Media Contact:
Kevin J MacDonald, Public Information Administrator
702-232-0931 (mobile)
kevmac@ClarkCountyNV.gov

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Click here for PDF) 

Go All-In on Climate Change with the All-In Clark County Virtual Forums

What is Clark County’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Are we prepared for climate-driven emergencies? Find the answers to these climate change-related questions and more at the All-In Clark County Virtual Forum Series. Presented by Clark County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability, the series kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. It is free, online-only, open to the public and may be attended via telephone, smartphone or computer.

Over the next seven weeks, the series will review efforts related to Clark County’s All-In Clark County sustainability and climate action planning effort for Southern Nevada. It will share key focus areas of the plan, including Sustainable Water Systems, Resilient and Healthy Community and much more.

What: All-In Clark County Virtual Forum Series

When:

• Tuesday, Feb. 15, 4 – 6 p.m.: Climate Change in Southern Nevada
• Thursday, Feb. 24, noon – 2 p.m.: Resilient and Healthy Community
• Wednesday, March 2. 9 – 11 a.m.: Sustainable Water Systems
• Monday, March 7, 10 a.m. – noon: Clean and Reliable Energy
• Wednesday, March 16, 4 – 6 p.m.: Connected and Equitable Mobility
• Thursday, March 24, 7 – 9 p.m.: Smart Buildings and Development
• Monday, March 28, noon – 2 p.m.: Diverse and Circular Economy

Where: Online. To register, go to: https://publicinput.com/D4281.

Learn more about Clark County’s sustainability and climate action plan at AllinClarkCounty.com.

About the Department of Environment and Sustainability
The Department of Environment and Sustainability is the air pollution control agency, regional Endangered Species Act compliance program, and sustainability office for all of Clark County, Nevada. Established as the Department of Air Quality by the Clark County Commission in 2001, it was renamed in 2020 and is comprised of three divisions: Air Quality, Desert Conservation Program and Office of Sustainability. Through these three divisions, DES is ensuring the air we share meets healthful, regulatory standards, administering the County's Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan and addressing climate change.

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Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability.  With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.3 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2019). Included are the nation’s 9th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.