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View of the Roberts Mountains.
Resilient Lands The Roberts Mountains in Nevada. © Chip Caroon/TNC

Stories in Nevada

2025 Year in Review

Last updated April 02, 2025

Mauricia M.M. Baca, State Director of TNC in Nevada.
Mauricia M.M. Baca Nevada State Director Mauricia M.M. Baca © The Nature Conservancy

Letter from Our State Director, Mauricia M.M. Baca

Dear Friends,

From glimmering coastlines and majestic mountains to vibrant deserts, cool forests and sweeping grasslands, the American West is home to some of the planet’s most iconic landscapes and species.

Indeed, Nevada itself is home to over 300 species that live here and nowhere else on earth. This beautiful state includes the sweeping Sagebrush Sea, the Mojave Desert, bristlecone and ponderosa pine trees, the Colorado River and the Truckee River that flows from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake.

As I write this, I am reliving memories of the scent of creosote and sagebrush and pine needles after a rain, and the glow of the sunset over the mountains. I love exploring this state, and cherish the thought that future generations can have these experiences.

As we experience drought, wildfire and a changing climate that impacts people and nature, The Nature Conservancy is rising to meet the moment. We’re championing conservation policies and advancing solutions to secure a livable future—one with healthier communities, thriving wildlife and resilient ecosystems.

In this Year in Review, you’ll discover how TNC in Nevada is driving local projects that support our regional conservation priorities. For decades, we’ve pioneered innovative solutions designed to be replicated in similar climates. Now, we’re scaling up—faster and further than ever before—to deliver lasting, meaningful change.

We are able to do this important work because of people like you who have invested in solutions. I am so grateful for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy reading about our progress.

Yours in conservation,
Mauricia M.M. Baca
Nevada State Director

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Nevada Successes

  • Landscape view of scrubby sagebrush growing in a plain, with mountains in the far distance.

    Ecostate Mapping—New Tools for Conservation

    A team of scientists and land stewards has created a new guide to “ecostate maps”—a simple way to see where sagebrush is thriving, where it’s strained and where attention is most needed.

  • An aerial image of groundwater sitting amongst rocks.

    Groundwater Rights Retirement

    Many Nevada communities and ecosystems are dependent on groundwater, but this vital resource is at risk. Learn how TNC is addressing the overuse of groundwater supplies.

  • A group of people overlooking a field of grasslands and rolling hills.

    TNC in Nevada welcomes Stefanie Givens as new Director of Development

    With a rich background in environmental education, nonprofit leadership, and fundraising, Stefanie brings a deep passion for conservation and a wealth of experience to her new role.

  • Landscape of a snow capped mountain with a road in the foreground and dried grass on either side.

    Nevada passes bills to preserve groundwater for future generations

    In a move that marks a major step toward preserving water for the state’s future, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed two bills, Nevada Assembly Bill 104 (AB 104) and Senate Bill 36 (SB 36), into law.

Places We Protect in Nevada

Check out the map below and explore an interactive map of our preserves in Nevada and beyond.

An illustrated map of protected areas in Nevada.
Places We Protect in Nevada Map of TNC preserves and properties in Nevada © Sarah Byer/TNC

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Learn more about our work in Nevada and what we have achieved together.

40 Years Protecting the Nevada We All Love

We are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Nevada Chapter. Take a look back at all you helped us accomplish over the last four decades.

Nevada Water Program

We’re using science to guide smart decisions about freshwater policy, protection and restoration across Nevada to ensure there’s enough water for both people and nature to thrive.

Sagebrush Sea

The Nature Conservancy is working across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon to protect this iconic western landscape, one of the largest natural systems in North America.