TONIGHT's THE NIGHT! 7PM - The Amargosa River: Life in the Valley of Death

[Morro Coast Audubon Society]

Title: The Amargosa River: Life in the Valley of Death

Presenter: with Moed Gerveni

When: May 23rd at 7:00 PM

Morro Coast is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2575002542?pwd=RnQrNWZ3NExnMjRhY2ZTSFMxSFRSdz09

Meeting ID: 257 500 2542

Passcode: morrocoast

Description: Often described as the "Crown Jewel of the Mojave,” the Amargosa River tributary is an oasis of life. With the second highest biodiversity rating in North America, it plays a vital role in the survival of over 100 species of special conservation concern, many of which are endemic. Over 300 bird species have been recorded in this extremely important habitat, including the endangered Least Bell's Vireo, Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Local grassroots efforts once saved Amargosa from degradation and development, but now there is an uphill battle against invasive plants, cowbird expansion, recreation, droughts induced by climate change, and most importantly, a sensitive topic for western communities: excessive water pumping from the nearby Pahrump and Las Vegas communities.