Bill > S567

This bill, the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, proposes a variety of provisions related to land management, conservation, and economic development in the state of Nevada. Key provisions include: - Transferring over 41,000 acres of federal land to be held in trust for the Moapa Band of Paiutes tribe, and placing 200 acres of existing tribal land into trust. - Adjusting the boundaries of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and the Rainbow Gardens Area of Critical Environmental Concern. - Authorizing the conveyance of certain federal lands to local governments in Clark County for public purposes like schools, parks, and public safety facilities. - Designating several new wilderness areas totaling over 500,000 acres. - Establishing off-highway vehicle recreation areas on over 120,000 acres of federal land. - Providing for implementation of a watershed plan for the Lower Virgin River. - Amending the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act to allow the use of funds for sustainability and climate initiatives. The bill aims to balance conservation, economic development, and support for local governments and Native American tribes in the region.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/567/all-info