{"id":7906,"date":"2023-04-07T20:31:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T20:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosen-testing.senate.gov\/?p=7906"},"modified":"2023-04-07T20:31:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T20:31:48","slug":"rosen-unveils-working-draft-of-washoe-county-lands-bill-announces-public-feedback-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rosen.senate.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/07\/rosen-unveils-working-draft-of-washoe-county-lands-bill-announces-public-feedback-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosen Unveils Working Draft of Washoe County Lands Bill, Announces Public Feedback Period"},"content":{"rendered":"

WASHINGTON DC <\/strong>\u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) unveiled a working draft<\/a> of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act<\/em>, legislation to expand economic and housing development opportunities, support local Tribes, promote conservation, and improve public lands management in Washoe County. Senator Rosen also announced the start of a two-month public feedback period. Nevadans wishing to provide comments on this working draft can submit them HERE<\/a> until June 6th, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis legislative working draft is the first step towards finding common ground on how to manage our public lands in Washoe County, and striking a balance between Nevada\u2019s conservation needs and our growing communities,\u201d dijo el Senador Rosen.<\/strong> \u201cThe goal of this legislation will be to protect our wilderness and outdoor spaces, increase the availability of affordable housing, and open the door to local infrastructure improvements while addressing key Tribal and local community priorities. My office worked closely with a diverse range of local stakeholders to draft this proposal. We are committed to a transparent process and welcome continued local input as we continue to build consensus and shape a final version of this proposal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are proud to have worked with Senator Rosen to put together an initial proposal that balances our community\u2019s interests. This Act ensures that Washoe County will be able to accommodate our region\u2019s growth while continuing to protect northern Nevada\u2019s beautiful public lands for future generations to enjoy,\u201d said Alexis Hill, Vice Chair of the Washoe County Board of Commissioners.<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re glad to have Senator Rosen as a partner in our efforts to promote outdoor recreation, keeping our public lands wild, and supporting smart growth in our region, and we look forward to continuing working with her and our diverse community on this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe appreciate Senator Rosen\u2019s work on a draft proposal that could enhance access and greenspace in the Truckee River corridor and protect open space through the City of Reno while creating opportunities to consider environmentally friendly transportation options,” said Hillary Schieve, Mayor of the City of Reno. <\/strong>\u201cThank you for taking into account the needs of our community as you work toward a final draft.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you to Senator Rosen for taking this all-important step to introduce a Lands Bill which we believe is the single largest federal priority for the Sparks, Washoe County, and Reno areas,\u201d said Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson. <\/strong>\u201cIt will greatly help the tens of thousands of people who commute to Storey County.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe appreciate the merit, transparency and inclusion Senator Rosen\u2019s Office provided Reno-Sparks Indian Colony in drafting the proposed lands bill,\u201d said Arlan D. Melendez, Chairman of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony.<\/strong> \u201cWe have been involved since 2017 and it\u2019s good to see it may come to fruition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFriends of Nevada Wilderness is grateful to Senator Rosen and her staff for the many hours they have invested in developing this draft proposal,\u201d said Shaaron Netherton, Executive Director of Friends of Nevada Wilderness.<\/strong> \u201cThey made sure to consult with local governments, Tribal leaders and a broad base of other stakeholders to craft a balanced Truckee Meadows Public Lands bill that will provide much needed conservation of public lands within Washoe County. We look forward to continuing to work with her and her staff to finalize this proposal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion draft of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act<\/em> voluntad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n