Talk:Las Vegas Springs Preserve

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[edit] Funding

Does anyone know how this thing is being funded? Is it just being paid for by the Water District, or what? --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 02:36, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

• Based on the reporting from KLAS last night, it was privately funded, mostly. KLAS was one of the underwriters for the 5,000 gallon flash flood feature. This allows most of the site to be free to the public. Apparently there are about 3 or 4 areas that will charge based on the reporting as I recall hearing it. Vegaswikian 02:46, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Thanks! We're really looking forward to seeing it. --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 02:48, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
    • I think it is terrible that they are charging so much. Most of the site is not free. The LVRJ reports that the trails have a $6/person "suggested dontion" and the rest costs $14.95 for locals. A family annual pass is $75 and is only good for a family of four. The pricing really shows they don't really expect low income families to want to come and learn about the area's history, ecology, and experience the "green living" exhibits. The pricing also inhibits repeat business, since the surrounding national recreation areas offer the similar types of exhibits for less than $10/car. The best learning and cultural facilities in the country, and world, are either free or under $20 for the whole family. The people in charge of pricing for the Springs Preserve have their priorities in the wrong place if they are expecting a profit while descriminating against larger or lower-income families. Furhter, none of those fees cover special events or programs. Educational facilities should not be in it for the money. Perhaps they need to refocus and reprice.