Representative Dina Titus announced that the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) will receive $20 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provided by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (usbr), for an erosion control structure in the Lower Las Vegas Wash. This initiative, covered by news outlets such as FOX5Vegas, KTNV, and News3LV, aims to protect the environment and wildlife, and support clean, reliable water systems. In a related conservation effort, the Biden administration, highlighted by NewsHour and supported by public figures including Doris Matsui, Senator Jacky Rosen, and Vice President Harris, has taken steps to conserve old-growth forests in national forests. The U.S. Forest Service (forestservice), as noted by Senator Bennet and Senator Hick, will develop a nationwide plan to preserve these forests, which are vital for climate change mitigation and forest ecology. Senator Rosen also mentioned the importance of this funding for the RSIC Tribe's water infrastructure and Nevada's watershed amidst extreme drought conditions.
Thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re protecting natural habitats, improving water quality, and better addressing the impacts of droughts and floods! https://t.co/GXLy4QD80C
President Biden and I took historic steps this week to conserve and restore some of America’s greatest treasures: our iconic old growth forests. Protecting these trees benefits all Americans as they absorb carbon pollution, provide clean water, and supply a habitat for wildlife.
From the maple stands of New England to the aspen groves of Colorado, forests are a vital part of our ecosystem. America's remaining old-growth forests support forest ecology and climate change mitigation and I'm pleased @USDA is working to protect them. https://t.co/cGuSnyNiQr
The Southern Nevada Water Authority was awarded $20 million in federal funding for erosion control and in-stream habitat projects at the lower Las Vegas Wash. https://t.co/sVzzOhuRoy
Extreme drought continues to impact Nevada, which is why it's critical that we take action to support our state’s watershed. Glad to announce funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will come to NV to improve the Las Vegas Wash. https://t.co/pQwDn03N24
Every Nevadan deserves access to clean drinking water. Thrilled to see millions headed to @RSIC_Tribe to upgrade their water & wastewater infrastructure. This $ will support clean, reliable water systems & increase sustainability & climate resiliency. https://t.co/ZaemWGF4S0
.@forestservice has announced that it will develop a nationwide plan to conserve remaining old-growth trees in all 154 national forests. Old-growth forests are among our greatest natural treasures — acting as bulwarks against climate change, biodiversity loss, and wildfire. https://t.co/U3MWlE9the
Southern Nevada will receive a $20 million federal grant to help protect the Las Vegas Wash. https://t.co/KGrWU61koc
Federal officials are setting aside $20 million for a Las Vegas Wash project that would implement erosion control measures and protect wildlife. https://t.co/SaSlbDZVyr
$20 million in federal funding coming to Las Vegas Wash restoration. Details in a story you'll see only on FOX5. https://t.co/cPRdQl2guN
The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth trees on national forests across the U.S. and limit logging as climate change amplifies the threats they face from wildfires, insects and disease. https://t.co/4bs5tDGiHU
I’m excited to announce $20 million in #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw funding from @usbr for @SNWA_H2O to build an erosion control structure in the Lower Las Vegas Wash. By investing in the protection of our environment, we are investing in a cleaner, healthier future.