Summary
Washoe County Emergency Management is working to reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management and defensible-space practices in vulnerable areas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Project anticipated to utilize external grant funding and existing infrastructure.
Residents in wildfire-prone areas, including North Valleys neighborhoods.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Prescribed burns planned near Reno and Carson City as wildfire prevention work begins
If you see smoke rising near Reno, Carson City, or the surrounding mountains in the coming months, it may be part of a planned effort to reduce wildfire risk. The U.S. Forest Service is preparing prescribed bur...
Reno City Council Meeting - Sep 9, 2026
The council accepted hazard mitigation and conservation grants to fund fuel reduction projects and trail bridge designs, highlighting ongoing local concerns about wildfire risks in foothill neighborhoods.
Urban Forestry Commission Special Meeting - Sep 2, 2026
Commissioners and residents discussed incorporating wildfire safety and prevention education into the commission's work to protect Reno's urban forest from fire risks.
Urban Forestry Commission Regular Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
Plans are moving forward for a new 1-acre demonstration forest at Mayor's Park in Stead. The project will involve local students in tree plantings and research while utilizing nearby treated wastewater for irrigation.
Ward 4 NAB Regular Meeting - Apr 16, 2026
Washoe County Emergency Management is working to reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management and defensible-space practices in vulnerable areas.
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