Nevada Newsmakers

Host: Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

Guests:
Brenda Hunt, Watershed Program Manager
Kaylee Maples, Watershed Technician, AmeriCorps Member


"Other parts of it are from you and me."

- Brenda Hunt, Watershed Program Manager, says the main type of pollution in the Carson River Watershed is called non-point source pollution, meaning it doesn’t come from a pipe or a factory, rather, it's from humans. Through a series of films called Watershed Moments, the organization is showing people simple actions they can take to keep the watershed healthy, including reducing urban runoff, promoting pollinators and recycling motor oil.