At Clark County Wetlands Park on the eastern edge of the Las Vegas Valley, experts say beavers’ return could help strengthen the region’s defenses against extreme weather events like droughts and wildfires.
What’s happening?
According to the Nevada Current, the Clark County Wetlands Park covers 2,900 acres, taking in runoff and channelized water carried by the Las Vegas Wash on its way to Lake Mead. After decades of restoration, beavers are now part of that recovering landscape.
Within the park, the 210-acre Nature Preserve offers miles of trails through habitat that supports more than 370 species of wildlife.
“It’s a unique feature in the Las Vegas valley where you can forget you’re in Las Vegas,” Ben Jurand, an environmental specialist, told the Nevada Current…