Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Nye County, Nevada
The refuge extends across 23,000 acres of Mojave Desert land with more than thirty natural springs creating pools and streams throughout the terrain.
In 1983, The Nature Conservancy purchased over 12,000 acres to prevent development, leading to the establishment of the refuge in 1984.
Native American tribes utilized the waters of Ash Meadows for centuries before European settlers documented the presence of ash trees in 1893.
The visitor center provides exhibits about local wildlife, guided tours, walking paths, and designated areas for wildlife observation throughout the year.
The springs contain water from the last ice age, sustaining 26 plant and animal species that exist exclusively within this desert oasis.
Location: Nye County
Operator: US Fish and Wildlife Service
GPS coordinates: 36.42486,-116.32474
Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:55
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