Welcome to the Nevada Climate Forum!
The online Forum is hosted by the Nevada Climate Team. It features presentations and panel discussions on climate solutions and climate challenges in Nevada. We hope to stimulate dialogue and networking to move our state towards robust progress.
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September 16, 2:00-3:15 PM
Wildfire: Climate Impact, Risk Reduction and Public Health
Wildfire is reshaping Nevada’s forests, rangelands, and communities as climate change drives hotter temperatures, drier conditions, and more extreme weather. This panel explores how these shifts increase risks to towns, cities, and ecosystems, and what effective forest and rangeland management looks like today. Speakers will examine community‑level risk reduction—from the insurance crisis to challenges at the urban–wildland boundary and strategies for building fire‑adapted, resilient places. The discussion also covers public‑health protection during smoke events, including air‑quality monitoring, agency roles, and effective public communication. Panelists will highlight recent trends, lessons from the past five years, and practical steps to “Be Smoke Smart.”
Presenters:
- Kevin Badik, Director of Science, The Nature Conservancy
- Kelli Nevills, Conservation Staff Specialist, Nevada Division of Forestry
- Mickey Hazelwood, Conservation Director – Nevada, The Nature Conservancy
- Talina Sky, Project Manager, Reno Fire Department
- Andrew Tucker, Bureau of Air Quality Planning Chief, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- Yousaf Hameed, Research and Modeling Supervisor, Clark County Division of Air Quality
- Brendan Schnieder, Senior Air Quality Specialist, Northern Nevada Public Health
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