Proposed Tule Springs Transmission Corridor
Transmission Corridor Report (1.21 MB)This report was prepared in response to NV Energy’s request to locate a transmission corridor in an area known alternately as Tule Springs and the Upper Las Vegas Wash, in an area proposed to be a national monument managed by the National Park Service.
It summarizes the viability of transmission options, risks to Nevada ratepayers, and the economics of building a transmission corridor in contrast to building an urban national park unit that fosters tourism and economic development and enhances overall community qualities in Southern Nevada.
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General
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- NPCA Region:
- Pacific
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Issues
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Blog Post
3 Competing Visions for the Future of Our National Parks
Do you know what’s behind doors 1, 2 and 3? It’s not one-size-fits-all when gambling with the future of our National Park System. We outline the differences in three potential…
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Press Release
Parks Group Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit to Protect Chuckwalla National Monument
"Chuckwalla National Monument is beloved, broadly supported across the political spectrum, and fundamental to our shared history. We must defend it fiercely, ensuring that future generations can connect with and…
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Blog Post
Our National Parks Are at a Crossroads
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