Nye County presents multi-decade lands bill to win SNPLMA access and land for development
Nye County staff outlined a long-term federal lands bill to secure acreage for economic development, infrastructure and conservation and to make the county eligible for Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act funds. BLM discussed how SNPLMA proceeds and rounds work and public comment focused on site selection and protections.
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Megan Labadie, Nye County’s Natural Resources and Federal Facilities director, told the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 18 that the county’s draft “Lands Bill” aims to secure federal lands for public safety, infrastructure, conservation and steady economic growth. The bill would nominate parcels for congressional disposal or re-designation and pursue inclusion in the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA), which would make Nye County eligible to request special-treasury funds for parks, trails, affordable housing and other projects.
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