Climate Solutions in Our Backyard

Featuring Brian Beffort, Washoe County Sustainability Manager

Join us for an interactive conversation about the Washoe County Climate Action Plan, where we’ll look at what’s happening locally, what’s working, and how progress continues even when federal action stalls or moves backward. Brian will break down the practical steps we can take right now to save money, cut emissions, and make our community more resilient.

● Homes and Buildings: energy efficiency, weatherization, and upgrades that lower costs and pollution

● Transportation: reducing emissions through smarter mobility choices

● Waste Management: recycling, composting, and ways to keep valuable materials out of the landfill

● Community Engagement: how local action strengthens resilience, even when national policy falls short

This session is designed to be solutions-focused, accessible, and grounded in real-world steps anyone can take.