Two gateway communities vote in favor of resolutions supporting land designation to conserve the and invigorate local economies. On June 9, with Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft in attendance, the Searchlight Town Advisory Board voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for the proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. Searchlight joins Boulder City's town … [Read more...] about Searchlight Town Advisory Board Gives Unanimous Approval to Support Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
National Parks Conservation Association
Nevada’s Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Is Critical in Achieving Protection of 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030
In Nevada, 71 percent of voters support the 30 by 30 initiative to buffer against climate change, protect Nevada's dark night sky assets, and support the state's economic recovery. A national monument designation for Avi Kwa Ame in Clark County will be vital in achieving President Biden's goal to conserve 30 percent of the U.S. by 2030. Announced by the White House on … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Is Critical in Achieving Protection of 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030
Christmas Tree Pass: History and Holiday Adventure Near Las Vegas in the Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
The proposed Avi Kwa Ame (pronounced Ah-VEE kwa-ah-may) National Monument is home to Christmas Tree Pass, landscape that is a part of Las Vegas’ holiday history. For years, the area filled with forests of junipers and pinyons growing among the rocky ridges of the Newberry Mountains attracted Las Vegas locals during the holidays for a tradition of … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Pass: History and Holiday Adventure Near Las Vegas in the Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument