Southern Nevada to Celebrate Red Rock Day on May 13

Residents asked to put their outdoor passion into action at Red Rock Canyon

April 28, 2006

LAS VEGAS - The Southern Nevada Interagency Volunteer Program, Get Outdoors Nevada, is seeking volunteers to participate in Red Rock Day on Saturday, May 13, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed for a variety of restoration projects at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

The Interagency Volunteer Program is joining with Friends of Red Rock Canyon to sponsor the annual event, which last year attracted nearly 200 volunteers. Community volunteers will participate in groups to repair trails, install signs, remove graffiti, and paint and apply wood preservative to structures.

“Last year, our dedicated volunteers contributed more than 1,000 hours to improve one of the area’s natural wonders,” said Nancy Flagg, director of the Public Lands Institute, which manages the interagency program. “We are hopeful residents will come out again in large numbers to help keep the canyon beautiful.”

Volunteers are being asked to wear long pants and sturdy shoes and to bring a hat, gloves, and sunscreen. A buffet lunch and entertainment by Traffic Jam will be provided and sponsored by Friends of Red Rock Canyon.

To pre-register, visit www.getoutdoorsnevada.org or call 895-5734. The registration deadline is May 10, 2006.

The Southern Nevada Interagency Volunteer Program, Get Outdoors Nevada, is funded by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) and managed by the UNLV Public Lands Institute on behalf of the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service. More information about the Public Lands Institute and SNPLMA is available at http://publiclands.unlv.edu.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Donna Grady , Interagency Volunteer Program

702-895-4890

Hillarie Patton, Bureau of Land Management

702-515-5046