CONSERVATION UPDATE Ward Valley . . . The Ward Valley Nuclear Dump plan is in a "hold-your-breath" situation. As of this writing the BLM is strongly pushing to get the land transferred to the state before Clinton takes office. If this occurs, we will probably see a radioactive waste dump outside of Needles. SOLUTIONS?? New solutions are being tested, such as dry cask storage for spent fuel at reactor sites. Another option called Monitored Retrievable Storage (MRS) is being heavily pushed where large amounts of money are being offered to native tribes and counties if they accept the construction of an MRS facility. The real solution is to stop producing more wastes now and reclassify the waste stream, as the Swedish government has, with a duel system based on both hazardous life and radioactive intensity. Pat Acheson Conservation Chair

TREASURER'S REPORT

For the period of 11/01/92 thru 12/31/92, the DPS had income of $678.30 and expenses of $649.22, for an ending bank balance of $2,953.40. The DPS would like to thank Sid Davis for a $200 Christmas donation. Don't forget about DPS merchandise, which is for sale. The following can be had for a reasonable price: DPS Peak Lists, Sweat Shirts, Emblem and List Finisher Pins, and the third edition of the Road and Peak Guide. For pricing and ordering information, see the DPS Merchandise Order Form on the back of the Sage. Ron Grau

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