The Nature Conservancy In Nevada Welcomes Peter Gower As New Strategy Director

Press release from The Nature Conservancy:

January 24, 2022

Gower will lead the chapter’s Energy, Infrastructure and Land Use Strategy

"Our chapter and I are thrilled to welcome Peter to our team,” said Mauricia Baca, Nevada State Director for The Nature Conservancy. “Energy, infrastructure and land use are challenges that also present great conservation opportunities for our state. Nevada will play a big role in how we rise to meet the climate crisis and we are grateful to have Peter leading us in this important area.”

The Nature Conservancy has been working in Nevada for 38 years and its work in the state is focused on three initiatives: Resilient Lands, Resilient Waters and Climate Action. The goal of the chapter’s Energy, Infrastructure and Land Use Strategy is to aim for land use change that incorporates “smart from the start” principles in planning, policy and practice and benefits people and the economy while protecting Nevada’s nature.

TNC’s conservation accomplishments in Nevada include helping to establish both the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area, restoring 11 miles of the Truckee River, and guiding restoration efforts to support sage-grouse and Nevada’s economy.

This press release was produced by The Nature Conservancy. The views expressed here are the author’s own.