Location: Southeast portion of the Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada
Length: Approximately 12 miles (Las Vegas Wash-Sloan Channel confluence to Las Vegas Bay)
Water Inputs:
- Reclaimed water
- Shallow ground water
- Urban runoff
- Stormwater runoff
Flow: Approximately 153 million gallons/day (236 cubic feet/second) Real time data by USGS
Significance:
- Habitat for diverse plant and animal species
- Natural water quality "polishing" mechanism
Key Issues:
- Erosion
- Groundwater water quality
- Urban runoff water quality
- Habitat degradation
- Wetland degradation
- Invasive species management
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