LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Via Might, Clark County residents can declare a free shade tree via a neighborhood undertaking aimed toward addressing rising temperatures throughout the area.
The Neighborhood Cover Challenge is a partnership with the Arbor Day Basis and the Clark County Division of Atmosphere and Sustainability (DES) will ship about 4,500 timber to neighborhood members.
Residents are eligible for not less than one, free, water-efficient tree, with the best want prioritized based mostly on a map of native warmth vulnerability.
Based on the Nationwide Climate Service (NWS), 2024 was the most well liked summer time on report for Southern Nevada. The Clark County Workplace of the Coroner/Medical Examiner reported 526 deaths the place warmth was an element final 12 months. Information throughout the previous summer time had been set for the very best recorded temperature (120° F on July 7), common excessive temperature (107.6° F) and common temperature (96.2° F), based on the NWS.
The Neighborhood Cover Challenge is on the market via Might 2025 or till provides run out.
