WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act, legislation to improve land management in the Carson Valley, increase local economic and outdoor recreation opportunities, protect public lands, and preserve important Tribal cultural sites within Douglas County.
In 2017, nearly 20,000 acres in Douglas County were flooded, impacting roads, private property, and homes. Northern Nevada continues to experience severe weather events that highlight Douglas County's need for the authority to mitigate flooding, especially on nearby federal lands that directly impact residential areas. T...