Decreased Rocky Mountain snowpack has slowed the winter release of heat-trapping CO2 gases from forest soils into the atmosphere, according to scientists.
Rocky Mountain Ecology
CSU: Views toward wildlife changing in West
The study identified two categories of wildlife values: wildlife existing for human benefit, and the desire for a world in which humans and wildlife can live side-by-side without fear.
Wolves drive trophic cascade in Banff National Park
A research team studied the recolonization of the canine predator in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park.
Lynx kittens found in Colorado
Colorado Division of Wildlife tracking crews found seven lynx kittens born to two mothers, marking the second consecutive year reproduction was documented in the agency’s lynx reintroduction program.
‘Colorado by the Numbers’ — Water
Every raindrop, every snowflake that falls on Colorado is collected in one of our 94 watersheds and sent to the Pacific or the Atlantic Oceans via one of 10 major river drainages.
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.
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.