In response to the Trump administration’s decision to terminate thousands of employees from the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen have expressed serious concerns about the impact on Nevada’s public lands. With the federal government managing over 80% of Nevada’s land, the senators are demanding transparency regarding how these terminations will affect their communities.
Senator Cortez Masto criticized the administration’s decision, stating that it will negatively impact the state’s ability to prevent wildfires and protect access to clean water. Senator Rosen also voiced concerns, highlighting the potential impact on ongoing projects across Nevada.
As Nevada has the highest percentage of land managed by the DOI, federal management plays a crucial role in preserving the state’s public lands. The senators have requested detailed information on the terminated employees, including their roles, responsibilities, and the projects they were involved in.
For more information on the letters sent to the administration by Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen, please visit the links provided below.
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