Rosen Tours Wetlands Park, Discusses Need to Fully Fund Conservation Efforts

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Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) toured the Clark County Wetlands Park in Las Vegas. Following the tour, Senator Rosen participated in a roundtable discussion with representatives of Nevada environmental conservation groups to discuss the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

"Not only is the Land and Water Conservation Fund important for the protection of Nevada's public lands, it's also vital to our thriving outdoor recreation economy," said Senator Rosen. "Each year, over tens of thousands of people hunt, fish, or enjoy wildlife-watching in Nevada, contributing over $900 million in wildlife recreation spending to the state economy. Despite the President's continued attempts to gut the program in his annual budget proposals, I will continue fighting to make sure that LWCF is fully funded to protect the Silver State's natural wonders for generations to come.

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