University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with GreenACTnv, will offer a free presentation on how to prepare landscapes to reduce erosion hazards and increase the potential for storm runoff to soak into soils.

The workshop is 6pm, June 14 at the Douglas County Cooperative Extension office, 1325 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Presenters include water resource specialist John Cobourn, geologist Matt McMackin and retired U.S. Forest Service hydrologist Larry Schmidt.

In addition to runoff from the rooftop and pavement, water can sometimes flow onto property from uphill adjacent properties. Such problems can be severe during occasional flash floods from thundershowers. McMackin and Schmidt will suggest ways that neighbors can work together to reduce impacts to their homes and neighborhoods.

Participants are invited to email photos (lewiss@unce.unr.edu) of erosion or drainage problems on their properties, along with a simple site plan to show where the problem areas are located. This way the instructors can address specific problems being encountered in the area.