RED ROCK CANYON, Nev. – Governor Joe Lombardo joined Nevada’s State and Federal land and resource management agencies to reaffirm the State’s ongoing commitment to the Nevada Shared Stewardship Agreement, a landmark interagency initiative aimed at protecting and restoring landscapes while reducing the risk and impact of catastrophic wildfires. The signing ceremony took place at the BLM Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, situated within the scenic Spring Mountains-Pahrump Shared Stewardship priority landscape, known for its rich natural and cultural resources.
“Wildfires don’t stop at jurisdictional boundaries, and neither does Nevada’s shared effort to create fire-resilient landscapes and communities,” said Governor Joe Lombardo “The success of the Nevada Shared Stewardship Agreement demonstrates that partnerships and collaboration are vital for advancing solutions that promote the sustainable health of Nevada’s critical resources. I extend my gratitude to our state and federal partners for reaffirming their commitment to cooperative land stewardship.”
Through this strategic partnership, Nevada’s agencies are working together to protect the State’s communities, economies, infrastructure, and native wildlife by fostering healthier landscapes that are more resilient to wildfire, drought, invasive species, and other ecological threats. The renewal of this agreement sets ambitious new goals to treat or restore an increasing number of acres each year, calling for expanded collaboration across landscapes and continuing to prioritize vulnerable areas where wildfire risk remains high.
“We see time and again the threat catastrophic wildfires pose to communities, habitats, and native species. Catastrophic wildfires are a landscape-level threat, and it is our shared responsibility to build resilience and protect the landscape that sustains us all,” said Paul Souza, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proud of the work we’ve accomplished together with the State of Nevada, Tribes, and partner agencies– from investing over $4.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to restore native sagebrush habitat, to increasing the use of native seeds through the Nevada Native Seed Strategy and assisting with fuels and fire management. By working together, we are ensuring Nevada’s diverse landscapes will be protected for generations to come.”