LV Wash

Las Vegas Wash Green-Ups
Since April 2001, the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee has organized the Las Vegas Wash Green-Up each spring and fall.
Fish at the Las Vegas Wash
Fish and other aquatic life found during fish surveys at the Las Vegas Wash.
Erosion at the Las Vegas Wash
Erosion is perhaps the greatest threat to the Las Vegas Wash, and therefore is one of the biggest challenges being addressed.
Macroinvertebrate Study Sites
Eight sites were selected as sample sites for the study of macroinvertebrates at the Las Vegas Wash.
Weirs at the Las Vegas Wash
Weirs are low-height dams made of various materials and are designed to withstand large storm events and minimize erosion.

Birds at the Las Vegas Wash
A collection of photos of the numerous birds observed through the Bird Monitoring Program.
Reptiles at the Las Vegas Wash
A collection of reptiles found at the Las Vegas Wash during reptile surveys.
Macroinvertebrates at the Wash
Las Vegas Wash scientists study numerous macroinvertebrates (insects, crustaceans, worms and more) to assess the health of the Wash ecosystem.
Small Mammals at the Wash
Scientists at the Las Vegas Wash are conducting a survey on small mammals found at the Wash.
Las Vegas Wash Historical Photos
A collection of photos documenting changes in the Wash, including flood events and revegetation activities.