-8p; Buckbean Brewery.
charter.net). Moderate. Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. Easy. Leader: T.A. Taro (775-530-2935, tapenelope2@ Please see details in Group News, page 8.
0!-&'&(0:;,!-.&34'5&"0 0!-&7>&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0 juno.com). Mod. Easy. @+;2&78&(*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0
Monday Night Parks Cleanup. See April 12 Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See details on &@+;2&7&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0 Moderate Conditioning hike. See April 8 for
for details ND. Leader: Julie Woodard (473- April 14. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473- Easy Conditioning Hike. See April 6 for details. details. DOK. Leader: Grace C. (775-473-1445).
1445). Co-Leader: Pat Kleames (473-1445). 1445). Mod. Strenuous. DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). Co- Moderate.
Mod. Easy.
0!-&95&(*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0 Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. Easy. @+;2&7>&()!*+#,!-.&/&!0
0!-&<&(*+2),!-.&34'5&"0 Moderate Conditioning Hike. See details April 8. @+;2&9&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0 Rubicon Trail. Hike along Lake Tahoe shore
Easy Conditioning Hike. See April 5 for details. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (473-1445). Co-Leader: Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See details on from D.L. Bliss Park to Emerald Bay. Negligible
DL. Leader: Yvonne Jerome (775-473-1445). Grace C. Caudill (473-1445). Mod. Easy. April 14. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473- gain, 9 mi RT. Learn about old lighthouse. Pos-
Co-Leader: Karen Todd (775-473-1445). Mod. sible swimming if spring weather warms up.
0!-&97?9'&(A#$,!-?)+;,!-.& 1445). Mod. Strenuous.
Easy. ND. Leader: Craig mastos (348-1862, maquis@
Black Rock/High Rock Digital Photography @+;2&'&(*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0
0!-&3&(=2,;2),!-.&34'5&"0 Trip. Join retired photographer, teacher Graham softcom.net). Moderate.
Moderate Conditioning hike. See details on April
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. See details on Stafford on car camping, digital photography 8. DOK. Leader: Grace C. (473-1445). Moderate. @+;2&95&()+;,!-.&/4'5&!B0?<4'5&"0
April 14. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473- outing at this National Conservation Area N Mount Rose Summit. First 1.5 hr is N on fairly
1445). Mod. Strenuous. of Reno, NV. Explore Black Rock/High Rock, @+;2&3&()!*+#,!-.&/&!0 level new Tahoe Rim Trail, past waterfall. Then
0!-&1&(*6+#),!-.&34'5&"0 its natural hot springs -- a photographer’s Kings Canyon from Carson City to Spooner up steep little canyon to reach 9650 ft saddle for
wonderland. Learn technical, artistic aspects of Summit. About 18 mi RT, 2000 ft gain. In-&-out EUHDWKHU 7KHQ XS XS ¿QDOO\ WUDYHUVLQJ KLJK
Moderate Conditioning Hike. See details on old stage route/Lincoln Highway. Option to
April 8. DOK. Leader: Grace C. (473-1445). digital photography. All levels of photography barren shoulder of shale to 10,776 ft Mt Rose
experience accepted -- beginners encouraged.See tour remains of logging railroad at summit. Learn summit. Vistas of lush green meadows far below,
Moderate. history of area, enjoy views. ND. Leader: T Taro
Graham’s work on his website at< www.graha- blue Lake Tahoe, distant valleys, peaks, will be
0!-&/&()!*+#,!-.&>&!0 mstafford.com>. Info: contact leader Graham (775-530-2935). Mod. Strenuous. RXU¿QHUHZDUG$ERXWPL57IWJDLQ
Spring Foothill Day Hike. Beautiful city day Stafford (775-686-8478, graham@grahamstaf- @+;2&3&()!*+#,!-.& DOK. Leader: Gary P Hanneman (775-336-7698,
hike in foothills of S. Reno. Slow-paced out- ford.com). DL. Easy. Pond Peak. Desert peak bag of highest summit Please see GB CALENDAR, page 11.
10 APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2010 TOIYABE TRAILS
Monitor (Please use email when leaders state that they prefer email,
especially if you have a long distance telephone number.)
ALL EVENTS INCLUDE CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Nevada Tour Operator – Registration Information, Nevada Tour Operator Ref. No. 2008-0041.
Southern Nevada Group Please use e-mail when leaders state that they scenic wonderland within reasonable reach of
prefer it Las Vegas. Learn about geography, nature of
All events include conservation and/or education John Muir’s wilderness, and great places to enjoy
Group News
activities and recreate. Mike will have some of his books
Nevada Tour Operator Ref. No. 2008-0041 to sign and sell (at reduced price). All members
!"#$%&'&()!*+#,!-. and general public are welcome. Refreshments,
announcements, free literature, too. Info: Gary
Monthly meetings Grand Circle, RRCNCA. Do bunny hop
through part of this long, 12-mi walk. Connect Beckman (648-2983).
dots with new views of RR escarpment, maybe !"#$%&78&()!*+#,!-.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Ave.), Suite 220B (upstairs), Las Vegas. VRPHHDUO\ZLOGÀRZHUV/HDGHUV-DFN6DZ\HU :LOGÀRZHU +LNH WR /DNH 0HDG RU 6SULQJ
the second Wednesday of every month The next ExCom meeting dates are (228-3857), Peppe Sotomayor (463-8548). Mountains. Depending on reports we’ll go
(except August and holidays) for the Mondays, April 5, May 3, June 7. All Level 3-4. for most brilliant display. What does Palmer’s
MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING members welcome. Info: Kristine Cun- !"#$%&3&(0:;,!-. penstemon look like and smell like? Dogs OK.
at 7:30 pm. Come socialize, learn what’s Leader: Bill Marr (433-0743). Level 2-3.
ningham (285-6832). Group ExCom Meeting. Time & Place: 6-8:30
going on in the environmental com- SPORFDO6LHUUD&OXERI¿FH6WK6WDW !"#$%&93?0!-&7&()+;,!-?)!*+#,!-.
The next NEW & PROSPEC-
Gass Ave.) Ste. 200B. All members welcome. Service Trip to Kalaupapa National Historic
munity, and hear and see an interesting, TIVE MEMBER ORIENTATION Contact: Kristine Cunningham (285-6832, kris- Park, Molokai, Hawaii. Volunteer opportunity
educational slideshow program. See is TBA at press time. It precedes the sysjake@gmail.com). to work with National Park Service on natural
the Calendar (pages 10-11) for dates general meeting in the same room !"#$%&77&()+;,!-. and cultural resource projects at isolated, historic
and details. at 7 pm. Info: please call Taj Ainlay Red Rock Canyon: In Search of the Redbud! +DZDLLDQFRORQ\IRUSHRSOHDIÀLFWHGZLWK+DQVHQ¶V
April 14 is MEET THE CANDI- disease (leprosy). Limit: 12. Moderate to strenu-
(682-9361). What is redbud and where does it grow? Hike 3 mi
ous tasks. Google to learn more about Kalaupapa.
DATE NIGHT. This will be in lieu of MAKING AN ANNOUNCEMENT. RT. Leader: Ann Cronin (737-5758) Level 2.
Leader: Linda Nations (LLNations@pbsj.com).
our usual conservation meeting. The To put an announcement in our lo- !"#$%&7<&(=2,;2),!-.
!"#$%&'5?0!-&9&(A#$,!-?)+;,!-.
next ConsCom meetings are Wednes- Meet the Candidates Night. Time & Place:
cal monthly announcement sheet 6-7 pm, before General Meeting; NV Energy Kingston Mountains Wilderness Restoration
days, May 12 and June 9. They precede (available at the General Meet- Bldg. (see next). Opportunity to meet candidates Service Trip. This Wilderness N of Mojave Pre-
the General Meeting in the same room ing), please send a brief e-mail to for June 8 Primary Elections. Learn about their serve is high enough for late spring. Work with
from 6-7 pm. Contact: jane Feldman %/0¶V 1HHGOHV ¿HOG RI¿FH WR UHVWRUH FXOWXUDO
Rita (rita.ransom@hotmail.com) positions on environmental issues. Talk politics.
site, decommission an old corral. Meet mid-
(janefeldman@cox.net). no later than Tuesday afternoon Light dinner, refreshments. All members, friends,
afternoon Friday at Horse Thief Campground
GROUP EXCOM MEETINGS are guests, are welcome. Hosted by Political Commit-
before the meeting. To make a brief tee. Contact: Taj Ainlay (tajainlay@aol.com). 23 mi N of I-15. BLM provides essential tools,
SPRQWKH¿UVW0RQGD\RIHDFK announcement at the meeting, check EXWEULQJH[WUDKDPPHUV:RUN6DWXUGD\¿QLVK
!"#$%&7<&(=2,;2),!-. Sunday around lunch time. Learn how you can
PRQWK H[FHSW$XJXVW ZKHQ WKH ¿UVW ZLWK 5LWD *DU\ RU DQRWKHU RI¿FHU General Program Meeting. Time & Place: help keep Wilderness wild. Central commissary
Monday is a holiday. Location: Sierra before the meeting. 7:30 pm; NV Energy Bldg., 6226 W. Sahara (E. available. Leader: Vicky Hoover (415- 977-
&OXE 2I¿FH 6 WK 6W DW *DVV entrance, Wengert meeting room). Program: 5527, vicky.hoover@sierraclub.org). Sponsored
“Hiking & Backpacking the Eastern Sierra Ne- by CNRCC Wilderness Committee & Mojave
vada Range,” with Reno’s Mike White, outdoor Group, San Gorgonio Chapter.
On 22 April 1970, Earth Day marked enthusiast and author of many books on hiking
the beginning of a modern environmental movement and backpacking. See photos of this rugged, Please see SN CALENDAR, page 11.
KRIS CUNNINGHAM & SCOTT STEVENS, S. NEVADA GROUP EARTH DAY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness Thousands of colleges and universities orga- Recycling in the neon capital However, the recycling has to be meticulously
and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. It nized protests against the deterioration of the separated into different bins resulting in time
BY MAXINE MILLER
was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson environment. Groups that had been fighting consuming work for busy families.
(D - Wisconsin) as an environmental teach-in against oil spills, polluting factories and power What goal did the Nevada legislature adopt al- In June 2009 the SC Southern Nevada Group
in 1970. plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, most 20 years ago that has never been reached? formed a Recycling Committee to become more
Senator Gaylord Nelson was elected to the freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinc- It was a recycling goal of 25% recycling knowledgeable and proactive regarding the abys-
U.S. Senate in 1962. He was determined to wake tion of wildlife suddenly realized they shared throughout the state. mal recycling rates in Las Vegas. We have brought
up the federal government to the fact that the common values. The goal has barely been met in Northern Ne- in guest speakers, toured the Republic Recycling
earth was at risk. In 1969, Nelson, considered Senator Nelson chose April 22 in order to maxi- vada, and has never been met in Southern Nevada plant, prepared a presentation for our Conserva-
one of the leaders of the modern environmental mize participation on college campuses for what where I reside. When I moved here 30 years ago, tion Group and brought recycling to Sierra Club
movement, developed the idea for Earth Day he conceived as an “environmental teach-in.” the only thing recycled was newspaper. However, tabling events at town hall meetings and environ-
after being inspired by the anti-Vietnam War Senator Nelson stated that Earth Day “worked” there were no plastic bottles and trillions of soda mental events. Our 2010 schedule includes help-
“teach-ins” that were taking place on college because of the response at the grassroots level. FDQVDWWKDWWLPH(YHQWXDOO\LWEHFDPHGLI¿FXOW ing with recycling at a huge fund raising event in
campuses around the United States. According +HGLUHFWO\FUHGLWHGWKH¿UVW(DUWK'D\ZLWK to even recycle newspaper because the 7-11 stores March at Lorenzi Park, scheduling another tour
to Nelson, he envisioned a large-scale, grassroots persuading U.S. politicians that environmental stopped providing bins. of the plant which has recently purchased over a
environmental demonstration “to shake up the legislation had a substantial, lasting constituency. Over the years, recycling opportunities have million dollars in new equipment, and following
political establishment and force this issue onto Many important laws were passed by Congress been offered to some residential neighborhoods up with city and county commission meetings
the national agenda.” in the wake of the 1970 Earth Day, including depending on what area of town you live in. when recycling is on the agenda.*
the Clean Air Act, wild lands and the ocean, and New recycling programs have been started in
the creation of the United States Environmental North Las Vegas with the help of a 1.9 million
SOUTHERN NEVADA GROUP Protection Agency. with some big activities. stimulus grant aimed at implementation of green
OFFICERS April 21 was the birthday of John Muir, who - We will be launching a new website in March: LQLWLDWLYHV7KH\DUHWDUJHWLQJVSHFL¿FQHLJKERU-
Chair Kristine Cunningham* -- founded the Sierra Club. This was not lost on EarthdayLV.com. This website will be the infor- hoods to promote enhanced recycling. Although
Vice-Chair Par Rasmusson* -- organizers who thought April 22 was Muir’s mation clearinghouse for Earthday events in and the main Republic recycling plant is small, they
Secretary Par Rasmusson* --
birthday. around Las Vegas. It will be a source of Earth Day manage to recycle approx 4 million tons a year.
Treasurer Taj Ainlay* --
At Large Scott Stevens* -- Fast forward history, events, and related information this year They are constantly expanding and modernizing.
Compliance Open 1995: Gaylord Nelson receives the Presidential and into the future. As part of the enhanced program, they have intro-
Conservation Jane Feldman feldman.jane@gmail.com - Sat April 17: we are organizing a huge urban
Cool Cities Open Medal of Freedom, the highest award given to duced single stream recycling to the community.
Editor Yuki Takagi yuki.takagi@ a civilian, in honor of his environmental work. clean up with our sponsors. Watch the website
toiyabe.sierraclub.org above for more details. Please see RECYCLING, page 11.
President Bill Clinton says of Nelson: “As the
Hwy Cleanup Sandee Herlands-Gogatz -- 7KX$SULO(DUWK'D\RXU¿UVWDQQXDO*UHHQ
Membership Matt Van Note* -- father of Earth Day, he is the grandfather of all
Outings Jack Sawyer -- that grew out of that event.” Award banquet. Also see EarthdayLV.com for
Parks, Refuges Yuki Takagi
1400