Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance

The Gallinas River Park program enhances the quality of life for Las Vegas residents by providing accessible outdoor activities, such as birding and fly fishing, particularly for disadvantaged youth. By fostering personal connections to the Gallinas River and its ecosystem, the initiative cultivates a sense of pride and responsibility in the community, promoting stewardship for the river and its surrounding cultural heritage. Ultimately, participants will develop a deeper appreciation for their local environment, benefiting both individuals and the broader community.

The Gallinas River Park program in Las Vegas aims to cultivate appreciation and stewardship for local natural resources among locals, particularly youth. As an accessible outdoor space, it supports varied wildlife, including seasonal birds and trout, and offers opportunities for bird watching and fly fishing. It encourages residents to respect and care for their essential water source, the Gallinas River, the surrounding watershed, and the area's cultural heritage.

The Gallinas River Park fosters local youth engagement through opportunities for bird watching and fly fishing, promoting stewardship and respect for the Gallinas River and its watershed. By enhancing access to these natural resources, the program aims to instill a sense of environmental responsibility and appreciation for the cultural heritage of Las Vegas.

This youth outdoor recreation program will engage participants in the revitalization of Gallinas River Park, offering transformative experiences through activities like birding and fishing. By fostering a connection to the Gallinas Watershed and its cultural heritage, the initiative is expected to inspire local youth, instilling a sense of pride and responsibility for their environment and community.

The Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance aids the Las Vegas community in restoring and revitalizing the local Gallinas River Park, nurturing personal connections and raising awareness of the inherent relationship between water and land following wildfire and flood disasters. Through an outdoor youth recreation program, it also facilitates experiential learning about birding, field ecology, and fly fishing, employing local experts and offering internships for youth. The objective of these initiatives is to engender water and land stewardship, respect for local heritage, and an insightful appreciation of the river park's ecology, including its habitat for fish and birds, while promoting the importance of local environmental indicators related to global climate issues.