Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will receive $29,756,400 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to create new outdoor recreation opportunities around Pyramid Lake and connect the communities of Sutcliffe, Nixon, and Wadsworth. Senator Cortez Masto secured this funding as part of the Inflation Reduction Act she helped pass into law.
“Pyramid Lake is a premier outdoor recreation and cultural destination in Northern Nevada, and this grant will link the towns of Sutcliffe, Nixon, and Wadsworth to more than 100 miles of existing bike path,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud to have helped secure funding so the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe can connect local communities, attract new visitors, and promote the area’s history.”
This grant funding will help transform an abandoned railroad bed into a safe, sustainable multi-modal recreation path for residents and visitors traveling between the tribal communities of Sutcliffe and Nixon at Pyramid Lake and Wadsworth. The bike and walking path will support outdoor recreation, promote economic development, and create opportunities for visitors to learn about Pyramid Lake and the Tribe’s culture. This phase of construction will connect Sutcliffe to the Pyramid Lake Marina, beaches, and expand the existing Tahoe-Pyramid Bike Path which extends to Reno/Sparks and Tahoe.
Senator Cortez Masto has been a strong advocate on behalf of Tribes in Nevada and across the country. Last year she delivered funding to help the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe build “Indian Route 35”, and has consistently advocated for robust federal funding to benefit tribal families and children in Nevada. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law she helped pass includes support for Tribal broadband and other critical infrastructure projects. Understanding the importance of preserving Native heritage, Cortez Masto has worked to protect Tribal languages.
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