Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Reno public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in environment with medium priority
Section 106 Federal Preservation Regulations Update
An update on proposed changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the federal review process that protects historic properties when federally funded or permitted projects affect them.
Bear Management and Wildlife Interactions in Neighborhoods
Council Member Duerr's rebate program drew over 270 applications; NDOW explained that 90% of bear calls involve unsecured trash and about 700 of Nevada's 800 bears live in the Reno area.
NPDES discharge compliance
Staff presented charts showing how the plant is tracking against its Nevada-issued permit limits for nitrogen, phosphorus, and dissolved solids — the numbers that protect the Truckee River.
FEMA Flood Map Updates and Public Outreach
FEMA is updating flood maps in Ward 6 and surrounding areas, which will place certain properties into mandatory flood insurance zones while removing others.
Water Conservation
Reno's rapid growth is crashing into hard water limits, forcing city leaders to make some tough choices about future development and new conservation rules.
Virginia Lake recirculation system vandalism
Virginia Lake's water level dropped because someone apparently closed the gate valve on the low-flow recirculation system — likely vandalism. The valve was reopened and the lake is back to normal levels.
Sparks Marina water quality
Testing found high sulfite concentrations at lower depths in the Sparks Marina, possibly from a biological or mechanical conversion to hydrogen sulfide gas in the canal recirculation system. Staff are diagnosing the issue and developing a fix.
Sediment runoff from NDOT staging yard at Clear Acre Lane
Sediment from an NDOT staging yard next to the freeway was washing into a Reno catch basin off Clear Acre Lane. NDOT will install a drainage swale to stop the sheet flow and erosion.