Total crop revenue contributed by crops supported by the wells was estimated to be $79.4 million with grains such as corn and alfalfa hay contributing $58 million.
Wildlife, tundra, economy will feel the effects of climate change at Rocky Mountain National Park
The study applied global climate models that indicate Rocky Mountain National Park will face milder winters and warmer summers in the future.
Mojave Desert areas sinking due to aquifer depletion
Land subsidence was linked to water-level declines of more than 100 feet between the 1950s and the 1990s.
Hayman fire burn area restoration continues in Colorado
Work was underway in late 2002 to stabilize soils and remove hazardous trees from the most heavily used areas. Rehabilitation work, including aerial seeding and mulching, was also conducted.
Scientists study Hayman fire burn area
Hayman fire temperatures reached in excess of 400 degrees Celsius (752 F). At least one area reached more than 650 C, more than 1,200 F.
Climate change may temper El Niño events, NCAR scientists find
Scientists used the NCAR climate system model to track how global air and ocean circulation could evolve at increasing levels of CO2.
El Niño breathes life into Colorado’s snow country
After several less-than perfect ski seasons (at least according to my spoiled Colorado standards), the 2002/2003 season began on a high note.