Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act signed into law
On October 1, President Biden signed legislation to extend the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2016 through September of 2034. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Photo essay: A resident’s view of the Davis fire
In September, the Davis Fire burned over 5,800 acres and placed 14,000 people under evacuation notices. One RSJ graduate student lives in southern Washoe Valley and watched the event unfold. Photo essay by Ali Dickson.
What does it take to fight a wildfire? The Davis fire gave us a glimpse.
A look behind the scenes at the Davis fire’s incident command center. By Kat Fulwider/KUNR.
Homeowners urged to create defensible space amidst growing wildfire danger
Wildfire season is here, and stopping the spread is not just up to firefighters but also the community. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
Carson City’s fire-fighting sheep return
The Borda Sheep return to the hills surrounding Carson City, Nev., as part of a fuel reduction project. By Kat Fulwider.
Climate change in context: Dr. Anne Nolin on snow, fires, forests, and communication
Climate change is all around us! UNR’s Anne Nolin helps us understand the complex interactions at play in western mountain ecosystems – and how to talk about it. By Jayanti Sarkar.
Q&A: Communicating Science During Tense Times
Ran Duan opens up to Hitchcock Project about risk, perception, and effective science communication tools. By Hannah Truby.
Reno Fire Department Enlists Goats to Fight Fire
The Reno Fire Department has partnered with private and public organizations to take a natural approach to reducing wildfire risk in Reno. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
UNR Adapts to a Smokier Future
What UNR Facilities Services are doing to protect indoor air quality during wildfire season. By Robert Rincon.
Fire Weather Extremes Make Prescribed Burns Riskier, But More Essential Than Ever
For Nevada land managers — including many with ties to local tribes — climate change is making it more difficult to put “good” fire on the ground. By Shelby Herbert and Molly Peterson.
