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Yerington nears the completion of a USDA-funded project to remove and replace the rural Nevada city's 100-year-old sewer and water systems.
FEATUREDUpgrades begin on 100-year-old sewer and water systems in Yerington, Nev.
Overview
Rural Nevada is a land of rugged beauty and wide expanses of open space offering a wide variety or recreational activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Home to a diverse variety of cultures and backgrounds, including Native American communities and small towns, rural Nevada has seen a surge in economic development, with investments in infrastructure and businesses to help create jobs and bolster the rural economy.
Strengthening and expanding the rural Nevada economy is key to creating a strong and vibrant state-wide economy, as well as preserving Nevada’s unique rural culture and heritage. Investing in rural Nevada offers unique opportunities for the state’s unlimited potential, including renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal, as well as the creation of new tourism destinations and businesses.
Community Networks in Nevada
Southern Nevada
Counties of Nye, Esmeralda.
Sierra Region
Counties of Lyon, Mineral.
Moapa Valley
Counties of Clark, Moapa, Moapa Valley, Overton, Logandale, Bunkerville.
Nevada 95-80 Regional Development
Counties of Humboldt, Pershing.
Southern Clark County
Southern Clark County.
Recent News from Nevada
Rural Partners Network Contacts for Nevada
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Lucas Ingvoldstad
USDA Rural Development State Director -
Rachel Dahl
Supervisory Community Liaison