Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Reno public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in environment with high priority
TMWRF Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Progress
The plant has 18 capital projects underway, and the committee shifted money within the FY27 capital budget to keep the dewatering building and TWAS pump upgrades moving — key investments in keeping the regional wastewater plant reliable.
Truckee River Vision Plan Implementation
The 17-mile riverfront plan is being phased in with RDA money: phase one construction starts this spring, and phases two and three will extend improvements east to GSR. A regional parks district is seen as the long-term funding and oversight answer, since only about 5 of the 17 miles sits inside RDA boundaries.
Wildfire Mitigation and Forest Health Grants
Washoe County Emergency Management is working to reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management and defensible-space practices in vulnerable areas.
Reno Municipal Code Title 8 Tree and Shrub Updates
City officials are working on updated tree management regulations and public workshops to address Reno's status as a rapidly warming city and increase the urban tree canopy.
2026 Urban Forestry Commission Annual Report & Future Planning
City officials are working on updated tree management regulations and public workshops to address Reno's status as a rapidly warming city and increase the urban tree canopy.