Clark County Wetlands Park is participating in International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19. The Park’s volunteers will be picking up litter and trash from the vicinity of the Las Vegas Wash. The program is part of an international effort spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy to reduce the amount of trash in the world’s oceans and waterways. Trash will be … [Read more...] about Clark County Wetlands Park Stewardship Volunteers to Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day
Health
‘Stop, Swab & Go!’ Drive-Thru Testing Blitz Under Way
60,000 Free COVID-19 Tests Available Through Sept. 18 The “Stop, Swab & Go” COVID-19 testing blitz resumes operation today at three drive-thru sites in the Las Vegas Valley. Registration is open at www.DoINeedaCOVID19Test.com. Testing also is being offered in Mesquite as part of the program. During the first week of operation from Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 10,581 … [Read more...] about ‘Stop, Swab & Go!’ Drive-Thru Testing Blitz Under Way
Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Monday, Sept. 7 for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to the California wildfires sending smoke into central and southern Nevada. DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate … [Read more...] about Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday Due to Wildfire Smoke
Places to donate blood during National Blood Donation Week
This year Nevada Blood Donation Day falls on Sept. 4, aligning with multiple other states which proclaimed their state blood donation day the same day during National Blood Donation Week (9/1-9/7). It's an effort that started here in Nevada (back in 2015) and unites Vitalant Blood Services (formerly United Blood Services) with the American Red Cross and … [Read more...] about Places to donate blood during National Blood Donation Week
Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Tues., Aug. 18 – Wed., Aug. 19 for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to the regional wildfires in the southwest U.S. DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases … [Read more...] about Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke