Partners in Preservation Millions of dollars – Thousands of hours Federal, state, local government investment in partnership with citizens in the preservation of Washoe Valley, Nevada U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management LaBorde Exchange Cost: $1.74 million 11, 638 acres – Open Space and land exchange “ This is extremely important Because it provides for a Break in urBan sprawl,” said Harriet Burgess, President of the American Land Conservancy. “When you look over at those mountains from the valley from now on, you’re guaranteed to see it in its natural state. No more worries aBout homes popping up.” Southern Nevada Public Land Management Acquisition 2000 - present Winter’s Ranch/Casey Property 1,926 acres Cost: $47.3 million Acquisi(ons preserve the scenic quality and wildlife habitat of Washoe Valley. Greil Ranch Conservation Easement Farm and Ranchland Protection Program 1st in Nevada 2002 Nevada State Question 1 Bond matching funds - unanimous Washoe County Commission support- Nevada State Parks Ronald Walter 2001 Washoe Lake State Park 1977 Southern Washoe Lake Wetlands “Washoe Lake Wetlands trails help students and other visitors understand the importance of wetland habitats. This wetland mitigation site is now a Sanctuary for the Bald Eagle and many shore birds along the Pacific Flyway.” Mitigates wetland loss in the Highway 395 corridor from the Truckee Meadows to Gardnerville…… specifically maintained for the benefit of wildlife . 335 acres with 223 in wetlands Cost: $1.5 million Scripps National Wildlife Management Area Mark Vollmer 2005 2,500 acres of marsh, wetlands and small islands suitable for nesting birds acquired - 1957 International Treaty Washoe Valley 215 bird species have been recorded 100 species nest 1800 birds observed in one day……… Truckee Meadows Regional Plan - 2007 Washoe Valley is a “Rural Development Area” Policy 1.1.5 …….To be in conformance with the Regional Plan, master plans of local governments must not allow additional development within the RDA that requires the provision of municipal service, and must not allow new divisions of land that would create a parcel less than 5 acres in size……. Washoe County Parks Bowers Mansion Davis Creek Park 1946 Wilson Commons Park Access to Allen’s Canyon (V&T) – in process Citizens Citizens Benefit to the Wildlife and the Health, Education and Welfare of Citizens Washoe Valley is designated a “ Last Chance Scenic Place in Nevada” Citizens Citizens John Ben Snow Memorial Fund Citizen Action Citizens 2000 – Washoe County Bond Issue Voters pass a bond for $2 million to purchase parks and open space. Land around Davis Creek Park, Bowers Mansion, and Winters Ranch was acquired. 2006 – Over 900 citizens sign a petition to preserve the rural character of Washoe Valley. Ongoing participation in the public process; Nevada State Legislature Nevada Land Conservancy Board of County Commission West Washoe Valley Landowners Washoe County Planning Commission Old Washoe Estates Homeowners Association Board of Adjustment Washoe Valley Alliance Citizens Advisory Board Parkview Estates Homeowners Association Nextdoor Eastlake Washoe Valley Scenic Byway Corridor Mangagement BLM Regional Management Plan Neighborhood Watch Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Adopt –a-Highway Living With Fire- Junk the Junipers Washoe Lake State Park Projects Celebrate Washoe Valley Sponsors Adventure Scuba Na/onal Automobile Museum Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant Nevada Division of Forestry Washoe State Tree Nursery Cabelas Nevada State Railroad Museum Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory New Washoe Bar DoughBioys Donuts Northern Nevada Bluegrass Associa/on Flowing Tide Pub Olive Garden Good-To-Go Pizza Deli Patriot Plumbing Kruse’s Hardware Stylin’ Hair Design Synergy Massage ! More Information History and Current Events: www.washoevalley.org Join – Participate – Get Involved www.washoevalleyalliance.org .