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Friday, July 24, 2009

DVCD RECEIVES QUESTION 1 FUNDING FOR 2007-2008

The DVCD will continue river restoration work on the Carson River in Lyon County, Nevada thanks to the Division of State Lands approving Question 1 funding for restoration projects in 2007 - 2009.
The DVCD along with assistance and support from Lyon County will be constructing another project which will focus on approximately 1,100 linear feet of streambank. The project designs will continue to focus on incorporating the use of rock structures and bioengineering treatments to reduce accelerated rates of erosion, establish riparian vegetation, improve wildlife habitat and water quality. The project will be funded by Question 1 funds, CTWCD, CWSD, Lyon County and private landowners. The Rolling A property will be managed by the DVDCD and will be maintained until 2027. River Restoration, floodplain rehabilitation and noxious weed abatement will be the districts primary focus As part of the grant there will be a trail with parking facility and interpretive kiosk.

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