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News Release Date: September 11, 2023
In 2018, the National Park Service (NPS) entered into a land exchange agreement with the City of North Las Vegas to prevent the development of a multi-lane roadway that would have bisected the Monument. In exchange, the City will obtain 5.63 acres of easements to provide access and utilities for a planned community surrounding NPS-managed land. The exchange also includes the construction of a future trail (the Tufa Trail) that will provide visitors access to the Monument in a manner that protects park resources. The park received public comments and an environmental assessment to develop a decision-making framework analyzing all reasonable alternatives to meet the project’s objectives. Furthermore, park staff evaluated potential issues and impacts on resources and identified measures to lessen the degree of the effects. Interested parties can obtain a copy of the documents at the NPS Park Planning page.
The NPS reminds visitors to exercise caution when recreating in the area, and you can find alerts and updates at NPS.gov/TUSK.
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Last updated: September 11, 2023