Announcements
2026
January 29, 2026 - Land Sale
Land Sale in Smith Valley RFP Response Template
Land Sale in Smith Valley Questions and Answers
Sample Deed with Restrictive Covenants
2025
November 3, 2025 - Groundwater Retirement Program
July 8, 2025 - June Conservancy Newsletter
Nevada Leading the Way in Groundwater Retirement
June 6, 2025 - Request for Proposals
Legal and/or Technical Support Contractor
May 7, 2025 - May Conservancy Newsletter
April 8, 2025 - April Conservancy Newsletter
Protecting Water and Nevada Landscapes
March 24, 2025 - Water Legislation Update
Water is a precious resource in Nevada. These bills could change how it's used
March 24, 2025 - The Walker Basin as an Example of a Successful Large-Scale Water Conservation Program
What California Could Learn from the Restoration of a Nevada Lake
March 17, 2025 - March Conservancy Newsletter
Leading Conservation in Northern Nevada
March 3, 2025 - Conservancy Staff Gives Public Testimony at Assembly Committee on Ways and Means
February 21, 2025 - New Water Deal Boosts Walker River, Supports Agriculture
Walker River - Improved and Increased Flows!
January 30, 2025 - January Conservancy Newsletter
January 29, 2025 - Pizen Switch Times Reports on Travel NV 3D Project
Walker Basin Conservancy Seeks Community Input for Tourism Development Project
January 2, 2025 - Desert Report
Saving Walker Lake: A community based approach to the western water crisis
2024
December 22, 2024 - December Conservancy Newsletter
What a Year in the Walker Basin!
December 16, 2024 - Situation Assessment Request for Proposals
The Walker Work Group Seeks Proposals for Situation Assessment Services
December 2, 2024 - Pizen Switch Reports on Conservancy’s Travel Nevada 3D Project
November 22, 2024 - November Conservancy Newsletter
Grateful for Walker Lake’s Recovery
October 12, 2024 - October Conservancy Newsletter
Water Transfers Maintain Walker Lake's Rise
August 27, 2024 - RGJ reports on Legislation Aimed at Nevada Water Law
Lawmakers seek bill to end 'use it or lose it' water law
August 27, 2024 - Conservancy Announces New Water Acquisition that Protects Groundwater in Smith Valley
Walker Basin Farmers Retire Groundwater
July 30, 2024 - July Conservancy Newsletter
Tickets Available for Conservancy's Farm to Table Dinner!
July 19, 2024 - Washington Post Reports on Nevada Groundwater
How the nation’s driest state is using cash to free up water
July 16, 2024 - Get Your Tickets for Under a Nevada Sky!
Walker Lake Restoration Effort Comes to Genoa
June 30, 2024 - June Conservancy Newsletter
Water and Outdoorsmen Return to Walker Lake
May 31, 2024 - May Conservancy Newsletter
Another Acquisition for Walker Lake!
May 30th, 2024 - The Pizen Switch Times Reports on a New Water Transaction
Walker Basin Conservancy and the Masini Family Announce A Water Rights Transaction Agreement
May 13th, 2024 - Groundwater Retirement Sees Robust Interest in the Walker Basin - Nevada Current
NV water right holders have little choice but to sell, say water regulators
April 30, 2024 - April Conservancy Newsletter
Experience Spring in the Walker Basin
April 25, 2024 - Celebrate Earth Day in May at Walker River State Recreation Area!
Earth Day Celebration, May 11th
March 30, 2024 - March Conservancy Newsletter
Program Water Headed to Walker Lake
March 9, 2024 - The Record Courier Reports on Walker Lake’s Highest Level in 12 Years
Walker Lake at highest elevation in a dozen years
February 29, 2024 - February Conservancy Newsletter
Walker Lake Reaches Highest Level Since 2012
February 26, 2024 - International Fly Fishing Festival - March 9th
We're Excited to Join this Year's International Fly Fishing Film Festival
January 30, 2024 - January Conservancy Newsletter
2023
December 20, 2023 - December Conservancy Newsletter
A Watershed Year in the Walker
December 18, 2023 - Conservancy Announces Ground Water Retirement Program
KUNR Covers New Groundwater Retirement Program in Nevada
December 5, 2023 - The Record Courier Reports on Conservancy Acquisition
Walker Lake Recovery Takes a 320-acre Step
December 30, 2023 - November Conservancy Newsletter
Conservancy Acquires More Water for Walker Lake
November 28, 2023 - Conservancy Announces New Water and Land Acquisition in Smith Valley
October 30, 2023 - October Conservancy Newsletter
Water Rights Protected for the Long-term
October 24, 2023 - Conservancy Honored to Receive 25k from NV Energy Foundation
NV Energy Foundation Funds Supports Wildlife Habitat and Water Conservation
October 9, 2023 - Conservancy Announces Long-Term Protection of Water Rights
$14.9 million trust will preserve water rights for Walker Lake
October 3, 2023 - Kolo 4 Reports on a Recovering Walker Lake
Walker Lake's revival brings hope to surrounding communities amid fears of ecological collapse
September 30, 2023 - September Conservancy Newsletter
A Historic Year for Walker Lake
September 29, 2023 - Conservation Campout
Register for the Walker Basin Conservancy’s Conservation Campout
September 1, 2023 - National Public Lands Day Celebration at Wilson Canyon
Register to join the NPL Celebration on September 30th!
August 31, 2023 - August Conservancy Newsletter
A Remarkable Summer in the Walker Basin!
August 16, 2023 - Mineral County News - Senator Cortez Masto Visits Walker Lake
Senator Cortez Masto Tours Walker Lake with Conservation Leaders
August 1, 2023 - Conservation Campout
Register for the Walker Basin Conservancy’s Conservation Campout
July 31, 2023 - July Conservancy Newsletter
June 30, 2023 - June Conservancy Newsletter
A Summer of Excitement in the Walker Basin
June 25, 2023 - Nevada Independent - Walker Lake Article
Walker Lake is on the brink of collapse. Is this the year it starts rebounding?
June 15, 2023 - KOLO - Raise the Lake!
Walker Basin Conservancy Raise the Lake Campaign
June 5, 2023 - KRNV - Walker Lake Coverage
Rising Walker River water levels hope to bring life back to Nevada communities
May 30, 2023 - May Conservancy Newsletter
May 2, 2023 - Conservation Campout
Register for the Walker Basin Conservancy’s Conservation Campout
April 28, 2023 - April Conservancy Newsletter
Walker Lake is Up Almost Almost 5 Feet!
March 28, 2023 - March Conservancy Newsletter
A Historic Winter in the Walker Basin
March 1, 2023 - Conservation Campout
Register for the Walker Basin Conservancy’s Conservation Campout
February 28, 2023 - February Conservancy Newsletter
Water on the Way to Walker Lake!
February 9, 2023 - Request for Proposals
January 30, 2023 - January Conservancy Newsletter
January, 24 2023 - Pizen Switch Times
USGS Report Raises Concerns About Walker Basin Groundwater Usage
2022
November 30, 2022 - November Conservancy Newsletter
Sierra Storms Return to the Walker!
October 31, 2022 - October Conservancy Newsletter
A Wild Water Year in the Walker Basin
October 26, 2022 - Conservation Campout
Register for the Walker Basin Conservancy’s Conservation Campout
September 28, 2022 - September Conservancy Newsletter
September 15, 2022 - National Public Lands Day Celebration at Wilson Canyon
Register for the National Public Lands Day Restoration Project at Wilson Canyon
August 31, 2022 - August Conservancy Newsletter
Improving Habitat at Wilson Canyon
July 27, 2022 - July Conservancy Newsletter
July 26, 2022 - Conservation Campout
Register for the Walker Basin Conservancy’s Conservation Campout
July 14, 2022 - Mineral County Independent News
Walker Basin Conservancy Will Help Protect Inflows
June 28, 2022 - June Conservancy Newsletter
June 28, 2022 - Request For Proposals
June 27, 2022 - Request For Proposals
Human Resources and Employment Legal Support
April 19, 2022 - Spring Mailer
Walker Basin Conservancy Promotes WRID Storage Water Lease Program
April 18, 2022 - Mineral County Independent News
Walker Lake Update from Peter Stanton, Executive Director, Walker Basin Conservancy
January 6, 2022 - Record Courier
Wet Month Opens 2022 on Hopeful Note
2021
October 7, 2021 - The Walker Basin Conservancy Completes New Water Acquisition
WBC Press Release on Water Acquisition
August 9, 2021 - The Walker Basin Conservancy Announces Water Right Value Estimator For Interested Sellers
WBC Press Release on Water Right Value Estimator
2020
December 21, 2020 - The Walker Basin Conservancy Acquires Over 50% of the Water Needed to Restore Walker Lake
Press Release: Walker Basin Conservancy Acquires Over 50% of the Water Needed to Restore Walker Lake
November 3, 2020- The Walker Basin Conservancy Completes New Water Acquisition
Press Release: WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY COMPLETES WATER ACQUISITION FOR THE RESTORATION OF WALKER LAKE
November 16, 2020- The Walker Basin Conservancy Requests Cultural Resource Inventory Support at Walker River State Recreation Area (WRSRA)
Request for Proposals - Cultural Resource Inventory at the Walker River State Recreation Area
June 5, 2020- The Walker Basin Conservancy Announces Storage Water Lease Auction 6/16/20-6/19/20
Storage Water Lease Notice and Bid Form
June 5, 2020- The Walker Basin Conservancy Announces Winning Bids from Storage Water Lease Auction 5/18/20-5/22/20
June 4, 2020- The Walker Basin Conservancy Receives Funding from the COVID-19 Relief Fund
2019
December 2, 2019- The Walker Basin Conservancy Completes New Water Acquisition
The Walker Basin Conservancy Released a Press Release about Latest Water Acquisition for Walker Lake Restoration
July 23, 2019- Walker Lake Receives Restoration Water for First Time
The Walker Basin Conservancy Released a Press Release about Walker Lake Receiving Restoration Water for the First Time
July 22, 2019- The Walker Basin Conservancy Requests Legal Support
WBC Published a Request for Proposals for Legal Support Contractors
June 20, 2019- The Walker Basin Conservancy Requests Proposals for Single Audit
WBC Published a Request for Professional Services to Perform a Single Audit for the Conservancy
April 16, 2019- Major Milestone Met in Effort to Restore Walker Lake
Walker River Decree Court Confirms Protection of Water Rights for Walker Lake
February 26, 2019- The Walker Basin Conservancy’s Executive Director Releases Statement
WBC’s Executive Director, Jeff Bryant, Released a Statement Regarding the House’s Recent Vote to Fully Reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund
February 12, 2019- The Walker Basin Conservancy’s Executive Director Releases Statement
WBC’s Executive Director, Jeff Bryant, Released a Statement Regarding Senate’s Recent Vote on the Land and Water Conservation Fund
2018
December 20, 2018- WBC Announces Job Position
WBC Announces Conservation Maintenance Specialist Position
November 15, 2018- WBC Announces AmeriCorps Positions
Learn More About the Six Month AmeriCorps Positions at WBC
November 13, 2018- WBC Welcomes New Board Director
Meet WBC’s New Board Director, Robert Holley
November 6, 2018- WBC Job Announcements
WBC Announces Native Plant Nursery Manager Position
November 1, 2018- WBC Announces Water Acquisition
WBC Completes First Water Acquisition Since 2016 for the Restoration of Walker Lake
April 23, 2018- WBC Welcomes New Board Director
Meet WBC's New Board Director, John Patrick Rice
2017
November 6, 2017- Walker River State Recreation Area FAQ
FAQ About Nevada's Newest State Park
October 2, 2017- WBC Announced Winner of GREENevada Award
GREENevada Announces Winners of the Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards 2017\
August 4, 2017: Native Seed Collection
Watch Our Video on Native Seed Collection in the Walker Basin!
July 19, 2017 - Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Press Release
Nevada receives donation of more than 12,000 acres for a new state park along the Walker River
July 18, 2017- Message from the Board
WBC Board's thank you for the collective work that made the Walker River State Recreation Area possible
June, 2017: WBC’s Youth Conservation Crew
WBC Hires Six Local Youth to Participate in Conservation Crew
2013-2016
Dec. 8, 2016: WBC Hires New Executive Director
Walker Basin Conservancy Hires Jeff Bryant as New Executive Director
June 21, 2016: Flying M Ranch Acquired
Flying M Ranch Acquired
June 22, 2015: Rafter 7 Open for Public Access
Rafter 7 Ranch Open for Public Access
January 26, 2015: Walker Basin Conservancy Announced
Walker Basin Conservancy, a new nonprofit, to manage lands in Walker Basin Restoration Program
January 12, 2015: Walker River Report
USGS Walker River Basin Model and Report
August 1, 2014: NFWF Announcement
NFWF Withdraws Most Recent Change Applications, Plans to Resubmit Soon
June 13, 2014: NFWF Acquisition
NFWF Closes on Newest Acquisition
April 30, 2014: NFWF Announcement
NFWF files more transfer applications for Walker Lake
April 7, 2014: Water Rights Change Application
Federal Decree Court asked to approve Nevada State Engineer’s ruling on water right changes to benefit the Walker River and Walker Lake
June 10, 2013: WBRP Acquires Stanley Ranch
Walker Basin Restoration Program Acquires Stanley Ranch
May 13, 2013: WBRP Announcement
Walker Basin Restoration Program Begins Demonstration Project on Economics of Farm Conversion with Peri & Sons Farms
March 25, 2013: Rafter 7 Acquired
Rafter 7 Ranch Acquired for Instream Flow and Conservation Benefits