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Lake Mead Water Quality Forum returns

After many years in hiatus, the Lake Mead Water Quality Forum is coming back together.

The group of federal, state, and local representatives will discuss conditions and potential concerns related to water quality throughout the lake and coordinate monitoring.

The initial meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. on Microsoft Teams and will include a presentation from the Southern Nevada Water Authority on recent water quality measurements and initiatives, and updates from the Bureau of Reclamation and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

It is anticipated that the group will meet quarterly going forward.

Learn more about water quality at the Wash.

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

a bullfrog on the dirt at the Las Vegas Wash

Amphibians

a snowy egret stands along the water at the Las Vegas Wash

Birds

a flame skimmer dragonfly perches at the Las Vegas Wash

Macroinvertebrates

a western whiptail sunbathes on a rock at the Las Vegas Wash

Reptiles


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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Upcoming events and meetings

Birds stand along the shore of the Las Vegas Wash at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Sunset at the Las Vegas Wash with reeds in the foreground
A walkway weaves through the Las Vegas Wash
A beauty shot of the Las Vegas Wash with mountains in the background

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve Maintenance Day

Sept. 7, 2024, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series at the Clark County Wetlands Park

Sept. 11, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Birding Walk at the Clark County Wetlands Park

Sept. 21, 2024, 7 - 9 a.m.

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Meetings

Lake Mead Water Quality Forum
Sept. 24, 9 a.m.