2003 WHIN Projects

Youth Trap Program: WHIN donated funds to assist the Nevada State Youth Trap Program with supplies and round fees for their monthly gatherings at the Las Vegas Gun Club in Northwest Las Vegas.
Grassy Spring Project: In conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the fenced riparian area is being revamped so wild horses and burros cannot continue to damage the water source.WHIN provided labor and lunch for the initial project. This is a continuing project and updates will follow as the project progresses.
Trout Rearing Stations: This Clark County School District program allows students to experience the process of raising trout fry so they can be released in Lake Mead.WHIN donated $1000 for materials to build and maintain two new trout rearing stations.
Overton Wildlife Management Area Seeding Project: 180 acres have been tilled and water lines are in place to support the new fields for water foul upland game birds and turkey inhabiting the area this spring and many years to come. WHIN donated $2,500 toward the supply of seeds for the project.
Echo Canyon Reservoir State Park, Annual Fishing Derby for children held on the weekend of June 7, 2003. WHIN donated $250.00 to be used for awards and certificates for winners of the event.
McFarland Spring water delivery system: Yearly maintenance was started in May, which included various repairs from the spring to drinker #2. Additional work will be done in June including cleaning out the main spring box and further repairs on the remaining five drinkers and feeder lines.