Nevada: Programs and Resources

Bureau of Air Quality

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) is charged with maintaining and improving the air quality for citizens of the State of Nevada.
Phone: (775)687-4670
Website: http://ndep.state.nv.us/baq/index.htm

Bureau of Waste Management

The mission of the Bureau of Waste Management is to protect public health and conserve natural resources by ensuring safe management of solid and hazardous waste; promoting waste reduction, reuse, and recycling; and reducing the risk of chemical accidents.
Phone: (775)687-4670
Website: http://ndep.state.nv.us/bwm/bwm01.htm

Division of Environmental Protection

This website contains information designed to help individuals, companies, organizations, and governmental entities comply with environmental laws and regulations. Beyond regulatory information, the site contains a wealth of information about the quality of the human and natural environment.
Phone: (775)687-4670
Website: http://ndep.state.nv.us/

Division of Water Planning

This Division of Water Planning develops a plan for the use of water resources within the State.
Phone: (775)687-4380
Website: http://water.nv.gov/

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

Since 1989, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful has featured education and community involvement to keep the region beautiful. Current programs include: Adopt-A-Spot, Adopt-A-Park, Christmas Tree Recycling, Phone Book Recycling, Neighborhood and open space cleanups and Paper making workshops.
Phone: (775)851-5185
Website: http://www.ktmb.org/

Nevada Governor’s Office

Phone: (775)684-5670
Website: http://gov.state.nv.us/

Nevada Secretary Of State’s Office

Phone: (775)684-5708
Website: http://sos.state.nv.us/

Nevada State Department of Education

The Department of Education houses information that can help teachers, students and parents with questions they may have regarding kindergarten through 12th grade state education programs.
Phone: (775)687-9141
Website: http://www.nde.state.nv.us/

Nevada State Government Web Page

The Department of Education houses information that can help teachers, students and parents with questions they may have regarding kindergarten through 12th grade state education programs.
Website: http://www.state.nv.us/

Recycling Program

This program provides useful recycling information and contacts around the state to find out about local recycling.
Phone: (800)597-5865
Website: http://ndep.state.nv.us/recycl/recycle.htm

United States Environmental Protection Agency-Region 9

This agency serves the environmental programs in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and approximately 140 Tribal Nations.
Phone: (415)744-1500
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region9/