NOS Partners

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	Nevada Volunteers, known previously as the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, serves as the Governor’s commission to administer AmeriCorps programs throughout Nevada and as the state’s information and resource center for volunteer and service efforts. Nevada Volunteers currently provides NOS with 9 AmeriCorps State members and 5 AmeriCorps VISTA members at NOS who provide support and volunteer efforts to Winnemucca and surrounding communities.
	Friends of the Black Rock High Rock--Friends of Black Rock/High Rock unites people, diverse users and communities to experience, appreciate and respect the Black Rock Desert /High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area.
	Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca Field Office--an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 261 million surface acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. NOS partners with the BLM Winnemucca Field office to bring outdoor education, interpretive programs and volunteer projects to the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
	Friends of Nevada Wilderness--Friends of Nevada Wilderness is a wilderness education and advocacy group that strives to keep Nevada's wild places wild.
	Nevada State Parks--the Division of State Parks plans, develops and maintains a system of parks and recreation areas for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Division also preserves areas of scenic, historic and scientific significance in Nevada. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a Federal-aid assistance program to help States provide and maintain recreational trails for both motorized and non motorized recreational trail use. The program provides funding for all kinds of recreational trail uses, such as pedestrian uses (hiking, running, wheelchair use), bicycling, in-line skating, equestrian use, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, off-road motorcycling, all-terrain vehicle riding, four-wheel driving, or using other off-road motorized vehicles. Each state develops its own procedures to solicit projects from project sponsors, and to select projects for funding, in response to recreational trail needs within the State. For more info on the RTP please visit: http://parks.nv.gov/trails.htm
	United Way of the Great Basin--To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to create sustained changes in community conditions, creating community impact.
	Sierra Pacific Power Company--SPPC is not only the leading source of electrical energy in Nevada, but also a loyal and generous contributor to NOS. SPPC has provided NOS with funding for a month of renewable energy education and also a Jeep Cherokee for transportation. Thanks SPPC!
	Sierra Nevada Journeys-- Our mission is to empower youth through positive risk-taking and experiential leadership, science, and outdoor education.
	Public Lands Institute--The Public Lands Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, specializes in education, research, and community engagement projects related to public land management and stewardship
	British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)--The charity was set up in 1959, and has a successful history of environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK and around the world. Their mission is to create a more sustainable future by inspiring people and improving places
	Great Basin College, where we take pride in delivering associate and bachelor degrees throughout rural Nevada. Our service area covers 62,000 square miles, two time zones, and six of Nevada’s largest rural counties. We border Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. Our Internet campus has grown rapidly as we serve students from across the nation and around the world.
	HCSD geographic location continues to make the school district highly attractive for all professional positions. HCSD is a progressive public school system located in rural north central Nevada, 170 miles east of Reno, Nevada.The District serves approximately 3,500 students in 11 schools--three K-4 schools, a 5-6 middle school, 7-8 junior high, and a 9-12 high school located in the community of Winnemucca and four K-8 schools and one K-12 school in rural areas throughout Humboldt County.
	Celebrating 36 years of promoting excellence in environmental education! NAAEE is the professional association for environmental education. Our members promote professional excellence in nonformal organizations, K-12 classrooms, universities (both instructors and students), government agencies, and corporate settings throughout North America and in over 55 other countries. Since 1971, the Association has created opportunities for its members to improve their skills in creating and delivering programs and services that teach people how to think, not what to think.
	PLT uses the forest as a "window" on the world to increase students' understanding of our environment; stimulate students' critical and creative thinking; develop students' ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and instill in students the commitment to take responsible action on behalf of the environment.
	City Hall is located on the corner of Melarkey and West Fourth Street in the former U.S. Post Office building. Our physical and mailing address is 90 West Fourth Street, Winnemucca, Nevada 89445.
	Nevada State Bank’s mission is to create comprehensive financial solutions to meet the needs of our clients; demonstrate leadership in and commitment to our communities; provide superior shareholder return; and support our valued employees with appreciation and respect.
	The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) provides knowledge to trusted professionals who, with their credibility, amplify messages to national audiences to solve everyday environmental problems. Together, we generate lasting positive change.
	National Public Lands Day began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers. On September 26, 2009, 150,000 volunteers worked at over 2,000 locations and in every state and in many U.S. territories. Now, 8 federal agencies and many state and local lands participate in this annual day of caring for shared lands.
	Western Nevada Development District’s (WNDD) primary focus is diversifying the economic and tax base of our seven county region: Carson City , Douglas , Lyon ,Mineral , Pershing and Storey.
	The mission of the Elk Foundation is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. In support of this mission the Elk Foundation is committed to: Conserving, restoring and enhancing natural habitats; Promoting the sound management of wild, free-ranging elk, which may be hunted or otherwise enjoyed; Fostering cooperation among federal, state, tribal and private organizations and individuals in wildlife management and habitat conservation; and Educating members and the public about habitat conservation, the value of hunting, hunting ethics and wildlife management.
	4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H began a century ago as an educational program for the nation's rural youth. Today, 4-H meets the needs of and engages young people in positive youth development experiences. 4-H is the youth development education program of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.
	Lander County School District Lander County School District is located in beautiful Battle Mountain and Austin, Nevada, two small communities nestled between several mountain ranges in Northeastern Nevada. Our K-12 public school district has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students and offers comprehensive curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs through two high schools. Our district is renowned for its hospitality and for producing outstanding academic and activity performance. Our District’s curriculum is aligned with Nevada State Standards. All teachers continue working on curriculum, exhibiting curriculum on the Internet for parents and others to review, and planning assessment, which will measure the success of these efforts.
http://www.hcnv.us/	Humboldt County is located in the rugged high desert region of north-central Nevada, bordered on the north by Oregon and by neighboring Nevada counties to the west, south and east. The County's 9,626 square miles offer some of the most varied, spectacular scenery in the State and a wide array of recreational opportunities.
	Humboldt Development Authority To identify and develop economic improvement opportunities, provide recommendations concerning economic development and improvement to the governing bodies of the City of Winnemucca and Humboldt County, and to assist in the attraction, retention, expansion, and growth of business that is compatible with the interests and concerns of the residents of Winnemucca and Humboldt County.
	The Wells Family Resource Center exists to provide an open center to meet the needs of children/parents/families. The Wells community has no other open forum where they can go to seek assistance, help, support or referral to other resources. In addition, the Wells Family Resource Center’s After School Connection program for elementary age children operates four days a week throughout the school year, giving children a safe and fun environment with a variety of different activities. “Steps for Success” is a new program intended to prepare 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten. “Early Steps to Learning” helps 2- and 3-year-olds with peer socialization, improves language and communication skills and provides a smooth separation from parents into an environment that supports children’s learning through their natural instinct of exploration. 1st Street, Wells, NV 89835. (775) 752-2345
	The Silver Sage Senior Center mission is to provide hot lunches, Meals-on-Wheels and transportation for frail/disabled, and elderly clients within a 30-mile radius service area. Participants report improved physical, mental and dietary health so they can maintain their independence. In addition to a healthy diet, seniors enjoy socializing with others and participating in recreational activities.