U.S. Senates passes legislation to safeguard Nevada Water
On Feb. 26, 2026, the U.S. Senate, with bipartisan support, passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus to safeguard Southern water security in Nevada, while enhancing environmental conservation efforts.
The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act would allow a portion of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Horizon Lateral water pipeline project to tunnel beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, increasing water reliability for over a million Southern Nevadans, fortifying the region’s water infrastructure against potential outages, as well as minimizing disruptions and impacts to the surrounding communities from water infrastructure projects.
“Senate passage of this legislation was a critical step in ensuring our water future,” Congresswoman Titus said. “Southern Nevada is the epicenter of the climate crisis with rising temperatures and dwindling water resources. Our precious water supply must be protected. The Horizon Lateral pipeline strikes an important balance. It will protect and enhance water access for Southern Nevada residents and businesses while preserving more of the unique habitat and cultural history of Sloan Canyon. I urge President Trump to sign this critical legislation as soon as possible.”
