Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCongressional oversightFederal-Indian relationsGeography and mappingHousing supply and affordabilityHunting and fishingIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockNevadaWater resources fundingWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Why This Matters
This bill aims to support economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada, by transferring land for public use and protecting natural areas.
If you live in Reno, this bill could lead to new parks and improved public spaces in your community.
Who this affects
Residents of Reno · Local Native American tribes
What changes is this bill making?
1The bill transfers about 166 acres of federal land to the city of Reno for public use.
2Reno can use this land for parks, road expansions, and other public purposes.
3The bill also allows land to be held in trust for several local Native American tribes.
4It adds new wilderness areas to protect the environment in Washoe County.
5The bill includes provisions for managing grazing permits and conservation areas.
