In areas with particularly high wolf predation risk, individual elk encountered wolves infrequently, limiting the potential cumulative effects of wolves on elk behavior.
USGS: Some Rocky Mountain regions warming 1.8 times the global average; species adapting, becoming vulnerable
Climate change in Yellowstone, said USGS, causes food plants to leaf out earlier in the year, potentially affecting migratory animals in search of forage plants ripe for eating.
Challenge to BLM coal lease in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin rejected by federal court
The decision comes after an analysis found that the BLM’s coal leasing program results in a large subsidy to the coal industry by providing coal at bargain prices with minimal oversight.
Cracks in Mesa Verde National Park’s Cliff Palace threaten structure; workers shore up iconic kiva
The centerpiece of Mesa Verde National Park, Cliff Palace was discovered in the late 1800s. Park archaeologists noticed a small crack in the masonry and then discovered the north wall was leaning precariously into the structure.
Colorado extreme rain, snow events rise 25% from 1948: ECRPC
Based on an analysis of state data from the National Climatic Data Center, the ECRPC report found that heavy rain and snowstorms now occur in Colorado every 9.6 months on average, instead of once every 12 months on average.
