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Ethically studying forests on Tribal lands

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Jaime Yazzie has been asking how traditional knowledge held within her Diné community can inform management in Navajo Nation forests.

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The wild world of bees 

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Joan Meiners, ecologist and environmental data journalist, talks about the fascinating science of bees that make them even more attractive

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Downstream from Glen Canyon Dam

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Bair’s work deals with the monitoring and researching resources downstream from Glen Canyon Dam and also helping officials make informed decisions when managing the Colorado River Basin.

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How scientists engage

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The Colorado Plateau is home to some incredible natural spaces and has drawn many people to study—and enjoy!—those places.

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Studying Utah: Interesting conversations from Science Moab

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Science Moab highlights interesting talks with behavioral ecologist Sean Mahoney, Diné river guide and community organizer Colleen Cooley, and paleontologist John Hankla.

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Exploring Utah’s ecology: Science Moab highlights talks with Nathan St. Andre, Larry Stevens, Tim Graham, and Joel Berger

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Southern Utah has a wide variety of species and ecosystems, from desert reptiles to aquatic insects and everything in between. Many scientists come here to study these fascinating ecosystems and here Science Moab…

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A tradition of science: Selections from Science Moab interviews about Indigenous scientific knowledge

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The Colorado Plateau is home to many knowledge systems from Indigenous communities, which consist of generations-long scientific observation and hypothesis testing. Centering, not excluding, those knowledge systems is essential to preserving the many…

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Loved to death: Science Moab looks back on conversations with experts on sustainable recreation practices

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Moab is world-renowned for many different types of outdoor recreation, and a lot of scientific study has gone into developing the best sustainable practices while enjoying nature. This week, Science Moab is highlighting…

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Desert hydrology: Science Moab highlights talks with Eric Kuhn, Jack Schmidt, Brian Richter, and Arne Hultquist

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

In the desert, few issues are as crucial as water. As a historic megadrought continues in the West, water usage is at the top of mind for many scientists. Hydrologists can help us…

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The many species of the desert: Science Moab highlights talks with ecologists Brian Healy, Anya Metcalfe, Skip Ambrose, and Geoff Smith

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Southern Utah is home to a wide variety of species, from desert reptiles to aquatic insects. In this week’s column, Science Moab highlights key takeaways from conversations with a few scientists who study…

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