Though the bill died in the last Congress, Nevada’s federal delegation is re-upping the Help Hoover Dam Act. The bill has support from both sides of the political aisle.
Alan Halaly
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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.
With Lake Mead only 33 percent full, water managers are pointing to lawns as something that can be controlled locally.
For much of Nevada’s statehood, the feds have killed off coyotes and mountain lions to protect livestock.
The first 100 residents who show up will get a drought-resistant tree and planting soil.
The head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority warned that his agency’s budget is not immune to economic shifts, including those stemming from the Trump administration’s tariff strategy
In an annual Earth Day analysis, a group of climate scientists has all eyes on Nevada.
For the first time, scientists added 19 pupfish raised in captivity to Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park this spring.
The Silver Peak mine, the country’s only fully operational lithium mine, was operating outside of its state air quality permits.
Mining waste has seeped into the snow and should continue to be monitored, researchers say.
Wildlife risk could be heightened throughout the Colorado River Basin, too.
Nevada’s top water official says the bill would double review times for water rights applications, undermining its intent.
A bill before the Nevada Legislature seeks to protect the health of workers who feel overlooked in conversations about occupational safety.
NV Energy and Southwest Gas may soon be required to report monthly shutoff data.
A Nevada senator plans to reintroduce a bill that would permanently rule out oil drilling in the northeast Nevada range.
Two scientists, including a UNLV professor, discussed slashing greenhouse gas emissions at the inaugural TEDxLasVegas event.