
Trash in the Desert: The Growing Threat of Illegal Dumping
Clip: Season 5 Episode 10 | 6m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Illegal dumping threatens fragile desert ecosystems in Nevada’s Mojave wilderness.
Outdoor Nevada takes you to a beautiful stretch of the Mojave Desert — now marred by illegal dumping. Join host John Burke as he meets with representatives from the Bureau of Land Management to confront the growing problem of trash in Nevada’s wild spaces. From abandoned furniture to invasive plant debris, discover how this crisis is affecting fragile desert ecosystems.
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Outdoor Nevada is a local public television program presented by Vegas PBS

Trash in the Desert: The Growing Threat of Illegal Dumping
Clip: Season 5 Episode 10 | 6m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Outdoor Nevada takes you to a beautiful stretch of the Mojave Desert — now marred by illegal dumping. Join host John Burke as he meets with representatives from the Bureau of Land Management to confront the growing problem of trash in Nevada’s wild spaces. From abandoned furniture to invasive plant debris, discover how this crisis is affecting fragile desert ecosystems.
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