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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Douglas County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Executive Order 2026-003 regulatory review
Under Governor Lombardo's order requiring all agencies to review their rules, the board will consider which state wildlife regulations to streamline or repeal. Changes here could affect hunters, anglers, and wildlife businesses statewide.
2027-2028 Falconry Raptor Seasons
The board will review proposed season dates, species, quotas, and application deadlines for falconry raptor take over the next two years. Falconers in Douglas County will want to follow this before the state commission finalizes it.
Destruction of property regulation
A draft state regulation would tighten rules on destroying private property while engaged in wildlife activity, and add demerit points for violators. Landowners and hunters both have a stake in how this is drawn.
Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Compliance
The county renewed its five-year interlocal agreement with NDEP to continue stormwater management and pollution control efforts aimed at improving Lake Tahoe's water clarity.