Research
Archaeological excavations are just some of
the many research projects ongoing at the
Springs Preserve.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, the Springs Preserve represents one of the richest and most unique cultural and biological resources in Southern Nevada.
Palatial artesian springs here once nourished all fragile life – plant, animal and human – that happened upon them. Although the springs dried up in 1962, their role in Las Vegas history remains evident through rich artifacts and other archaeological clues.
Today, the award-winning Preserve staff includes specialists in wildlife biology, plant ecology, horticulture, archaeology and botany, who conduct research at the site, as well as oversee the caretaking, development and maintenance of the Trails, wetlands, Gardens, habitats and artifacts that comprise the Preserve.
Major research accomplishments include the unearthing of at least one Ancestral Puebloan pithouse, the identification of multiple historic structures and artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries, and the discovery of numerous forms of fauna and flora along the Preserve's Trails, including rare species such as the silver-haired bat and Las Vegas bearpoppy.
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