由于发展威胁, 内华达州的阿马尔戈萨河被评为美国最危的河流. Nevada's Amargosa River named most endangered U.S. river due to development threats.

美国河流组织将内华达的阿马尔戈萨河列为2026年在美国最受威胁的第九条河. Nevada’s Amargosa River was named the ninth most endangered river in the U.S. for 2026 by American Rivers. 保护组织警告说, 包括在联邦土地上钻井和采矿的发展增加威胁到河流地下水供应, 这对干旱地区社区和野生动物至关重要. Conservation groups warn that increased development, including drilling and mining on federal land, threatens the river's groundwater supply, which is vital for communities and wildlife in the arid region.