New infrastructure project near Las Vegas opens for comments

• Bureau of Reclamation is reviewing a proposed right-of-way.
• The project would support new stormwater, utility, and trail infrastructure.
• Public comments on the environmental review are due by June 4, 2025.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 — Yesterday the Bureau of Reclamation released a draft environmental assessment for public review and comment. The assessment evaluates the potential environmental impacts of a proposed utilities and drainage project near East Lake Mead Parkway and Lake Las Vegas Parkway in the City of Henderson, Clark County, Nevada.

The City of Henderson has requested a permanent right-of-way grant and a short-term construction right-of-way, each covering approximately 25.4 acres. If approved, the project would allow the construction of stormwater and flood control infrastructure, as well as other essential municipal services including sewer lines, potable water supply, power, gas, and telecommunications. Additionally, both temporary and permanent trail segments would be developed within the proposed right-of-way.

According to the Bureau, “The draft environmental assessment reviews potential impacts from actions taken to implement this right-of-way near East Lake Mead Parkway and Lake Las Vegas Parkway.”

The draft document is available online at the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Region environmental documents webpage:

https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g2000/envdocs.html

How to Submit Public Comments.

Members of the public have until June 4, 2025, to submit feedback on the draft assessment. Comments may be submitted by email to prj-lcr-nepa@usbr.gov or mailed to:

Bureau of Reclamation
Lower Colorado Regional Office
Attn: Resource Management Office Chief (LC-2000)
P.O. Box 61470
Boulder City, NV 89006

Mailed comments must be postmarked by June 4. Responses should refer to the notice title and date. If no comment is submitted by the deadline, the Bureau will assume a “no comment” response.

The Bureau also notes that all submitted comments may be made publicly available, including any personal identifying information. Although individuals may request that such information be withheld, the agency cannot guarantee that it will be able to honor every request.

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