Bethany Drysdale
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Washoe County Parks tests one-year off-leash pilot program

Washoe County Parks & Open Space has opened three off-leash dog use areas on athletic fields during certain non-team times. This pilot program will expand the options for pet owners to let their dogs roam freely while testing the viability of multi-use soccer fields.

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Washoe County to remove Swan Lake flood barriers and begin restoration along Lemmon Drive

Washoe County will begin the final removal of HESCO barriers along Lemmon Drive today, and restore the roadway slopes and stormwater ditches along the route. The work will start on the southern end of Lemmon Drive around Patrician Drive and work north over the next several months, removing flood barriers and restoring driveways, removing trash and waste materials, and restoring roadsides and stormwater ditches.

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Washoe County recruiting for numerous job positions

Come work for Washoe County, an equal-opportunity employer with pension benefits through Nevada PERS. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year and accrue paid time off and sick leave. Benefits include employee's health insurance paid 100 percent by Washoe County, longevity pay and merit increases, and more.