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The Sierra Community Network, hosted by Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) consists of two counties, Lyon and Mineral, in the Northwestern Region of Nevada’s high desert. Strong mining communities, both rail and mining played a role in the growth of these communities many years ago. In fact, the first transcontinental railroad, the Central Pacific, ran through Lyon County though the route has since shifted.
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Overview
The Sierra Region Community Network consists of Lyon and Mineral County, which lie in the basin of the Sierra Mountain range over a total of 5,837 square miles. Lyon County was one of the nine original counties established in 1861 and is the fourth-smallest county. They have a population of 59,235 people currently living there and are known as Nevada’s largest producer of food and agriculture products. Lyon County has the incorporated towns of Fernley, the biggest city, and Yerington (county seat), along with Dayton, Silver City, Silver Springs, Smith Valley, and Stagecoach. The county is known for its cooper deposits, which are used in computers and cellphones. Mineral County is spread across 3,753 square miles, and has a population of 4,554, placing it as the fifth-least populous county in Nevada. Hawthorne is the largest community in Mineral County and is home of the Hawthorne Army Depot, the world’s largest ammunition depot. Walker Lake, Mina, and Schurz are also part of Mineral County.
The Sierra Region Community Network and Community Network Host, Northern Nevada Development Authority, are working together to build a network of partnerships and community members that can identify community needs throughout the counties. Together, NNDA and RPN hope to support development progress in both counties to address issues related to public services, infrastructure capacity, environmental risks, community engagement, and economic and private development.
Priorities
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Infrastructure
- Community-wide public safety
- Water and Wastewater Improvements
- Broadband
- Local Disaster preparedness strategy
- Natural gas
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Water Access
- Water filtration plant
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Safe and Affordable Housing
- Access to affordable housing- single, multifamily, seniors, special needs, and local/reginal workforce
- Single family housing for low- & median-income families
- Multi-family housing
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Workforce Development
- On the job training and mentoring
- Transportation
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Education
- Safe, well-maintained public-school facilities
- Quality public school curriculum and materials
- Access to arts and culture
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Healthcare
- Access to affordable medical and dental care
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Access to affordable childcare
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Licensed childcare facility and services
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Broadband
- High-speed internet accessibility
- Extend service areas
Rural Partners Network Contacts for Sierra Region
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Sunny Brothers
Community Liaison -
Rachel Dahl
Supervisory Community Liaison