EAST WETLANDS

This 400 acre nature preservation area is one of the most remarkable wetlands restoration area in southern Arizona. The Quechan Tribe joined forces with City of Yuma, Arizona Game and Fish Department and Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area to plant over 200,000 native species of vegetation along the Colorado River.  It has taken over two decades to see the lush native vegetation that you see today.

On the south side, along the Colorado River, visitors can enjoy a 3.5 mile hiking trail. Bird watchers enjoy a variety of birds near throughout the wetlands.

SUNRISE POINT PARK 

On the north side, visitors can enjoy a spectacular park amidst the wetlands. The Sunrise Point Park overlooking the native cottonwood trees and willows along the Colorado River. This area is also known as Anya Nitz Park. The park is cared for by the Quechan Parks & Recreation.

FUTURE

Quechan Tribe Environmental team is working with local San Pasqual High School students who are cultivating native plant seedlings for the project. On weekends, students learn about native plants and wildlife at Anya Nitz Pak, Quechan for Sunrise Point Park. Anya Nitz Pak sits on 40 acres of tribal land set aside for restoration in 2006.