Marlene Rebori

Professor and Community Development Specialist, State Specialist

Office: (775) 784-4848
Mobile: 775-224-2946
Fax: (775) 784-4881
Email: reborim@unr.edu
Address: 4955 Energy Way, Reno, Nevada 89502
Representing: Washoe County
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Summary

Marlene Rebori's expertise includes public participation, civic engagement, leadership development, public policy and community development. She works with community groups and local governments in the area of facilitation, group process, community planning and problem solving, and public involvement.

Education

B.A. Environmental Policy, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 1990
M.S. Forestry, Stephen F. Austin University, Texas, 1994
Ph.D. Public Policy, University of Nevada, Reno 2005

Programs

Fire Toolkit Portal

The toolkit is developed to provide guidance for communities and on-the-ground organizers engaging in collaborative planning to reduce their threat to wildfire.

Thomas Harris speaking to group of Nevada Economic Assessment Project Stakeholders at an update meeting

Nevada Economic Assessment Project (NEAP)

NEAP focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the demographic, social, economic, fiscal and environmental characteristics, trends and impacts.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Fact Sheets
Forage Production Performance of Winter Small Grains in Western Nevada Solomon, J.K.Q., Opoku, A., Huber, S., and McCuin, G. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-04
Sorghum Production in Nevada This fact sheet aims to educate it's readers on sorghum as an alternative crop for Nevada, varieties of sorghum, and key considerations for the production of sorghum crops. Walia, M., Yerka, M., Washington-Allen, R., Andrade-Rodriguez, M., and McCuin, G. 2021, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-09
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Social Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Demographic Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, F., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Economic Characteristics for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, F., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
NAICS Top Performers for Eureka County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, F., Lednicky, J., McCuin, G. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Soil Properties, Part 1 of 3: Physical Characteristics A brief overview of the physical, biological and chemical characteristics of soils. The information is provided for agronomic producers to help them understand soil properties and characteristics. Foster, S., Schultz, B., McCuin, G., Neibling, H., and Shewmaker, G. 2013, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Soil Properties, Part 2 of 3: Biological Characteristics Since the introduction of synthetic fertilizers during the industrial revolution, most of the research has been focused on maintaining the nutrient balance in the soil. However, more researchers and agricultural producers are realizing that not only are the nutrients in the soil important, but also, biological health. Foster, S., McCuin, G., Schultz, B., Neibling, H., and Shewmaker, G. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Nevada Open Range Law This fact sheet provides an overview of the Nevada Open Range Law and its evolution in the U.S. and Nevada. Also, this law is the subject of increasing conflict between open range public land grazers and non-agricultural residents in or adjacent to public lands. McCuin, G. and Foster, S. 2010, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Alfalfa for Beef Cows Optimizing a ranch’s feed resources often requires strategic supplementation of standing forage with a processed protein, energy or mineral product. However, protein and energy supplements do not necessarily have to come out of a sack. Foster, S. McCuin, G., Nelson, D., Schultz, B., and Torell, R. 2009, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Plant Season Extension in the Desert Desert regions, especially the high deserts, have wide-ranging temperatures that can greatly stress plants and reduce production. Using a combination of strategies to moderate environmental extremes and protect plants from frost can greatly improve growth and production. Gatzke, H., McCuin, G., and Nelson, D. 2009, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Eureka County Needs Assessment: Top Ten Identified Issues This fact sheet report results for the top 10 issues identified county wide. Learn about Eureka County's top 10 priorities and community expert panel through several detailed tables that rank from 4 to 5. McCuin, G., Smith, M., and Schultz, B. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-42
Informational Publications
Preparation for foot-and-mouth disease and maintaining continuity of business Preparation for foot-and-mouth disease and maintaining continuity of business McCuin, G 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
The potential economic and operational impacts and foot-and-mouth disease on public land grazing Preparation for foot-and-mouth disease and maintaining continuity of business McCuin, G. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Why all the fuss about foot-and-mouth disease? fmd, foot and mouth, foot-and-mouth, disease, livestock, animals, hoofed, outbreak, spread, symptoms, contagious, veterinarian, vet, treatment, prevention, infection, infected, shane, mccuin, extension, University of Nevada, Reno, cooperative extension, unce, unr, McCuin, G. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Youth Range Camp (History) Nevada Youth Range Camp focuses on relationships between people and rangeland. Campers learn that land managers need information about plants, wildlife, water and soil to make good decisions about rangeland management and use. The camp challenges youth to explore resource problems and create logical solutions. Foster, S., McCuin, G., and Schultz, B. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP-09-05
Journals
Viewpoint: An alternative Management Paradigm for Plant Communities Affected by Invasive Annual Grasses in the Intermountain West Today’s landscapes are not those described in 1860. With over 400,000 km2 colonized by cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and other annual grasses, we believe it is time to declare: The pristine-management-paradigm has failed. Continued, wholesale application of this concept is misguided. Perryman, B. L., Schultz, B. W., Mcadoo, J. K., Alverts, B., Cervantes, J. C., Foster, S., McCuin, G., Swanson, S. R. 2018, Rangelands. 40:77-82
Forum: A Framework for Resetting Wild Horse & Burro Management. Perryman, B.L., McCuin, G., and Schultz, B.W. 2018, Rangelands. 40:160-165.
Case Study: Reducing cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) fuel loads using fall cattle grazing. Wildfire is a major concern in the Intermountain West. Fuels management can lower the potential for negative wildfire effects. Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.), an exotic annual grass, invasion has resulted in a buildup of highly flammable fine fuels that promote frequent wildfire. Removal of cheatgrass standing crop... Schmelzer, L., B. Perryman, B. Bruce, B. Schultz, K. McAdoo, G. McCuin, S. Swanson, J. Wilker, and K. Conley. 2014, The Professional Animal Scientist, 30:270-278.
Reducing cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) fuel loads using full cattle grazing. Schmelzer, L., Perryman, B., Bruce, B., Schultz, B., McAdoo, K., McCuin, G., Swanson, S., and Wilker, J. 2014, Professional Animal Scientist. 30:270-278.
Lay or Popular Publications
The Case for Active Wyoming Big Sagebrush Management. Swanson, J., Swanson, S. R., Schultz, B. W., Mcadoo, J. K., McCuin, G. 2012, Progressive Rancher, 2012(Oct/Nov), 23
Special Publications
Biofuel Feedstock Potential of Sweet Sorghum Varieties in Western Nevada Juan K. Q. Solomon, Akwasi Opoku, Scott Huber, and Gary McCuin 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-24-05
Nevada Rangeland Monitoring Handbook (3rd) - Introduction This report was designed to provide a clear overview of the complex and often confusing world of rangeland monitoring. Included are a suite of short- and long-term monitoring methods. Swanson, S., Schultz, B., Novak-Echenique, P., Dyer, K., McCuin, G., Linebaugh, J., Perryman, P., Tueller, P., Jenkins, R., Scherrer, B., Vogel, T., Voth, D., Freese, M., Shane, R., McGowan, K. 2018, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-18-03
Know NEPA: Important Points for Public Participation Part One of a Two-Part Series Part One of this series provides the reader a condensed description of NEPA and the analytical and comment process. McCuin, G. Schultz, B., and Orr, R. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-14
NEPA Response: A Guide for Reading and Responding to NEPA Documents Part Two of a Two Part Series Part Two offers a strategy for dissecting a voluminous NEPA document into manageable bites in order to quickly determine the effect of its proposed action on the reader and to provide suggestions for writing effective responses to the proposing agency. McCuin, G., Schultz, B. and Orr, R. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-15