Moab History: Lake Powell from the air
In 1963, the completion of Glen Canyon Dam marked a turning point in the history of the Colorado River. At its height, Lake Powell stored over 27 million acre-feet of water, but water…
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Exploring Utah’s ecology: Science Moab highlights talks with Nathan St. Andre, Larry Stevens, Tim Graham, and Joel Berger
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…
Desert hydrology: Science Moab highlights talks with Eric Kuhn, Jack Schmidt, Brian Richter, and Arne Hultquist
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…
Powell and Mead reservoirs dangerously low: Historic lows trigger water cuts; activists say managers aren’t doing enough
The two largest reservoirs in the country, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have dropped to historic lows this summer. Boat ramps are dry and huge “bathtub rings” circle the canyons of the reservoirs….
Putting on the mussel: Science Moab talks to Nathan St. Andre about quagga mussels in Lake Powell
Lakes may not sound like particularly complicated places, but or quagga mussels, the complexity of Lake Powell has dictated the magnitude of their impact on the ecosystem. This week, we speak with Nathan…
State Route 95 closed after flood damage: High flows damaged a bridge over Cottonwood Wash
A 110-foot, 62-year-old bridge on Highway 95 in San Juan County has been compromised by the collapse of sandstone that was holding up the footing of one of the bridge abutments. “Engineers say…
Colorado River users stand together: Diverse group of stakeholders asks for pause on new water projects
On July 15, a group of activists, business leaders, farmers and elected officials gathered at the Hoover Dam on the Arizona/Nevada border to hold a demonstration and urge water managers to impose a…
Otter watch 2021: Keep your eyes peeled for furry frolickers
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is asking the public to report any river otter sightings to the agency, it announced in a July 12 press release. There is no current population estimate…
The people along the river: Science Moab talks to Michael and Jenny Fiebig about their adventures on the Green and Colorado rivers
In 2018, Michael and Jenny Fiebig embarked on a six-month, 1800-mile excursion down the entire length of the Green and Colorado rivers via packraft, canoe, and dory. This week, Science Moab talks to…
One tough fish: Science Moab talks to Brian Healy about the humpback chub
Far from an impediment, the humpback chub’s namesake above-forehead knob actually acts as a stabilizer in the turbulent waters the fish calls home. This week, we discuss the humpback chub with Brian Healy,…