CORTEZ MASTO, ROSEN URGE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT NEVADA'S RUBY MOUNTAINS

Press Release

"Nevada is home to many special landscapes and one of the most unique is the Ruby Mountains in Northern Nevada, often referred to as "Nevada's Swiss Alps.' These lands are the ancestral homeland of the Te-Moak Tribe of the Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada and are beloved by hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, and other recreationists who travel from across the state and beyond to enjoy the area.

Although the area encompassed in this request is largely classified as having no or low potential for oil and gas, expressions of interest for energy leasing have often been filed in the region. In response to this threat, there is widespread support for protecting this landscape, including support from the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada, national and regional conservation organizations, and a coalition of several national and local sporting groups.

It is imperative that the Ruby Mountains and the Ruby Marshes receive a higher level of protection to further safeguard these remarkable public spaces from development, and we strongly urge you to expedite the withdrawal of these areas from oil and gas leasing."

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