Lahontan Basin

The Lahontan Basin is a large, semi-arid geographic area in Nevada and parts of California and Oregon, featuring the historic Lake Lahontan, which once covered much of the region during the last Ice Age. Today, it includes diverse landscapes such as lakes, wetlands, deserts, and mountain ranges. The basin is home to important ecosystems and communities that depend on groundwater, surface water, and natural resources. It plays a vital role in regional water supply, wildlife habitat, and recreation, with challenges related to water management and environmental preservation due to drought and development pressures.