Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act aims to promote economic development and protect natural resources in Southern Nevada. It includes provisions for tribal land transfers, adjustments to national conservation areas, conveyance of federal land to Clark County and the City of North Las Vegas for public purposes like fire training and public safety, and establishes a special management area. The bill also addresses wilderness designations and implements a plan for the Lower Virgin River watershed.
Key provisions
- Transfers land to the Moapa Band of Paiutes and the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe for tribal economic development.
- Adjusts the boundaries of the Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas.
- Conveys federal land to Clark County for public safety facilities, wildfire response, and a job creation zone.
- Designates Maude Frazier Mountain as a wilderness area.
- Establishes special management areas within the Ivanpah area to protect desert tortoise habitat.
- Revokes the Ivanpah Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
- Authorizes the conveyance of land to the Moapa Valley Water District to support rural water supply access.
- Creates a Southern Nevada Limited Transition Area.
Who is affected
- Moapa Band of Paiutes
- Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
- Clark County, Nevada
- City of North Las Vegas, Nevada
- City of Boulder City, Nevada
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