In 2017 the Air Force announced plans to take 300,000 acres from the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Nevada for use as a bombing range and military training ground. This short video explores the beauty of the Refuge and introduces two distinctly different artists who have drawn inspiration from this magnificent place. Produced by Backcountry Pictures for Friends of Nevada Wilderness and their campaign to Save the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Writer and Director: David Vassar Producers: Sally Kaplan, David Vassar, Christian White Director of Photography: Christopher Tufty Editor: Christian White Composer: Tony Humecke Sound Design: Mark Linden & Tara Paul

Native Americans have a long history at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas. Fawn Douglas of the Southern Nevada Paiute talks about their connection to the land and the importance of sustainable tourism to the tribe and all Americans. Produced for Southern Nevada Conservancy. For more information on Red Rock Canyon, visit https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/ Produced by Finley Holiday Productions for SNC. http://finleyholidayproductions.com  DM-751