Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Advances Two Nevada Public Lands Bills
Las Vegas, NV - As the only non-profit organization solely focused on protecting the public’s access to lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Conservation Lands Foundation applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s advancement of two Nevada public lands bills that prioritize conservation, recreation and cultural heritage.
Statement from Jocelyn Torres, Chief Conservation Officer for the Conservation Lands Foundation based in Nevada:
“The Conservation Lands Foundation applauds Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen’s leadership in crafting legislation with community members and Tribal Nations that advance significant land solutions for the state. The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act and the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act protects wildlife habitat, access to outdoor recreation and Nevada’s unique landscapes, and convey lands of significant importance to Indigenous communities.
“We celebrate the expansion of Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas and the proposed designation of five new National Conservation Areas in Northern Nevada, including the Massacre Rim Dark Sky, Smoke Creek and the Pah Rah. We are committed to supporting Nevada’s Senators in passing these two community-focused bills through Congress.
“Conserving America’s public lands is a key strategy to ensure the future for wildlife and the health of our communities. The historic protections these bills will bring are a positive step forward. We thank Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen for advancing conservation and outdoor recreation priorities.”
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Conservation Lands Foundation published this page in Latest News 2024-11-20 12:36:21 -0700
