Southern Nevada water pipeline bill passes U.S. Senate, headed to president’s desk

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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A proposed water pipeline project that would tunnel under the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is one step closer to construction after a unanimous Senate vote Thursday.

The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act, introduced by Nevada Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, directs the Department of the Interior to grant the Southern Nevada Water Authority rights-of-way for the construction and operation of a 40-mile water pipeline beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. …

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