Wetland Resources: Nevada

Wetland Resources: Nevada
National-Water-Summary-Wetland-Resources-nevada.pdf2.16 MB

Wetlands cover less than 1 percent of Nevada but are some of the most economically and ecologically valuable lands in the state. Wetlands provide important habitat for the state's fish and wildlife. In Nevada, riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.

Learn more about riparian (streamside) wetlands and large marshes provide stopover and breeding grounds for migratory waterfowl.

Type of document
Report
Program
Large pool of water surrounded by low tundra grasses under cloud covered sky.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency tasked with providing information to the public on the extent and status of the nation’s wetland and deepwater habitats, as well as changes to these habitats over time.
Program
Ecosystem
Wetland
Subject tags
Wetlands
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Pacific Southwest