WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) introduced the Santini-Burton Modernization Act to deliver more funding to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin….
The Santini-Burton Modernization Act would allow U.S. Forest Service to once again use S-B Act funds to manage public lands in the Tahoe Basin, with an emphasis on protecting lake clarity, reducing wildfire risk, and addressing recreation impacts, all of which were outlined in the original law. The bill would also expand the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California’s authority to manage lands in the Basin….
“Protecting Lake Tahoe is a responsibility we all share,” said Rep. Kiley. “As a strong supporter of public lands, I believe we must be good stewards of the places Americans cherish most. Building on our bipartisan success last Congress with the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, this legislation ensures that funds originally intended to conserve the Tahoe Basin can be used effectively to manage these lands, reduce wildfire risk, and preserve public access for future generations. I’m proud to continue working in a bipartisan way to keep Tahoe healthy and thriving.”