Officials expect a thorough environmental review to be completed by June 2027.
Alan Halaly
Water Reporter
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Alan Halaly started covering water and environmental issues at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in January 2024. He hails from Florida, where he served as editor-in-chief of the University of Florida’s student-run newspaper, The Independent Florida Alligator. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Journalism Awards, the Online News Association and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Throughout his career, he has reported across many beats for the Miami Herald, NPR-affiliate WUFT, The Daily Beast and the Miami New Times.
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