Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch shared in a distinguished award for their 
collaborative efforts toward the implementation of the Vital Community Act, a section of Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.
The Golden Pine Cone Award recognized the contributions of Carson City, Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front District; Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch; and U.S. Forest Service, and the Carson Ranger District’s collaborative efforts toward the implementation of the Vital Community Act, a section of Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.
The Vital Community Act provided for the transfer of properties between Carson City and federal agencies and resulted in the assemblage by Carson City of a unique contiguous public land ownership containing approximately 11 miles of river frontage and 6,100 acres of open space for the passive recreation enjoyment of residents and visitors in perpetuity.
The Golden Pine Cone Award for environmental was presented by EcoNet.