
Originally published in Channel 8 News Now August 25, 2020
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Advocates for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are working to secure funds to pay for projects — and to say “thank you” at the same time.
Save Red Rock’s “Attitude of Gratitude” campaign allows anyone to send thank-you notes to Nevada’s US senators and representatives, who unanimously supported the Great American Outdoors Act. Find the “Act Now” button on the Save Red Rock organization’s website:
www.saveredrock.com
The landmark federal legislation signed by President Donald Trump allocates nearly $3 billion a year to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands.
Save Red Rock said when the legislation passed that as much as $4 million a year could be coming to Nevada. And they want Red Rock to get some of that.
“We applaud our elected officials for passing the Great American Outdoors Act. But now we need to make our voices heard, so we can be sure that Red Rock Canyon receives the funding it desperately needs and deserves,” said Heather Fisher, founder of Save Red Rock.
Among the group’s priorities:
- Red Rock Legacy Trail
- Restoration of Cottonwood Springs
- Lovell Canyon
- Fire prevention
Funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund could help continue work on these and other projects.
Save Red Rock notes that outdoor tourism generates $12.6 billion in consumer spending in Nevada and supports 87,000 jobs. Taking care of areas like Red Rock is crucial to locals and tourists alike.
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Nevada is one of just five states that mandates motorists should move to the left lane when available to pass cyclists. This mandate helps keep Southern Nevada cyclists safe #itsthelaw ... See MoreSee Less
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Mandates...mandates....only good when ramifications happen when they are not followed, and I don't mean people getting hit on bikes. I MEAN PEOPLE GOING TO JAIL!!! We too have the same problems.
Great job!!!
I wouldn't ride a bike anywhere in this town, or cross a street, these drivers are nuts!!! No pedestrians and cyclists are safe
I always do!
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Have you heard! We are proud to launch the “Change Lanes for Bikes. It’s the Law!” Public awareness campaign. This week, we’ll be dedicating our social space to break down this important initiative! ... See MoreSee Less
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So cars need to move into on coming traffic It’s only 2 lanes
I wish bikers would ride single file, though; they'd be safer doing just that.
Need to also include language for not riding two or three deep on the shoulder.
Bravo 👏
There should be a separate bike road several feet to the side of the road, about the distance as the sign.
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