Skiing for science at 12,000 feet—in June
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Earlier this month, CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ researchers tookÌýtheir annual snow survey in theÌýGreen Lakes Valley,Ìýpart of the city of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ watershed.ÌýTheÌýmeasurements are important for the state's water andÌýfire management agencies.
The Niwot Ridge research site, maintained by CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and funded by , has studiedÌýecological change—both natural and human-caused—for over 30 years. The siteÌýincludes and abuts the Continental Divide at more than 13,000 feet in elevation.ÌýA recentÌý$6.8 million renewal grant to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™sÌýÌýensures the researchÌýwill continue for another six years.
Categories: Climate & Environment
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