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Clark County Lands Bill

Clark County Lands Bill

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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act: A Balanced Approach to Growth

Moving Clark County Forward
In June 2018, the Clark County Board of Commissioners voted 6-0 in favor of the Draft Resolution that urges Congress to advance federal legislation that would expand conservation of public lands and economic development opportunities in Clark County.

In partnership with several local governments and organizations, Clark County drafted federal legislation that embodies the resolution passed by the Board and   moves Clark County forward through pragmatic, science and research based planning that fosters economic growth while preserving the conservation, habitat and species that makes Southern Nevada a sustainable and beautiful  place to live, to work and to explore.

What's in the Draft Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act?

  • Expands the Moapa Band of Paiute lands. (Sec. 101 and 102)
  • Facilitates the creation of the Southwest Ridge Park. (Sec. 202)
  • Ensures construction and access to critical flood control facilities to protect Las Vegas neighborhoods. (Secs. 202, 203 and 704)
  • Expands the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act disposal boundary. (Sec. 204)
  • Funds billions in parks, recreation, open space and other local and federal conservation and recreation projects. (Sec. 204)
  • Protects fire and police stations, parks and community centers, schools and other local infrastructure in southern Nevada. (Sec. 204)
  • Saves Red Rock National Conservation Area from further development. (Sec. 203 and 205)
  • Aids in the acquisition and construction of affordable housing. (Sec. 204)
  • Establishes nine (9) new Special Management Areas, adding more than 350,000 acres to southern Nevada’s conservation portfolio. (Sec. 205)
  • Extends the Clark County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. (Sec. 206)
  • Adds more than 1.6 million acres of wilderness in southern Nevada. (Sec. 301)
  • Enables the creation of the City of Mesquite River Park for recreation and watershed protection. (Sec. 402)
  • Creates a Mt. Charleston Public Safety Complex. (Sec. 403)
  • Ensures access to rural water infrastructure. (Sec. 404)
  • Supports the planning and implementation of the Lower Virgin Watershed Plan. (Sec. 402)
  • Creates four (4) new Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Areas. (Sec. 701)
  • Facilitates increased renewable energy transmission. (Sec. 702)
  • Protects water infrastructure. (Sec. 703)
  • Creates six (6) new erosion control weirs in the Las Vegas Wash to protect water quality. (Sec. 703)

Why

  • Because the community needs a coordinated, well-planned approach to our ever-increasing population, while not sacrificing the natural resources we hold so dear.
  • Without a coordinated approach, our quality of life, the sustainability of economy and the conservation our most sensitive natural resources will be threatened. 

Organizations Consulted During the Development of the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act?

  • Battle Born Progress
  • Best in the Desert Racing Association
  • Center for Biological Diversity
  • City of Henderson
  • City of Las Vegas
  • City of Mesquite
  • City of North Las Vegas
  • Clark County Regional Flood Control District
  • Clark County School District
  • The Conservation Fund
  • Conservation Lands Foundation
  • Friends of Nevada Wilderness
  • Friends of Sloan Canyon
  • Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
  • Moapa Band of Paiutes
  • Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada
  • Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District
  • NAIOP – Southern Nevada Chapter
  • National Parks Conservation Association
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Nevada Conservation League
  • NV Energy
  • The Pew Charitable Trusts
  • Red Rock Audubon Society
  • Renewable Energy Industry
  • Save Red Rock
  • Sierra Club
  • Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association
  • Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts
  • Southern Nevada Water Authority
  • The Wilderness Society

What's Next?
The proposed lands bill must be approved by both chambers of the U.S. Congress.

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