Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee Celebrates Earth Day!

The Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee (LVWCC) was formed in 1998 as a result of recommendations from the Water Quality Citizens Advisory Committee.  One of the goals of the LVWCC is to increase the awareness of the community to the Las Vegas Wash (Wash).  With the help of multiple outreach events throughout Clark County, valley residents have proven their interest in protecting their environment.  So, how can you protect your environment?  During spring of each year, organizations across the valley host events that focus on being more conscience of our actions and how those actions affect the Earth.  It is a time to celebrate gains we’ve made and focus on visions to accelerate environmental progress.  These events also encourage protection of our planet.

One such event was the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Earth Day event, held April 20 on the sprawling campus of UNLV.  Over a dozen organizations, including the LVWCC were on hand to share information with students from various schools throughout the valley.  Students are encouraged to learn about our planet and how to take care of it.  Displays teach students to  pay attention to choices they make and recognize how those choices can affect the Earth.

Another event is the Summerlin Earthfair, held on Saturday, April 21.  Valley residents poured into Summerlin Centre Community Park for over 70 organizations to display information on various activities/projects that raise awareness of protecting the environment.  Information that was available ranged from changing light bulbs and driving energy efficient cars to buying “Smart” products and planting trees. More than 7,000 people attended to gather information, listen to great music, enjoy good food and learn to protect the environment. 

On the exact opposite end of the valley, Boy Scouts of America along with Wash Team staff were taking a proactive step in protecting the Wash.  Over 250 scouts along with parents, leaders and friends planted approximately 2,400 native species over a seven acre site. 

If you didn’t make it to any Earth Day events this year, don’t be discouraged.  Everyday, you can participate in protecting our community’s sources. 

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