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Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Between Death Valley and Las Vegas Nevada

The Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect a cluster of freshwater springs - the source of the Amargosa River. This is an area notable for its biodiversity, especially the limited habitats of the springs themselves. Three endangered fish species survive here, including the Ash Meadows pupfish.

These critical habitats were almost obliterated by development in the 1960's and 70's, first for agriculture then subdivision for housing, but restoration has been undertaken and the land is recovering.


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Kings Pool, restored habitat at Ash Meadows

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Point of Rocks ridge above Kings Pool and pupfish holding ponds

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Abandoned well and ditch that at one time almost destroyed the habitat at Kings Pool

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Boardwalk through sensitive habitat at Crystal Spring, Ash Meadows

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The clear stream coming from Crystal Spring at Ash Meadows

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Beautiful Crystal Spring in Ash Meadows

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Crystal Spring from the nature trail boardwalk at Ash Meadows

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