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OPINION: It’s time for the Biden administration to designate Nevada’s newest monument – The Nevada Independent
The push to preserve a grove of sacred swamp cedar trees and commemorate the site of several massacres perpetrated against Indigenous communities in eastern Nevada reached a new milestone last month. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced legislation to establish Bahsahwahbee National Monument in Congress on July 29. The legislation is a long-awaited accomplishment for the Bahsahwahbee campaign, and brings the sacred landscape one step closer to permanent protection.
With Congress unlikely to act this year, the campaign is calling on President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to designate the area a national monument. Drawing on his extensive Senate experience, Biden has traditionally awaited the introduction of legislation before using this authority to establish national monuments.
The Duckwater Shoshone Tribe, Ely Shoshone Tribe and Confederated Tribes of the Goshute have been advocating for Bahsahwahbee to become Nevada’s newest National Park Service-managed monument for years. Situated 8 miles north of Great Basin National Park, the soon-to-be Bahsahwahbee National Monument would benefit all Nevadans. Safeguarding public lands not only shields us from the most severe effects of climate change but also preserves the unique characteristics that define our state for future generations.
A poll of 602 Nevadans conducted last year reported that 77 percent of respondents support the tribes’ efforts to designate Bahsahwahbee. In 2021, the Nevada Legislature passed a resolution supporting the designation, including unanimous bipartisan support in the state Senate. The tribes are asking for the National Park Service to tell their story — a story of deep connection to the land, tragedy and resiliency.
Nevadans have shown how much they value public land and its protection. Nevada has the highest percentage of public land of any state in the nation. Conservation is part of the culture across the state, transcending party lines and rural-urban divides. Nevadans are more likely to support candidates that protect public lands, and invest in national parks and monuments. Nevada is also the ancestral home of 21 federally recognized tribes spanning 28 reservations, with Indigenous people inhabiting the Great Basin since time immemorial. Thanks to recent efforts to expand voting access, issues important to Native communities matter more than ever in determining our elections.
Intact wetlands and forests such those found at Bahsahwahbee continue to sequester carbon and protect climate-cooling biodiversity, fighting climate changes that have led to Reno and Las Vegas being named the two fastest warming cities in the country. This summer is shaping up to be the hottest on record in Nevada. Indigenous communities have known for millennia what others are only starting to reckon with: Land protection and community protection are inextricably linked.
Nevada, holding true to its purple nature, is projected to be one of the key states that will determine the results of the presidential election and if the Democratic majority in the Senate holds. Registered Independents in Nevada now outnumber registered Democrats and registered Republicans. Polls have shown that 72 percent of Nevadans believe that public land protection benefits our economy, and 78 percent of Independent voters (joined by 73 percent of GOP and 80 percent of Democratic Party voters) believe that conservation is important in selecting a candidate to vote for. All the signs point toward public lands and conservation efforts being a deciding factor in how Nevadans vote this November.
Bahsahwahbee becoming Nevada’s newest National Park Service-administered national monument is not narrowly a conservation issue for eastern Nevada, but one that impacts all Nevadans. The ball is in your court, President Biden.
Olivia Tanager is the director for the Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club, focusing on Nevada, the Tahoe Basin and the eastern Sierra Nevada. It is a grassroots fueled group that advocates for increased access to renewable energy, public transportation and land, water and wildlife conservation.
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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Wolf Pack are headed on a road trip! A whole group of Nevada coaches, student athletes and staff are hitting the road across Northern Nevada to spread the brand of Wolf Pack athletics.
The trip will span over three days and over a thousand miles across the region, giving them the chance to connect with fans, alumni, and all the communities across Northern Nevada.
“It’s a really fun opportunity to get out in a lot of communities in Northern Nevada that often times come to Reno to support the Wolf Pack,” said head football coach Jeff Choate. “It’s an opportunity for us to get our brand out locally and just interact with some great people.”
The Coaches Caravan kicked off their journey Monday morning in Carson City, gathering at the Nevada State Capitol, greeted by a group of Wolf Pack faithful who were beyond excited to have the opportunity for interaction.
“So much about what college athletics is are bringing communities together. There’s nothing that brings a community together like sports,” said athletic director Stephanie Rempe. “It lets them get to know our coaches and athletes and the things that they’re trying to do to represent the university and the state of Nevada. Getting to know them and meet them makes you care that much more and makes them want to come support and cheer on the Pack!”
The Coaches Caravan continues through Northern Nevada until their final stop on Wednesday afternoon, meeting with thirteen communities around the region in total.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have orchestrated many groundbreaking moves this offseason, but none as important as the impact they made at a fundraising event.
Over the weekend, the Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. Sunday marked the third time the organization had hosted the event, which has produced a tremendous turnout.
Several individuals spoke during the event, including Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and president Sandra Douglass Morgan, who each highlighted the importance of acknowledging mental health.
Davis’ Thoughts
- “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with,” Davis said. “Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected. That’s why it’s so critical to raise money for our community. We’re grateful for you all, and appreciate you being here.”
Morgan’s Thoughts
“Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada,” Morgan said. “Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders also honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer on Sunday night as the winners of the Commitment to Excellence award. Here is what each of them had to say.
Glazer’s Thoughts
- “First, this is incredible what the Raiders are doing,” Glazer said. “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength—into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide. That’s what builds a true team, a championship team. I’m proud to stand with you and be part of this team tonight.”
Nassib’s Thoughts
- “It is truly a privilege to be up here,” Nassib said. “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable—and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
Overall Thoughts
This has been a tremendous event over the last few years, and the Raiders’ organization has done a great job of raising awareness for mental health. This will be an event that the team will continue to host in the future.
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