NOS Partners

Upcoming Events:

Friday and Saturday, February 24th and 25th
Project WET Workshop

March 30th - April 1st
Spring Kick-Off, Soldier Meadows Volunteer Event

NOS Partners & Donors

Please click on logos to visit our partner's Web sites.

	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.
	Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca Field Office,agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, which 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.
	Nevada 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
	Friends of Nevada Wilderness is a wilderness education and advocacy group that strives to keep Nevada's wild places wild.
	Friendsof the 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.
	United Way of the Great Basin works to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to create sustained changes in community conditions, creating community impact.
	NV Energy is not only the leading source of electrical energy in Nevada, but are also highly dedicated to the communities they serve and operate in. Their continuing support to NOS has helped us grow to where we are today.
	Sierra Nevada Journeys' mission is to empower youth through positive risk-taking and experiential leadership, science, and outdoor education.
	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.
	BTCV was established 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 takes pride in delivering associate and bachelor degrees throughout rural Nevada. Their service area covers 62,000 square miles, two time zones, and six of Nevada’s largest rural counties. They border Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. Their Internet campus has grown rapidly as they 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.
	NAAEE is the professional association for environmental education. Their 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.
	Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of outdoors by all people, worldwide.
	Tread Lightly!, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities in the outdoors through education and stewardship initiatives.
	City Hall is located on the corner of Melarkey and West Fourth Street in the former U.S. Post Office building. Their 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 their clients; demonstrate leadership in and commitment to communities; provide superior shareholder return; and support 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, eight 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.
	The Turquoise Ridge property is located in the Potosi Mining District, about 70 kilometres northeast of Winnemucca, Nevada, on the eastern flank of the Osgood Mountains. Turquoise Ridge uses underhand cut-and-fill mining methods due to the relatively low rock quality in the ore zones. Ore is transported to Newmont’s Twin Creeks mill for processing. The refractory gold ore is treated by pressure oxidation technology and gold is recovered using conventional carbon-in-leach technology.
	Newmont has been pouring gold in Nevada for nearly 50 years along a 100-mile stretch of highway in the north section of the state. Our Nevada properties operate as an integrated unit, and together, they boast the widest variety of processing methods of any gold mining complex in the world. This allows us to maximize economic recovery of gold from a wide range of ore types and grades. Operations include 14 open-pit and four underground mines and 14 processing facilities. In addition to gold, our operations produce silver and copper.
	El Paso Corporation, parent company of Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C., provides natural gas and related energy products in a safe, efficient, and dependable manner. Ruby is committed to being the neighbor to have. The company owns North America’s largest interstate natural gas pipeline system and one of North America’s largest independent natural gas producers.
	The mission of the Nevada Muley's organization (NMO) is to ensure conservation of mule deer and their habitats in Nevada. NMO is committed to the following: To restore, improve and protect mule deer habitat resulting in self-sustaining and healthy deer population in Nevada. To encourage and support responsible wildlife management with cooperative interactions with government agencies, private organizations and landowners in Nevada. To promote public education and scientific research related to mule deer and wildlife management in Nevada. To support and encourage responsible and ethical behavior and awareness of issues among those whose actions affect mule deer in Nevada. Recognize licensed hunting as an important component of mule deer conservation in Nevada. Educating the public about habitat conservation and the value of hunting ethics in wildlife management. Support mule deer related conservation educational opportunities within the regional school system(s).
	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.
	American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Northern Nevada American Red Cross chapter area covers 87,000 square miles with a population of over 620,000 people. Our chapter territory is from Tonopah north, with our main chapter in Reno and branch offices in Elko, Incline Village and Winnemucca.
	University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is the college that puts university research to work—in your home, workplace or community. We're in every corner of Nevada, helping you learn parenting skills, conserve water in your garden and thrive economically.
	Humboldt Development Authority is working 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.
	Lander County School District is located in beautiful Battle Mountain and Austin, Nevada, two small communities nestled between several mountain ranges in northeastern Nevada. Their 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. Their district is renowned for its hospitality and for producing outstanding academic and activity performance. 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.
	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. They are located at 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.