The Senator is correct. As you have mentioned, the Lake Tahoe Basin consists of parts of two states, 4 counties, 3 National Forests, and one city. However, as the Bi-State Compact recognizes, the Basin has unique environmental needs that require the cooperation of all people and groups that own or manage property within the Basin. The ability to compete for and utilize federal transportation planning dollars will allow the Basin to fulfill many of the goals identified in the Basin's Environmental Improvement Program.
William Bryan: “The Senator is correct. As you have mentioned, the Lake Tahoe Basin consists of parts of two states, 4 counties, 3…”
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Discussing the environmental needs and federal funding for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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