Early Paiutes left an impression on the Wash
The Las Vegas Wash has served an important role for human activity for thousands of years.
November's National American Indian Heritage Month seemed like the perfect time to reflect on the rich history of indigenous people using the Wash for water, food and shelter.
Through the efforts of the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee, much of this history has been preserved, studied and analyzed.
Some of the discoveries that have been made include a manipulated stone used for scrapping called a Clovis point that dated back to 12,000 years ago, the earliest evidence of corn in Southern Nevada (350 BC), and hundreds of pit structures used for storage.
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!
Held once a year in the spring, our Green-Up 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. While this year's event has already taken place with 210 volunteers planting more than 3,500 native trees and shrubs, registration for the next Green-Up will open in January 2025.
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