Group of volunteers stand near a pond

Dragonfly Mercury Project

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  • Nov 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
  • Free

Join us to engage in a citizen science project where you’ll get to help NPS staff collect dragonfly larvae to be used for mercury analysis! Mercury is a global pollutant that, in large amounts, can be toxic to humans and wildlife. Data from this field study will help scientists and resource managers better understand and fight mercury contamination. Project requires wading in water. Space is limited. To register, please email e-mail us. 

Fees

A password for free entry to the park will be sent to all registered volunteers. To register, please email LAKE_Volunteer_Coordinator@nps.gov.

Location

Location is TBD. Meeting location and password for free entry will be sent out to all registered volunteers. To register, please email LAKE_Volunteer_Coordinator@nps.gov.

Latitude and Longitude 35.215891, -114.564024

Schedule

Date:

Nov 5, 2026

Time:

8:30 AM

Duration:

3 hours and 30 minutes

Registration: 8:30 am, Event: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Contact Information

Anna Blalock
702-293-8711
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Event Type

  • Volunteer Event
Tags: volunteer event, volunteer, dragonfly mercury project, united state geological survey, usgs