Environment & climate in Nevada local government
What Nevada city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
100 Nevada meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nevada with the most environment & climate activity
- Reno, NV (31)
- Washoe County, NV (13)
- Churchill County, NV (9)
- Clark County, NV (9)
- Yerington, NV (6)
- Pahrump, NV (6)
- North Las Vegas, NV (5)
- Las Vegas, NV (5)
- Boulder City, NV (5)
- Mesquite, NV (4)
- Lander County, NV (3)
- City of Henderson, NV (1)
Latest matching meetings
Yerington City Council to consider water extension for Libra Solar Project
The City Council will discuss several administrative approvals, including business licenses and airport hangar leases. Key items include a water right diversion extension for the Libra Solar Project and a transfer of bond volume cap to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority.
Committee will vote to approve the meeting agenda
The Washoe County Regional Street Naming Committee meeting on July 23, 2026 will be held via Zoom webinar. Members will determine quorum, approve the agenda, approve minutes from the prior meeting, and consider any new business. Public comment is allowed but no action will be taken on comments unless they are later…
City Council to approve FY27 fleet purchase program up to $11.3 million
The Reno City Council will consider a series of consent items, including approvals of new privileged business licenses, several contract awards, and a FY27 fleet purchase program costing up to $11,318,304. Additional items include a solar photovoltaic contract for the Moana Springs Community Aquatics Center and…
Board to approve April minutes and discuss traffic calming
The Citizens Transportation Advisory Board will consider approving the April 16 meeting minutes and discuss traffic calming measures for Aspen Peak Loop. The board will also receive updates on the Reimagine Boulder Highway and Van Wagenen Street construction projects.
Commission to discuss proposed tree and shrub code amendments
The Reno Urban Forestry Commission will discuss proposed amendments to Title 8.32 (Trees and Shrubs) of the Reno Municipal Code, along with the status of the Idlewild arboretum and urban forest implementation planning. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. No action is…
Yerington City Council discusses water rights, bond transfers, and economic development
The City Council will review a water right extension for the Libra Solar Project and a private activity bond transfer to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority. Other items include a presentation on the Mason Project by Hudbay Minerals and a discussion of the 2025 Master Plan.
Planning Commission to consider scrap metal and tire recycling expansion
The Churchill County Planning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a special use permit to expand scrap metal recycling and add tire recycling at an existing wrecking yard on Enterprise Way. Other items include renewing a temporary use permit, annual review of the Sierra Solar facility, and a…
Committee reviews stormwater monitoring invoices and elects new leadership
The committee is reviewing several invoices related to stormwater monitoring and watershed assessments. Members will also elect a new chair for the upcoming fiscal year starting in July 2026.
Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife meets to discuss wildlife regulations and budget requests
The Churchill County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife will meet to consider wildlife management regulations, budget requests for fiscal year 2027, and project proposals. The meeting will be held at the Churchill County Administrative Building in Fallon.
Commissioners to vote on $173,000 rail park environmental study contract
The board will discuss and possibly approve a $173,000 contract with Trinity Consultants Westland for baseline studies and NEPA documentation for the Lander County Rail Park Project. Commissioners will also consider a $568,479.27 insurance renewal and several parcel maps to subdivide agricultural land near Battle…
North Las Vegas City Council discusses heat mitigation and land use changes
The City Council will consider several items including property insurance renewals, legal settlements, and grant applications for library and police programs. Discussion also includes a proposed amendment to add a Heat Mitigation Plan to the Comprehensive Master Plan.
Council to vote on vacation rental ordinance amendment
The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to amend vacation home rental regulations, approve a resolution for storm drain construction on Town Wash/Mesa Boulevard, award a bid for the 2025 Streets Improvement Project, and discuss locations for downtown shade structures and other amenities funded by a state…
Commissioners to consider zone change for industrial use on six parcels south of I-80
The board will decide on a zone change application (ZC26-1) to rezone six parcels from RR-20 to I-3 heavy industrial, and discuss the process for hiring a new county manager. Other action items include approval of the indigent defense plan, child support hearing master budget, and several intergovernmental agreements.
City Council to decide on vacation home rental rules and storm drain construction contract
This Technical Review Meeting includes consent agenda items for approving minutes, bills, purchase orders, a resolution for the Town Wash-Mesa Boulevard storm drain project (Supplemental No. 2 to Interlocal Contract MES01F24 with Clark County Regional Flood Control District), and bid award for the 2025 Mesquite…
Stormwater committee to consider $2,000 partnership with KTMB
The committee will hear a presentation on Carson River watershed work. They will vote on several funding items including a $2,000 MOU with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful for educational partnerships, $500 for a landscaping workshop, $3,500 for dog waste bags, $1,500 for a watershed model, and $200 for beaver…
City Council to approve final 2026-2027 budget
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also consider second readings of ordinances creating a Main Street overlay zoning district and switching to annual business and liquor license fees. The consent agenda includes approval of $244,457.35 in bills and…
State Environmental Commission certifies meeting agenda posting
The State Environmental Commission certifies that its April 30, 2026, meeting agenda was posted on April 21, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Storey County Clerk Treasurer Office in Virginia City.
Board to approve FY 2026/2027 final budgets for Elko County and several districts
The Elko County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve the final budgets for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for the county and the unincorporated towns of Jackpot, Montello, Mountain City, Jarbidge, as well as the Tuscarora Water District and Starr Valley Cemetery District. The meeting also includes…
Committee discusses permit compliance and capital projects
The Joint Coordinating Committee will receive updates on compliance with discharge permit limits for nitrogen, phosphorus, and dissolved solids, and progress on the facility's capital improvement program. The committee will also elect a chair for FY2027 and review management reports including budget, staffing, and…
88-lot single-family subdivision in Summerlin Village 27
The Planning Commission will consider several consent items, including special use permits for a secondhand dealer, alcohol establishments, a wireless facility, gaming, and a massage parlor. Public hearings include a variance for a non-conforming front wall on Rancho Drive, a street name change from Shaumber Road to…
Committee to recommend Main Street Overlay District ordinance
The Administrative Committee will consider and vote on recommending several items to the City Council: Bill #435 creates a Main Street Overlay District in the zoning code. Bills #436 and #437 adopt annual fee schedules for business and liquor licenses. Resolutions 2026-05 and 2026-06 amend the fee matrix to shift from…
Commission to vote on senior housing, mixed-use on 14.6 acres in Spring Valley
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on dozens of development proposals, including a plan amendment and use permits for a senior housing and mixed-use project on 14.6 acres in Spring Valley. Other items include a street name change to Vanderpump Lane, tentative maps for industrial and commercial lots, and…
Committee to propose Main Street overlay district and design rules
The Administrative Committee will discuss and may recommend new zoning regulations to the City Council, including a Main Street Overlay District with architectural, signage, and sidewalk standards, as well as a design review process.
Urban Forestry Commission to hear about Truckee River tree workforce
The Reno Urban Forestry Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on April 15, 2026. They will discuss updates to the city's board and commission structure and receive a presentation on the Truckee River Urban Tree Workforce. No votes on these items are scheduled.
Committee to weigh solar revenue sharing program
The committee will discuss and possibly recommend a solar project revenue sharing program, hear a presentation from Solar United Neighbors. They will also consider supporting a resolution for an Ash Meadows National Conservation Area, discuss squatter encroachment at Northside Trailhead, and set dates for inspecting…
Approve agreements for construction of Sand Canyon Road with NDOT and US Navy
The commissioners will consider and act on several items, including updating the agenda and minutes, appointing a justice court clerk, adopting proclamations, and revising ordinances. They will also vote on funding for the Churchill Arts Council, an advance burial payment, and agreements with the Nevada Department of…
Boulder City Council to consider new building codes and subdivision maps
The City Council will discuss updating municipal building codes and approving final maps for a two-phase residential subdivision at 1401 Adams Boulevard. The body will also consider agreements for solar energy, waste disposal services, and a cellular tower lease.
Committee will consider revenue‑sharing recommendations for solar projects on public land
The Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee will hold public comment and review the minutes from the February 10 meeting. Members will discuss a presentation on revenue sharing by solar project operators and consider recommendations for the County Commissioners. Additional topics include wildlife collisions on north…
Washoe County Commissioners to review jail status and Tahoe mitigation funds
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the regional detention facility's security and staffing and receive a presentation on America250 Nevada. The body is also considering the release of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency mitigation funds for two water and aquatic projects.
TRPA to present Tahoe Living Environmental Impact Statement overview
The Incline Village/Crystal Bay Citizens Advisory Board will receive a presentation on proposed policies for the Tahoe Living Environmental Impact Statement. The board will also receive public safety updates and consider the approval of January 26, 2026, meeting minutes.
Commissioners will ratify a $40,382.28 state grant for transportation services
The Churchill County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, approve minutes from the January 21 meeting, and ratify a $40,382.28 grant from the State Aging and Disability Services Division for transportation services. They will also receive letters about a regional gas pipeline expansion, a Nevada…
TMWRF Committee to review FY2027 budget and capital improvement plans
The Joint Coordinating Committee will discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2027 Operational Budget and the draft 5-year Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider a 1-year Capital Improvement Program reallocation for Fiscal Year 2026.
Committee to discuss solar revenue sharing and wild horse safety
The Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee will meet to discuss minutes from January, review solar revenue sharing, and consider recommendations to reduce vehicle collisions with wild horses. The meeting includes public comment periods and a discussion on squatters at the Northside Trailhead.
Arts commission to consider final draft of Poet Laureate program
The Mesquite Public Arts Commission will meet to consider approval of previous meeting minutes and discuss several administrative items. Key items include appointing a vice-chair, appointing Judy Cole-White as First Friday Committee Chair, and discussing the final draft of the Poet Laureate and Junior Poet Laureate…
Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility meeting canceled
The Joint Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for February 4, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contained procedural items and discussions regarding water reclamation facility operations and budgets.
Stormwater committee to review monitoring invoice and FY25/26 budget
The Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee will discuss stormwater management activities and budget reviews. The body may approve a monitoring invoice and review the current program roadmap.
Clark County Board to designate leadership and appoint board members
The Board of County Commissioners will designate chairs and vice chairs for several county boards and appoint members to various councils. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with multiple infrastructure contracts and business license applications.
Committee to review water lease agreement with Libra Solar LLC
The Public Works Committee will consider recommending a water lease agreement between the City of Yerington and Libra Solar LLC. If recommended, the item will proceed to the Yerington City Council for final approval.
Committee to approve stormwater invoices and monitoring reports
The Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee will consider paying invoices for stormwater monitoring and approve draft comments for the Final FY24/25 Annual Monitoring Report. The committee will also discuss the 15th Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Western Regional Water Commission.
Board to approve public health subawards and discuss sewage regulations
The District Board of Health will consider approving multiple subawards for public health programs and discuss proposed revisions to sewage regulations.