Small mammal survey begins
A survey has begun for the rodent and shrew population along the Las Vegas Wash.
Conducted quarterly, the survey utilizes Sherman box traps and pitfall traps to target the different species of small mammals.
Past surveys of this kind took place in 2002 and 2010, identifying 12 species of small mammals.
The survey continues throughout all four seasons of 2023.
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
Upcoming events and meetings
Discovery Walk: Hidden Trails at the Clark County Wetlands Park
March 11, 2023, 9 - 11 a.m.
Meetings
Administrative Study Team
April 5, 8:30 a.m.
Environmental Resources and Outreach Study Team
April 5, 10:30 a.m.
Operations Study Team
April 5, 1 p.m.
Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee Annual Tour
April 25, 8:30 a.m.