Washoe County Green Team
The mission of the Green Team is to encourage, inspire, and support Washoe County's efforts to build a sustainable community for the benefit of current residents and future generations.
Since 2001, Washoe County staff from all departments have worked to advance sustainability action across County internal departments, programs and operations. Broad support from staff was a major influence in the County’s adopted goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050 and launch our Sustainability Division in 2022.
Today, Washoe County's strategic priorities reflect a commitment to responsible practices, products and policies that bring beneficial outcomes to Washoe County’s people, economy and environment.
In 2025, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the County’s Climate Action Plan for both County Operations and community wide.
The County’s Green Team is dedicated to advancing these climate actions and engaging County staff in various projects:
- Educational events
- Recycling and waste management best practices
- Meatless Mondays
- Energy Efficiency across all departments
- Sustainable transportation
- Volunteering in the community
- Sustainable fashion
- And other topics staff want to pursue.
If you would like to reach out to the Green Team for any reason, visit the Contact Us page.