Letter to the Editor:

Nevada wilderness needs our protection
Lisa Plaski, Las Vegas

Tue, Jun 24, 2008 (2:01 a.m.)

The Nevada Wilderness Project has been working diligently to protect Southern Nevada’s Gold Butte area. This scenic recreational area just outside Mesquite is home to our endangered desert tortoise and ancient petroglyphs.

Members of the Wilderness Project have been working hard to designate Gold Butte as a National Conservation Area, which will help protect it from further damage. The area is currently prone to vandalism, illegal off-roading and theft.

Protecting the natural beauty of Nevada will ensure that recreational areas such as Red Rock Canyon will be protected for generations to come. Let’s work together to maintain the integrity of our state.

Thank you, Nevada Wilderness Project, for the work you are doing.