A Commitment to Shared Stewardship

Local, state and federal agencies all coming together in Southern Nevada to renew a commitment to shared stewardship. 

"What that is, is a document that says we’re all going to get along, we’re all gong to share resources for the greater good, to work together as a team," said Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo this week at the BLM Red Rock station. 

He signed the next phase of Nevada’s Shared Stewardship Agreement with state and federal partners.

"We’re renewing that agreement and that passion to get this work into the future for at least five more years," said Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth.  "And my guess is that we will continue the good work and reframing of the work we’re doing to get better and better over time."

It’s a commitment to taking care of public lands.

"It gives us a way to really focus on the future," because we know catastrophic wildfire is going to be with us for many years to come," said Jon Raby, Nevada director for the Bureau of Land Management.  "So w have to have that long-term commitment because we’re in it for the long game."

"We take serving the people of Nevada very seriously, as I know my partners do as well," said Heidi Ramsey, Nevada state conservationist.

"Shared stewardship is so important because we all have very limited resources," said James Settlemeyer, director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  "So in order to get things done in these areas, we really need to work together, pool our funds and make sure we’re working toward that common goal and object."

A partnership that benefits local departments, state resources and federal jurisdictions

"With everybody on board, I know that if we had a big incident up there, I could call any one of our partners and they would come help us and this agreement helps that," said Mount Charleston Fire & Rescue Chief Jason Douglas.

A plan for conservation and protection for all.

"We’ve always worked well alongside each other; this is different," said Nevada State Forester Kacey KC.  "We are planning together, we’re implementing together, and we’re thinking 5 to 10 years out."

"The state of Nevada is leading the way," Lombardo said.