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Agenda

Click here to view the detailed Summit Agenda

Social Reception: We encourage you to attend the Social Reception on Tuesday Evening after the session. This will be a great opportunity to network with your colleagues.  There will be a no host bar and heavy hors d' oeuvres will be served. 

Invitation

In 2009, Congress mandated that a strategy be developed that addresses the wildland fire problem and how we as a nation can deal with it. The National Cohesive Strategy (www.forestsandrangelands.gov) was the outcome that simply states if wildland fires do not respect jurisdictional lines, then the resolve should involve a collaborative effort addressing Fuels, Communities and Response.

Nevada (Local, State & Federal) has adopted the National Cohesive Strategy and is jointly sponsoring this summit meeting.

 The purpose of the summit is to convene an inclusive stakeholder group to build familiarity with the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (Cohesive Strategy), create a stakeholder network, and identify tangible strategic actions for implementing the Cohesive Strategy in Nevada, both in the short-term and long term.

The end product will be a listing and visual picture of what Nevada partners need to do for goal achievement.

The first half day (afternoon) will set the stage for where we’ve been and where are we going in the Cohesive Strategy. The second day will involve group exercises to map out action steps and foster new networks. On the third day (morning), the group will report out on the prior dialogue and present the roadmap to success. You are welcome to attend each day or may attend as time allows.

We hope that you can attend this important event!

Bob Roper, Nevada State Forester

Accommodations

A block of rooms have been reserved at The Nugget Casino and Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada.

The rate is $59/night + tax and resort fee.

Call 800-648-1177 to make your reservation, please reference Group Code GNVDF. 

NOTE: The Room Block has expired however you may still be able to secure a room by calling the number above. Although we cannot guarantee the quoted rate.

Pre-Work

To help you prepare we are asking each guest to read the following information prior to the summit:

The National Strategy Summary Document (8 pages)

The Wildland Fire Leadership Council document, Implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (2 pages)

Check out other resources available online particularly the Western Region Strategy Webpage.

Also, please think about this question and be prepared to discuss ideas you have for implementing the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy in Nevada:  "What opportunities might exist in Nevada to further our accomplishments around landscapes, communities and response?"

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at nvcohesivestrategysummit@gmail.com.

Thank you, we hope to see you in Reno!