Table of Contents:
Introduction
Potential Nevada Bicycle City Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Nevada
Nevada Animal & Wildlife Groups
Nevada Business Organizations & Resources
Nevada Education Organizations & Resources
Nevada Environmental Groups
Nevada International Groups
Nevada Government
Nevada Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Nevada presents a number of distinct advantages to possible Bicycle City", Nevada developments. A strong business climate is offered by the state’s outstanding tax structure," according to the Nevada Commission on Economic Development http://www.expand2nevada.com. The state levies no corporate or personal income tax and only a minimal employer payroll tax. It is situated at a hub of an 11-state region of the West"," giving it easy access to major markets. Inc. Magazine just named Las Vegas the most business friendly city in America http://www.inc.com/welcome.html.   

Thanks to the work of the Nevada Arts Council http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/arts/ the state’s cultural opportunities match up well with the rich", diverse offerings of Nevada’s West Coast neighbors.

Beyond the neon lights of Las Vegas is the natural splendor of Nevada, where potential Bicycle City, Nevada, developments would leave nothing to chance. Nevada is known for spectacular views of canyons and the desert that fills large portions of the state.

Prospective Bicycle City, Nev.," sites have opportunities for location near the state’s several lakes and 20-plus rivers or streams outlined by Geology.com http://geology.com/state-map/nevada.shtml.
Possible Bicycle City", NV," locations could also tap into adjacency to the 80-plus parks and recreation areas listed on the Nevada Travel and Tourism site http://www.travelnevada.com/results_activities.asp?Type=all&acttype=1. 

Visitors and residents of Bicycle City", NV," development could enjoy a wide range of active lifestyles in the state’s natural alnds. Each of the six National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/state/nv/ parks in the state carries splendor and significant historical value", the legendary Death Valley National Park (it exists to be conquered) to the caves," solitude and relaxing discovery available at Great Basin National Park

 

Potential sites for Bicycle City", NV would most likely be in a 50-100-mile range of these cities:

Elko, NV
Population: 16,708

Average Annual Rainfall: 9.7 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 37, Feb 43, Mar 51, Apr 59, May 69, Jun 80, Jul 90, Aug 88, Sep 78, Oct 65, Nov 48, Dec 38

Water: Humboldt River, Franklin Lake, Snow Water Lake, Ruby Lake

Adjacent Public Land: Humboldt National Forest, South Fork State Recreation Area

Zip Codes: 89801,89802,89803,89815,89824, 89822

Reno, NV
Population: 193,882

Average Annual Rainfall: 7.7 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46, Feb 52, Mar 57, Apr 64, May 73, Jun 83, Jul 91, Aug 90, Sep 82, Oct 70, Nov 55, Dec 47

Water: Lake Tahoe, Lahontan Reservoir, Washoe Lake

Adjacent Public Land: Tahoe National Forest, El Dorado National Forest, Plumas National Forest

Zip Codes: 89501,89502,89503,89506,89509,89510,89511,89512, 89519

Las Vegas, NV
Population: 517,017

Average Annual Rainfall: 4.2 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 60, Feb 66, Mar 73, Apr 82, May 91, Jun 102, Jul 108, Aug 105, Sep 98, Oct 85, Nov 70, Dec 60

Water: Lake Mead, Lake Mohave

Adjacent Public Land: Toiyabe National Forest, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Desert National Wildlife Range

Zip Codes: 89044,89101,89102,89103,89104,89106,89107,89108," 89113

Laughlin", NV
Population: 7,076

Average Annual Rainfall: 9.5 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 40, Feb 47, Mar 55, Apr 64, May 73, Jun 83, Jul 92, Aug 90, Sep 81, Oct 67, Nov 51, Dec 41

Water: Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Roach Lake

Adjacent Public Land: Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Zip Codes: 89029,86413,86429,86440,89028, 89426

Other Highlights: Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Winnemucca, NV
Population: 6,570

Average Annual Rainfall: 8.5 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 42, Feb 49, Mar 55, Apr 63, May 72, Jun 83, Jul 92, Aug 91, Sep 80, Oct 67, Nov 51, Dec 42

Water: Humboldt River, Rye Patch Reservoir

Adjacent Public Land: Humboldt National Forest, Rye Patch State Recreation Area

Zip Codes: 89445,89310,89421,89404,89426, 89418

Ely, NV
Population: 4,041

Average Annual Rainfall: 10 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 40, Feb 44, Mar 50, Apr 52, May 67, Jun 79, Jul 87, Aug 85, Sep 76, Oct 63, Nov 49, Dec 41

Water: Duck River, White River

Adjacent Public Land: Humboldt National Forest, Great Basin National Park

Zip Codes: 89301,89403,89314,89317, 89049

Tonopah, NV
Population: 2,627

Average Annual Rainfall: 5.5 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 41, Feb 50, Mar 58, Apr 67, May 76, Jun 85, Jul 92, Aug 90, Sep 80, Oct 69, Nov 53, Dec 44

Water: Hot River

Adjacent Public Land: Toiyabe National Forest, Inyo National Forest

Zip Codes: 89049,89001,89022,89310,89013, 89045

Hawthorne, NV
Population: 3,311

Average Annual Rainfall: 8.2 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 48, Feb 55, Mar 61, Apr 69, May 78, Jun 88, Jul 95, Aug 93, Sep 84, Oct 71, Nov 58, Dec 48

Water: Walker Lake, East Walker River

Adjacent Public Land: Toiyabe National Forest

Zip Codes: 89415,89047,89422,89405,89427, 89420

 

Pahrump, NV
Population: 24,631

Average Annual Rainfall: 5.2 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 58, Feb 63, Mar 68, Apr 75, May 84, Jun 95, Jul 100, Aug 99, Sep 92, Oct 80, Nov 67, Dec 58

Water: Roach Lake

Adjacent Public Land: Toiyabe National Forest

Zip Codes: 89048,89060,89061,89018,89041, 89124

Caliente, NV
Population: 1,123

Average Annual Rainfall: 10.1 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46, Feb 53, Mar 59, Apr 67, May 77, Jun 88, Jul 95, Aug 93, Sep 84, Oct 73, Nov 57, Dec 48

Water: Meadow Valley Wash, Adams McGill Reservoir

Adjacent Public Land: Dixie National Forest, Cathedral Gorge State Park

Zip Codes: 89008,84722,84770,89042,84753," 86432

 

Potential Bicycle Location Sources:
ZIP Codes: http://www.Realtor.com
Population: http://www.census.gov
Climate Data: http://www.weather.com

 

Your Bicycle City Nevada Trail to More Information

 

Bombard Electric", Las Vegas," NV http://www.bombardelectric.com/

Nevada Clean Energy Coalition", Reno," NV       http://www.nevadacleanenergy.com/

Rainbow Conservation Corporation", Carson City," NV http://solarsuitcase.biz/1.html

Solar Generations   http://www.solargenerations.com/

Sunrise Sustainable Resources Group", Reno," NV       http://www.sunrisenevada.org/

 

Great Basin Bird Observatory", Reno," NV            http://www.gbbo.org/

Let ’em Run Foundation", Virginia City Highlands," NV            http://www.letemrun.com/

Nevada Department of Wildlife     http://ndow.org/

Nevada Human Society"," Reno NV          http://nevadahumanesociety.org/

Wildlife Rescue Foundation", Sparks," NV           http://wildliferescue.com/

 

 

 

Carson City Chamber of Commerce       http://www.carsoncitychamber.com/

Energy Nevada        http://www.energynevada.com/

Nevada Commission on Economic Development        http://www.expand2nevada.com/

Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/

Nevada Small Business Development Center              http://www.nsbdc.org/

 

Nevada Department of Education                        http://www.doe.nv.gov/

University Of Nevada", Nevada State College, Las Vegas College, Western Nevada Community College," Community College of Southern Nevada.  Click here for a full list of colleges/universities. http://system.nevada.edu/

 

Friends of Nevada Wilderness      http://www.nevadawilderness.org/

Great Basin Mine Watch    http://www.greatbasinminewatch.org/

Nevada Conservation League      http://nevadaconservationleague.org/

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection", Carson City," NV        http://ndep.nv.gov/

Nevada Water Environment Association            http://www.nvwea.org/index.phtml

University of Reno Academy for the Environment        http://environment.unr.edu/

 

Confederation of German-American Social Club of Nevada", Las Vegas," NV         http://www.german-americanclubofnevada.com/

Nevada Association of Latin Americans", Las Vegas," NV        http://nala-lv.org/

Northern Nevada International Center", Reno," NV        http://www.nnic.org/

Russian Nevada Club", Las Vegas," NV   http://russiannevada.com

 

 

 

Official State of Nevada Website  http://www.nv.gov/

Nevada Department of Education            http://www.doe.nv.gov/

Nevada Public Utilities Commission       http://puc.state.nv.us/

Nevada Attorney General   http://ag.state.nv.us/

Nevada Secretary of State http://sos.state.nv.us/

 

Muscle Powered Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City http://musclepowered.org/

Nevada Environment News          http://www.einnews.com/nevada/newsfeed-nevada-environment

Nevada State Parks http://www.parks.nv.gov/

 

Natural beauty ranks as an advantage to potential Bicycle City", Nevada locations, but quality of life is high, too. An outstanding tax structure supports business, fueling job growth and stability. Quiet and expansive desert, boundless mountains and canyons, rivers and lakes could provide a lush backdrop to create a clean, green lifestyle for possible Bicycle City, Nev., development. Taking in the view of a canyon or river basin provides a constant reminder of the beauty of nature and the need to strive for an ecologically sound society, which is the ultimate goal of possible Bicycle City, NV, project developments.