Distant footprint
At the Galena Creek visitors center operated by the Forest Service, University of Nevada, Reno geographer Steph McAfee of the Nevada climatologist’s office spoke on April 6 about the meaning of the fourth National Climate Assessment for the Great Basin. This talk on climate change was held at the extreme edge of the valley, 16 miles from the valley center. Nineteen audience members drove 18 cars to get there. A center spokesperson acknowledged the awkwardness, but pointed out that a speakers series of talks on many subjects is given at the center—seven talks just this month. He said carpooling would be preferable, but it’s the nature of the talks that attendees don’t know in advance who all will attend. The talks are listed in our calendar section or go to http://tinyurl.com/y4wdd8hq for a schedule.
PHOTO/DENNIS MYERS
