Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Nevada
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N 36° 24.733 W 116° 19.782
11S E 560096 N 4029879
Ash Meadows is an oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert. The refuge is made up of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert uplands.
Waymark Code: WM85CE
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2010
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Ash Meadows is a 23,000 acre refuge located in Southern Nevada. The refuge was established in 1984 to help protect endangered plants and animals. Ash Meadows boasts the greatest concentration of endemic species in the United States. They have 24 endemic species 5 of which are endangered and 7 are threatened with extinction.
There are picnic facilities near the ranger station. There are a variety of hikes and short walks. Some boats are allowed on the reservoir althought fishing is not allowed. Hunting is allowed in season. Wildlife observation is the primary use of the refuge. Over 239 different species of birds have been seen on the refuge. The Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle use Ash Meadows as a resting place during their migrations. The Devil's Hole Pupfish is one of the endemic species on the endangered list and one can be seen up-close in an aquarium at the ranger station.
The refuge website has a great deal of information and some interesting links and can be found here (
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