Lake Mead officials caution against festive littering to protect desert ecosystems

Las Vegas (KSNV) — Officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are urging residents not to leave holiday decorations in a popular area. They anticipate an increase in festive decorations along the scenic route known as “Christmas Tree Pass.”

While these decorations may add a cheerful touch, they remind visitors of their potential environmental impact.

Items such as ornaments, tinsel, and bells may seem harmless, but they can degrade over time, releasing plastics and fibers into the fragile desert ecosystem…

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