But an all-out effort to save the sage? It's still a new notion to many. "A lot of people are still in shock about it," Warner said. "They worked so long and hard to get rid of sagebrush. It was the ...

ELKO — Sagebrush is a ubiquitous kind of plant. It grows in most Nevadans' backyards, appears on the Nevada state flag and serves as a source of coals for grilling. It is also a habitat for sage ...