A local, community-based advocacy group formed in Smith Valley, Lyon County, Nevada, that seeks to protect groundwater, agricultural lands, open space, and rural quality of life by monitoring development proposals, educating residents, and engaging in permitting and public-comment processes.
Water and groundwater protection, land-use and permitting oversight (including mining and large-scale development), agricultural preservation, air and water quality, local environmental and public-health safeguards
Small-dollar member donations, local fundraising and community contributions
Local community leaders (e.g., Leslie Fry Sonné) and collaborations with regional conservation and water-protection groups such as the Walker Basin Conservancy and other Nevada environmental organizations
Incorporated non-profit grassroots community organization
