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Hidden Allies Aid Survival of the West's Largest Trees
Most people are oblivious to the vast, interconnected network that underlies a forest floor, but it's a system that…
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USU Researcher Leads Team Monitoring Grizzly Creek Burn Scar Hydrologic Response
As part of Belize Lane's NSF RAPID Grant, she and her students are monitoring the post-wildfire hydrologic response…
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Keep Your Friends Close: Biodiversity Benefits Plants through Soil Feedbacks
As many gardeners know, coaxing plants to flourish can feel a bit like witchcraft.
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Sticks and Stones in Streams: National Focus on Simple Actions to Promote Self-Sustaining Solutions
Science News recently detailed how research from Joe Wheaton and a cadre of researchers from USU's Department of…
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Dousing the Flames: USU Investigates how Wildfires Impact Utah's Water Supply Reservoirs
USU researchers found that the predicted rate of water storage loss in Utah's reservoirs does not include sediment…
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Climate Change, Criollo and the Colorado Plateau: Is an old Breed the Future for Cattle Ranching?
The Colorado Plateau, located in the western United States, is known for its stunning landscapes and wild-west ambiance.
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Climate Change and Public Lands: Can Scientists, Land Managers and Policy Makers Join Forces?
How is climate change affecting public lands and what are land management agencies doing about it?
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Enlisting Private Land Owners in Conservation is Essential to Saving Endangered Species
Protected areas, like Yellowstone, are invaluable, but are they actually effective at preserving endangered species?
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Ask an Expert - Ten Tips for Safe Recreation in Utah's Wildlife Country
Outdoor recreation in Utah contributes more than $13 billion to the economy, generates over $800 million in tax…
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More than 1,000 Tons of Plastic Rains into Western U.S. Protected Lands Annually
Microplastic particles and fibers spiral through the Earth system, accumulating even in protected wilderness areas…
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Warming Climate is Changing Where Birds Breed
Spring is in full swing. Trees are leafing out, flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and birds are singing.
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The Utah Fire Atlas Offers Land Managers a New Tool
Wildfires were once an important driver of ecosystem health in western U.S forests, but decades of fire suppression,…