Annual marsh bird surveys begin
Beginning April 1, permitted biologists will survey emergent wetland habitat at the Las Vegas Wash for a variety of marsh bird species, with special attention on the federally endangered Yuma Ridgway's rail.
The symposium included about 250 students from six area high schools and featured Although potentially suitable nesting habitat has existed along the Wash channel for many years, the Yuma Ridgway’s rail was rarely detected by field crews before to 2021.
Annual detections of 5 to 7 individuals over the last four years represent a significant increase, indicating that the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee (LVWCC) and its partners have increased the suitability and availability of appropriate habitat, and the rails are taking advantage.
Yuma Ridgway's rails were detected over the winter during other activities, confirming that the Wash now sustains year-round residency for at least some individuals.
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
Women's Walk at the Clark County Wetlands Park - Birding
April 11, 2025, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Meetings
Administrative Study TeamApril 2, 8:30 a.m.
Research and Environmental Monitoring Study Team
April 2, 10:30 a.m.
Operations Study Team
April 8, 1:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee Annual Tour
April 22, 8:30 a.m.