Category Archives: Current Issues

Envision Washoe 2040 – Survey Questions Requested by Washoe County

EnvisionWashoe 2040 -  Survey Questions for South Valleys 03/14/22 This survey is specific to the South Valleys area. This area includes Washoe Valley, Pleasant Valley, and Steamboat Valley. The survey is intended to identify issues which should be addressed and included in the updated South Valleys Area Plan. The primary residence of the person taking…
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Envision Washoe 2040 – Feedback Requested by Washoe County

SOUTH VALLEYS - CHARACTER STATEMENT     The South Valleys Area Plan includes Steamboat Valley, Pleasant Valley, and Washoe Valley, and includes the southern border of  Washoe County.  This area is a scenic greenbelt between the urban areas of Reno/Sparks and Carson City.  Together, these valleys comprise a valuable resource of open space, water resources, wildlife…
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“911 Signs”

The South Valley Volunteer Fire Department is working to implement a "911 Signs" program that has proven extremely effective in other rural areas within Washoe County and the greater U.S. A. The program focuses on providng standardized, highly- visible address number signs to be placed near driveways to enable location correct addresses in emergency response situations. …
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ALERT -BLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN COMMENTS REQUESTED

  ALERT - BLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN COMMENTS REQUESTED Deadline Changed to April 27, 2015 The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, is currently working on the Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will govern management of millions acres of public lands for the next couple of decades. Washoe Valley is…
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ALERT – BLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN – DEADLINE MARCH 27, 2015

ALERT - BLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN COMMENTS REQUESTED Deadline March 27, 2015 The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, is currently working on the Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will govern management of millions acres of public lands for the next couple of decades.  Washoe Valley is a part…
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Washoe Valley Citizen Alert

Verizon Wireless Cellular Communications Tower Update - 02/08/15 Verizon Wireless has applied for a Special Use Permit to build a 100 ft. Cellular Communications Tower in North Washoe Valley. The original application (application # SB14-002) has been denied twice by the Citizens Advisory Board and once by the Washoe County Board of Adjustment. Verizon Wireless…
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Verizon Cell Tower – November 13 CAB Meeting

 Item of importance to Washoe Valley citizens at the upcoming CAB meeting Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 P.M. at the South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, Reno, Nevada.   VERIZON WIRELESS - Update proposed special use permit for a Verizon Wireless cell tower located at 205 US Highway 395 N, Washoe Valley, NV (SB14-002). This item…
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