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Lands Bill

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.

If SNEDCA is enacted by Congress, the legislation will:

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

Why

Organizations consulted during the development of the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act?

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