Annual marsh bird surveys begin
In April, permitted biologists begin annual marsh bird monitoring at the Wash, surveying emergent wetland habitat for a variety of marsh bird species, with special attention to the federally endangered Yuma Ridgway’s rail.
Although potentially suitable nesting habitat has existed along the Wash channel for many years, field crews rarely detected the species before 2021, despite conducting annual surveys since 2000.
Annual detections of 5 to 7 rails over the last three years represent a significant boost, indicating that the LVWCC and its partners have increased the suitability and availability of appropriate habitat and the rails are taking advantage.
Where to go at the Las Vegas Wash
Clark County Wetlands Park
- 210-acre Nature Preserve
- Miles of trails for walking, biking, bird watching and more
- Nature Center with 10,000 square feet of interactive displays, artwork and activities
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Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
- Home to thousands of migratory and resident desert birds
- Nine ponds available for birding
- 3/4-mile long trail accessible by wheelchair
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Water quality
See how the wetlands at the Wash clean the water that runs through them, filtering out harmful residues from fertilizers, oils and other contaminants that flow downstream.
Revegetation
Find out how we are working to replace hundreds of acres of lost wetlands vegetation through restoration efforts.
Wildlife
Learn how we study hundreds of birds, fish and other wildlife species at the Las Vegas Wash.
Wildlife research
Get your hands dirty for a great cause at the next Green-Up!
Registration for the 2024 Wash Green-Up is full, but you can still volunteer for the next Green-Up event, planting trees and shrubs along the Las Vegas Wash. Held once a year, our planting events along the Las Vegas Wash are great for conservationists and activists of all ages and create much-needed habitat for wildlife, reduce erosion and improve water quality.
Learn MoreUpcoming events and meetings
Discovery Walk: "Is it Edible?" at the Clark County Wetlands Park
April 14, 2024, 9 - 11 a.m.
Meetings
Administrative Study TeamApril 3, 8:30 a.m.
Research and Environmental Monitoring Study Team
April 3, 10:30 a.m.
Operations Study Team
April 3, 1:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Valley Watershed Advisory Committee
April 9, 2 p.m.
Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee Annual Tour
April 23, 8:30 a.m.