{"id":14232,"date":"2024-12-19T01:04:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T01:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosen-testing.senate.gov\/?p=14232"},"modified":"2024-12-19T01:04:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T01:04:56","slug":"rosen-secures-key-nevada-priorities-in-2024-water-resources-development-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rosen.senate.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/19\/rosen-secures-key-nevada-priorities-in-2024-water-resources-development-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosen Secures Key Nevada Priorities in 2024 Water Resources Development Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senator Rosen Secured Funding Authorizations For Water Infrastructure In Nye, Storey Counties<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WASHINGTON, D.C.<\/strong> \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she secured several key priorities and funding authorizations for Nevada in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024<\/em>, which she helped pass in the Senate. Given the severe drought that Nevada is facing, Senator Rosen worked across party lines to deliver for the state\u2019s water infrastructure. This legislation, which is headed to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law, includes provisions from a bill that Senator Rosen helped introduce to make sure the Army Corps of Engineers has access to the tools they need to respond to drought conditions, better manage scarce water resources, and ensure Nevada projects can qualify for funding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the climate crisis worsens and drought conditions remain severe, I\u2019m working to ensure Nevada has all of the federal resources we need for safe and reliable water systems across the state,\u201d said Senator Rosen<\/strong>. \u201cI\u2019m proud to announce I secured several provisions for communities across Nevada to support water infrastructure in a recent legislative package that has passed out of the Senate and is on its way to be signed into law. I\u2019ll keep working across party lines to address the effects of severe drought in our state.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is one of the most significant federal investments Storey County has ever received, and it will make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents,\u201d said Austin Osborne, County Manager of Storey County.<\/strong> \u201cWith this $10 million authorization, we can tackle longstanding infrastructure challenges and prepare our community for a stronger, healthier future. This funding is a game-changer for Storey County, and we are grateful to our federal representatives for their ongoing support of our community’s needs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Nye County is celebrating a significant milestone with the recent Congressional authorization of critical water projects through the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The funding will address long-standing infrastructure challenges in Pahrump, a community frequently endangered by extreme flooding and inadequate drainage systems,” said Debra Strickland, Chair of the Nye County Commission.<\/strong> “Nye County officials express deep gratitude to Nevada’s two Senators and Congressman Horsford for their dedicated efforts in securing this vital funding. These projects represent a crucial investment in Pahrump’s infrastructure and will substantially improve the community’s resilience and quality of life.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe appreciate the leadership of the Nevada Congressional Delegation on this bill,\u201d said E. George Robison, Executive Director of the Truckee River Flood Management Authority.<\/strong> \u201cThis WRDA bill paves the way for the Truckee Flood Management Authority to move forward in permitting and receiving additional federal grants for this important project to protect our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are appreciative of Senator Rosen and Nevada\u2019s congressional delegation\u2019s commitment to including the Laughlin community and the Las Vegas Wash in this WRDA funding request,\u201d said Doa Ross, Deputy General Manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority.<\/strong> \u201cThis brings Laughlin one step closer to securing federal funding that will enhance water storage capacity, and it will also help fund additional improvements in the Las Vegas Wash to prevent erosion and protect Lake Mead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosen-led priorities for Nevada include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n