The Desert Wetlands Conservancy is a non-profit advocacy group with a long history of working for environmental issues in Southern Nevada. Our primary focus is the Las Vegas Wash and the Las Vegas Valley Watershed, an area of approximately 1600 square miles. Our activities deal with water quality issues and recreational aspects of the Clark County Wetlands Park and other features along the Wash. Click here to download the Las Vegas Valley Watershed Map.
Our Mission
The mission of the Desert Wetlands Conservancy is to influence policy, create partnerships, and initiate activities in advocacy for the Las Vegas Valley Watershed, including the Clark County Wetlands Park.
Our Vision And Goals
“A fully functioning Las Vegas Valley watershed and wetlands ecosystem that enhances the quality of life and sustains the community.”
Four goals focused on advocacy, organization, education and outreach, and partnerships have been established in the strategic plan adopted in 2008.
Goal I – Advocate for actions to protect and restore the Las Vegas Valley Watershed and Clark County Wetlands Park, and restore them to a fully functioning ecosystem.
Goal II – Create and maintain an effective organization
Goal III – Provide public recognition of the critical importance of a healthy, fully functional watershed through outreach and education to the community.
Goal IV – Create cooperative partnerships to advance the organization’s mission.
