Conservation

Southern Nevada Water Authority works to provide sustainable water service in a region of extreme heat and wildfires that receives an average of only five inches of rain per year. Water conservation has been an integral part of the agency’s mission since its inception in 1991, and the Water Resource Plan is one of the nation’s strongest, saving Southern Nevada billions of gallons of water per year. Collectively, the Water Authority member agencies serve over 2.3 million residents in Southern Nevada, providing helpful resources for community members to minimize water waste. All told, this work ensures that the region remains climate resilient.

The Desert Conservation Program works to ensure that all species in the Clark County region — including the Wild Desert Tortoise — not only survive but have a chance to thrive. The Desert Conservation Program includes habitat and species research, restoration and education of the public, as well as acquisition of sensitive habitats. If you see a wild desert Tortoise on a construction site, please call the assistance line at 702-593-9027 and the tortoise will be picked up free of charge.

For a community to be sustainable, everyone needs to take action in one way or another. The All-In Clark County initiative makes a tremendous effort to save energy, conserve resources, and, above all, support the stability of our community by putting actionable steps in place. Beyond clean air and water, All In Clark County champions affordable housing, energy efficiency, and diverse jobs as key tenets of a sustainable community. 

From assessing greenhouse gas emissions to identifying climate-vulnerable systems all over Clark County, the initiative defined our pain points and highlighted tangible goals. In response, the Regional Climate Collaborative of Southern Nevada was formed to ensure cooperation and collaboration across local governments and regional agencies. The next phase, the All-In Community Plan, will strive to address these vulnerabilities and close remaining gaps once and for all. Emphasizing Clean & Reliable Energy, Resilient County Operations, Smart Waste Management & Reduction, Sustainable Transportation, and Water Conservation & Protection, the plan makes recommendations spanning electric vehicles to cooling centers, helping the community and making the environment longer-lasting.