L.1) Discussion and consideration to reaffirm Elko County's endorsement of the Wild Horse Fire Brigade (WHFB) Project, which proposes relocating wild horses from Nevada to forested areas in the Pacific Northwest to help reduce Nevada's wild horse population and mitigate wildfire fuels through grazing. The Elko County Board of Commissioners previously endorsed the project at its April 3, 2024 meeting, and has been asked to continue its support.

Meeting: Board of Commissioners

Meeting Time: September 02, 2026 at 1:30pm PDT

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L.1) Discussion and consideration to reaffirm Elko County's endorsement of the Wild Horse Fire Brigade (WHFB) Project, which proposes relocating wild horses from Nevada to forested areas in the Pacific Northwest to help reduce Nevada's wild horse population and mitigate wildfire fuels through grazing. The Elko County Board of Commissioners previously endorsed the project at its April 3, 2024 meeting, and has been asked to continue its support.

Wild Horse Fire Brigade Pilot Program Information - Provided by Commissioner Steninger Nomination to BLM Wild Horse Advisory Board Elko County Support of Wild Horse Fire Brigade Plan - April 2024 Fire Map

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Meeting: Board of Commissioners

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