The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced almost $63 million in funding for two Clark County parks and an additional $4 million to help fund the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) as part of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA).

Clark County was awarded $43,618,352 to develop and build enhancements within Mountain’s Edge Regional Park. The proposed project will develop about 55 acres of the park, adding a Soccer Complex, Pickleball Complex, Community Botanical Garden, as well as realignment of the existing walking loop trail to create better connectivity to these amenities.

“We’re deeply grateful to the Department of the Interior for seeing the unique value that Mountain's Edge Regional Park brings to our neighbors and families,” said Commissioner Justin Jones. “This new phase will transform the park into a special gathering place with activities for everyone—from young soccer enthusiasts to pickleball players, to those looking for a peaceful escape in our community botanical garden. It’s all about creating a shared space where our families can grow, connect, and thrive right here in the heart of our community.”

Clark County was also awarded $19,311,943 to develop and build enhancements within Wetlands Park. The proposed project will improve roughly 8.5 acres within the 2,900-acre Wetlands Park and will consist of the Dragonfly Wetlands Interpretive Area, Duck Creek Event Area, Nature Art Garden, and a pathway connecting the Wetlands Nature Center to the proposed interpretive area. Additionally, the proposal includes pedestrian bridges, a designated area for bird and pond viewing, interpretive and wayfinding signs, as well as parking facilities equipped with automatic gates and enhanced security features.

“I am thrilled with the funding granted for Wetlands Park, one of the most popular attractions in Clark County,” said Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson. “So many of the people who enjoy the area will benefit from these upgrades including the bird watching community, the dedicated walkers and those who are new to the area looking to explore all the benefits of Wetlands Park.”

In addition, Clark County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability was awarded $4,098,664 for the MSHCP. That includes a plan to increase the Mojave desert tortoise and other species’ connectivity across the county, implement wildlife and habitat protective measures along Corn Creek Road, and will fund Mojave desert tortoise surveys and health assessments to determine the current population size and health of tortoises.

Since its enactment, SNPLMA has generated more than $4.5 billion through 20 rounds, funding projects that are not just beneficial to Clark County and the State of Nevada, but also California through the Lake Tahoe Basin as well as partner states in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.