Life grows where
water flows. It is a resource that has always been more valuable
than gold in the West, shaping our history and in many ways,
determining our future. As Nevada and California populations
continue to grow out of control, this already limited lifeblood is
becoming stretched to depletion.
Winter snows deposit the water supply we need throughout the year
on the beautiful peaks of the Sierra Nevada. As winter melts into
spring and summer, this supply flows from a trickle to a roar in
the Truckee, Carson, and Walker rivers, and fills the pristine
jewel of Lake Tahoe. Our future challenge comes as this precious
fixed amount of water is asked to serve a growing population with
growing needs for drinking, irrigation, agriculture, and
recreation.
The News 4 Weather Plus Weather Team is Watching Out 4 You with
our “Water Wise” program. This program was coordinated by
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and championed by Nevada
Division of Environmental Protection as a way to bring high-quality
watershed education to Nevadans. This valuable resource will
provide a wealth of water information including: the location of
your watershed, snow pack measurements, river and lake levels, and
a host of conservation tips and facts to help everyone do their
part to keep our water flowing and clean.
We hope that you enjoy this valuable tool, and are able to use this
information to better protect and enjoy this precious natural
resource.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is working with KRNV News4 to provide information to the public that is useful in protecting our environment. The Agencies do not endorse specific television stations, promote the purchase of products advertised on KRNV News4, nor do they endorse any private organization or group's policies, activities, or positions on federal, state, or local legislation.
