Summary of Bill S 612
Bill 118 s 612, also known as the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to continue and expand efforts to restore and protect the Lake Tahoe Basin. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 4, 2021, by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada.
The Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act builds upon previous legislation that has been successful in improving the water quality and environmental health of Lake Tahoe. The bill authorizes funding for a variety of projects, including forest management, wildfire prevention, invasive species control, and stormwater management.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which was originally passed in 2000. This act established a partnership between federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate efforts to protect and restore the Lake Tahoe Basin. The reauthorization of this act will ensure that these important collaborative efforts continue into the future.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address the impacts of climate change on the Lake Tahoe Basin. This includes funding for research on the effects of climate change on the lake and surrounding ecosystems, as well as measures to adapt to and mitigate these impacts.
Overall, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act is an important piece of legislation that will help to preserve the natural beauty and environmental health of Lake Tahoe for future generations. It demonstrates a commitment to bipartisan cooperation and environmental stewardship in Congress.
Congressional Summary of S 612
Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through September 30, 2034, activities to restore Lake Tahoe and its surrounding basin. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake on the border of California and Nevada.