Megan Kay

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Megan Kay

Outreach & Content Coordinator - Living With Fire

Summary

Megan Kay is the Outreach & Content Coordinator for the Living With Fire (LWF) program. Since its inception in 1997, LWF has been bridging the gap between science and action. We convene communities and stakeholders to address the challenges of wildfire. Through trusted partnerships, we create science-based education and outreach programs that equitably address emerging social and ecological needs.

Previously, she served as a wildland firefighter for five seasons in Carson City, Virginia City, and Incline Village before earning her Bachelor of Arts, studying fine arts and graphic design. She’s passionate about serving her community. When she’s not busy helping Nevadans learn how to adapt to address the challenges of living with wildfire, she’s probably at home with her husband and daughter or playing music and crafting with her friends.

 

 

Education

B.A. University of Nevada, Reno, 2014

Programs

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Living With Fire

Helping Nevadans and visitors prepare for wildfire

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

Blog Posts
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Summer Cattle Health Issues
Summer is a time of relatively good cattle health. This article highlights a few diseases to be on the watch for including: calf pneumonia; calf diphtheria; coccidiosis, and pinkeye. Pajaroello tick activity peaks in the summer in Nevada. This tick can carry the bacteria that causes Foothill abortion disease.
Shane, T., McCuin, G. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
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A Producer’s Guide to Forage Testing
Hay testing doesn’t have to be confusing. This hands-on guide helps producers sample correctly, pick the right probes and lab, and use results to boost herd health, feed efficiency, and profits.
Waaswa, A., and Shane, T. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
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Seasonal Christmas Tree Guidance and Safe Disposal
Learn how to keep your home safe during the holidays with practical Christmas tree care tips, fire safety guidance, and Nevada-specific recycling programs and pickup locations. This resource highlights safe tree selection, disposal methods, and community recycling opportunities across the state.
Waaswa, A., Shane, T., and Kristen, Burr. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Journals
339 PLF-Derived behavioral and physiological traits as indicators of resilience in rangeland sheep
This study evaluated precision livestock farming (PLF) tools to quantify resilience in rangeland sheep by assessing behavioral and physiological traits in relation to live body weight.
Hess, A.S., S. Huber, Bergeron, J.H., M.K. Hess, T.S. Shane, M. Cox, R.A. Washington-Allen 2025, Journal of Animal Science 103(Supplement_3): 312-313, DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf300.363