Biological and ecological science for Nevada—The Silver State
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Abstract
Nevada is rich in minerals, energy, rangelands, mountains, deserts, lakes, fish, and wildlife. Many enterprises critical to Nevada's economy are based on natural resources including solar energy, livestock production, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Nevada is a national leader in both geothermal and solar utility-scale energy production, and invested more than $1.2 million in 2016 in solar development alone. Agriculture, primarily livestock production, generates more than half a billion dollars annually, and wildlife watching, hunting, and fishing contribute more than $1 billion to Nevada's economy annually.
Suggested Citation
U.S. Geological Survey, 2017, Biological and ecological science for Nevada—The Silver State: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2017-3075, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20173075.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
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Table of Contents
- The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area
- A Renewable Energy Powerhouse
- The Greater Sage-Grouse: Bellwether of the Sagebrush Steppe
- Restoring a Cultural Legacy: Nevada's Bighorn Sheep
- Combatting Unwanted Invaders
- Recovering from Wildfire
- Containing the Threat of Invasive Mussels
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Biological and ecological science for Nevada—The Silver State |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2017-3075 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20173075 |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Office of the AD Ecosystems |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |