Expanding Sloan Canyon Conservation Area and Authorizing Water Pipeline Construction
This Act expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area by nearly 9,300 acres, enhancing natural resource protection in Southern Nevada. Crucially, it also mandates the granting of a right-of-way for the Horizon Lateral water pipeline outside the Conservation Area boundaries, ensuring vital water supply infrastructure for the region. Citizens benefit from increased conservation efforts while supporting necessary public water infrastructure development.
Key points
The Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is expanded by 9,290 acres (from 48,438 to 57,728 acres), strengthening environmental protection.
Mandates the granting of a right-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for the construction and operation of the Horizon Lateral water pipeline.
Pipeline construction must occur outside the Conservation Area boundaries and cannot permanently harm conservation surface resources, respecting existing utility corridors.
The Water Authority is allowed to excavate and use or dispose of sand, gravel, and other materials from the pipeline tunneling without charge.
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