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.
127 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 (34)
- Washoe County, NV (17)
- Pahrump, NV (10)
- Churchill County, NV (9)
- Clark County, NV (9)
- Yerington, NV (7)
- Las Vegas, NV (6)
- Mesquite, NV (6)
- North Las Vegas, NV (5)
- Boulder City, NV (4)
- Washoe County, NV (3)
- Lander County, NV (3)
Latest matching meetings
Silver City board to hear wildfire and soil contamination programs
The Silver City Citizen Advisory Board will hear presentations on wildfire defense and free yard soil testing for mercury, arsenic, and lead from the Carson River Mercury Site. The board will also discuss two upcoming board vacancies and other routine reports. No votes are scheduled on these topics.
Commission to consider revoking billboard permit, multiple zone changes
The Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider revoking a conditional use permit for five billboards on Market Street, and will also decide on several zone changes and parcel maps. The consent agenda includes routine street name and parcel map approvals. Public comment is limited to three…
Commission to review proposed updates to Reno Municipal Code Title 8 on trees and shrubs
The Reno Urban Forestry Commission will hold a hybrid special meeting to discuss proposed updates to Reno Municipal Code Title 8 – Trees and Shrubs. The commission may make a recommendation to City Council regarding these code changes. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public…
Committee to consider updating street performer rules on Fremont Street
The Las Vegas Recommending Committee will hear public input and possibly recommend action on Bill No. 2026-31, which amends city code to update rules for street performers in the Pedestrian Mall and clarify provisions for Fremont Street Experience events. The committee may also approve minutes from the August 17…
Committee to consider updating street performer rules on Fremont Street
The Las Vegas Recommending Committee will take public input and possibly recommend action on Bill No. 2026-31, which amends city code to update rules for street performers in the Pedestrian Mall and clarify provisions for Fremont Street Experience events. The committee may also approve minutes from the August 17…
Committee to approve stormwater invoices and discuss FY2027 sampling plan
The Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee will vote to pay two invoices totaling $21,497.06 for watershed assessments and monitoring. The body will also discuss the draft FY2027 Sampling and Analysis Plan and the 2026 Watershed Assessments. Additionally, the committee may authorize the City of Reno…
Committee to review 7 grant proposals totaling over $517,000 for river projects
The Truckee River Fund Advisory Committee will review seven grant proposals and select projects to recommend for funding, with requests ranging from $22,542.19 to $100,000. The committee will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, discuss a possible fall field trip, and set the next meeting date. Public…
Committee to review 7 grant proposals totaling $517,504 for watershed projects
The Truckee River Fund Advisory Committee will review seven grant proposals totaling $517,504 and select projects to recommend for funding. The committee will also approve the agenda and May 29, 2026 meeting minutes, discuss a fall field trip, and set upcoming meetings. The fund has $419,053 available to spend.
ASUN Safety, Sustainability, and Wellness Committee meets Aug 21
The ASUN Committee on Safety, Sustainability, and Wellness is holding a regular meeting on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM in JCSU 317. The agenda is not provided in the source document, so no specific items for discussion or decision are available.
Commission to weigh tree code updates for City Council
The Reno Urban Forestry Commission will discuss and potentially recommend updates to Reno Municipal Code Title 8 (Trees and Shrubs) to the City Council. The agenda also includes discussions on the Idlewild arboretum status and urban forest implementation planning. Other items are routine approvals and reports.
Council to vote on $12M storm drain project, union contract, and gaming licenses
The Las Vegas City Council is meeting to decide on a range of routine and significant items, including a $12 million storm drain construction project, a new two-year collective bargaining agreement with city employees, and several new gaming licenses. The agenda also includes approvals for various contracts, grants…
Mesquite council to weigh recycling facility, vacation rental, land swap
The Mesquite Technical Review Meeting will consider several administrative items, including a new liquor license, a conditional use permit for a metals recycling facility, a short-term vacation rental permit, a proposed land exchange, and the confirmation of a Finance Director. Public hearings will be held for the two…
Mesquite council to weigh land swap, recycling facility, liquor license
The Mesquite Technical Review Meeting will consider several administrative items, including a proposed land exchange of 4.53 acres of private property for 40 acres of city-owned land, a conditional use permit for a metals recycling facility, a short-term vacation rental permit, a full off-sale liquor license, and the…
Committee to consider renaming Nicette Drive to Otuafi Drive
The Washoe County Regional Street Naming Committee will consider four street naming or renaming applications, including a request to rename Nicette Drive to Otuafi Drive near Antelope Valley. The committee will also vote on the agenda and minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to three…
Committee to vote on renaming Nicette Drive to Otuafi Drive
The Washoe County Regional Street Naming Committee will consider four street naming applications, including renaming Nicette Drive to Otuafi Drive and naming three unnamed easements. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per…
Committee to advise BOCC on Nye County zoning amendment for special use permits
The Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly vote on recommending the Board of County Commissioners adopt, amend, or reject Nye County Bill No. 2026-01, which proposes changes to special use permit regulations, including definitions, approval processes, and development standards. The committee…
Fire Board discusses Redwood Products battery recycling operations
The Fire Board reviewed a report from Fire Chief Dooley on conversations with Redwood Products about their battery recycling facility. The board also received membership reports on call volumes and training hours for April and May 2026, and discussed the FY27 budget, accounts payable, and equipment issues.
Planning Commission to consider 450 MW solar facility and senior housing project
The Washoe County Planning Commission will review a request for a large-scale solar electric generating facility and a senior housing subdivision. The body will also consider a 5-year review of the Rilite quarry and an easement abandonment request.
Planning Commission reviews quarry review, solar project, and senior housing
The Washoe County Planning Commission will hear three land-use items: a 5-year review of quarry operations, a large solar energy project with battery storage, and a senior housing subdivision. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and public comment periods.
Commission considers weather station easement at Davis Creek Regional Park
The Commission will discuss a proposed license agreement for a weather monitoring station at Davis Creek Regional Park. Members will also review the Community Services Department budget regarding parks and open space staffing and financial structure.
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.
Street Naming Committee meets but agenda has no specific items
The Washoe County Regional Street Naming Committee is holding a remote meeting. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, public comment, approval of a placeholder agenda and minutes, a new business item with no details, and announcements. No specific street naming proposals, projects, or…
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…