Small, local solutions can crack water crises: a South African case study
Many people in rural southern Africa live without any potable water at all. And many are at serious risk because of global climate change.
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Measuring snow persistence can help predict streamflow
In a new study, researchers found that snow persistence can be used to map patterns of annual streamflow in dry parts of the western U.S.
Students buzzing with activity in beekeeping, bee medicine clubs
About a dozen students gathered outside the Durrell Center for a "hiving," placing honey bees in three newly built hives.
Free tickets available for April 26 performance of DIRT
SoGES is offering free tickets for the April 26 performance of Dirt: A Terra Nova Expedition.
Hunger guides mountain lions' actions to enter residential areas
A new study found that while predators like mountain lions are generally fearful of and avoid humans, hunger can dampen that fear.
Estimates overstated for Mongolian rangelands damaged by livestock
Researchers found less irreversible damage from livestock in Mongolia’s rangelands than what had been estimated.
Research team monitors snow melt that feeds Colorado streams and rivers
Researchers are monitoring snowpack, soil moisture and streamflow at different elevations across Colorado.
New model for evaluating rangeland systems launches
A new model to fill a niche in evaluating the rangeland system resilience and climate change risk assessments.
Post-fire landslide problems aren’t new and likely to get worse
Why did these deadly flows happen? To what extent were these flows caused by the fire, the extreme burst of rainfall, or a combination? And what can we do to reduce similar risks in the future?