Congresswoman Lee Helps Secure $375M+ for Recreation and Restoration Projects in Nevada, Lake Tahoe Basin

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that she helped secure a $375 million federal investment for 36 local and regional infrastructure and conservation projects in Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin. 

Provided by targeted land sales under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA), this investment will support recreation improvement, wildlife habitat conservation, hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention, and job creation, through the Department of the Interior. As Southern Nevada’s only member of the House Appropriations Committee, Lee has consistently fought to protect SNPLMA funding to ensure that this important program can continue to benefit Nevadans.  

“This new investment will help ensure that Southern Nevada remains a world-class outdoor recreation destination and conservation leader. It will protect our water and lands, improve our outdoor recreation infrastructure, and combat the climate crisis,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “As Southern Nevada’s only voice on the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to secure federal investments for environmental conservation, economic development, and job creation.” 

“Since 1998, public land sales in the Las Vegas Valley have fueled projects that benefit communities and elevate quality of life for residents and visitors," said Acting Deputy Interior Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis. "This program supports jobs and local economies, improves recreation in rural and underserved areas, and aligns with our commitment to conserve at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030 under the America the Beautiful initiative."

Lee has also worked with local and federal partners to leverage SNPLMA sales to address Nevada’s housing crisis. Earlier this month, Lee helped unveil a new housing project of more than 200 affordable, single-family homes in Nevada’s Third Congressional District, provided by a first-of-its-kind sale of public lands below fair market value.

Read more about SNMPLA investments here.

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