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Loving public lands while minimizing impact: Science Moab talks with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

From September 24 to 27, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will be holding a Leave No Trace Hotspot in Arches National Park, aiming to address the impact of increased visitation…

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Taming tamarisk: Science Moab talks to local scientist Tim Graham about the success of the tamarisk beetle

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Visit any waterway around Moab, and you’re likely to stumble upon tamarisk, an invasive, feathery-looking shrub that now dominates many riverbanks on the Colorado Plateau. This week, Science Moab speaks with local resident…

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Climb on, with respect: Science Moab talk with The Access Fund about Indian Creek advocacy

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Science Moab is diving into the research and advocacy in the Indian Creek area outside of Moab. Here, Science Moab speaks with Ty Tyler, stewardship director of rock climbing advocacy organization The Access…

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Encouraging good behavior in Indian Creek: Science Moab talks to David Carter about rock climbers and conservation

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

As a nationally- and internationally-renowned climbing spot, the Indian Creek area outside of Moab is home to stellar natural beauty, world-class crags…and increasing recreational use. This week, Science Moab speaks with David Carter,…

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Putting on the mussel: Science Moab talks to Nathan St. Andre about quagga mussels in Lake Powell

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

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…

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Looking closely at lizards: Science Moab talks to Dr. Geoffrey Smith about Utah’s cold-blooded inhabitants

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

What if you came face-to-face with living, breathing dinosaurs and could investigate their lives? That’s how Dr. Geoffrey Smith, a physiological ecologist at Dixie State University, sees his study of Utah reptiles. This…

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Catholes no more: Science Moab talks to Ginger Allen about the poop situation

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

It’s not something we like to think about but when you gotta know, you gotta know… Just how do you safely go to the bathroom while outdoors? This week, we speak with Ginger…

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Including people along with data: Science Moab talks to Dr. Sabah Ul-Hasan about taking a broader view of scientific data

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

Knowledge comes in various forms, from laboratory science to place-based community knowledge and everything in between. This week, Science Moab talks about science media and multiple ways of knowing with Dr. Sabah Ul-Hasan….

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The science beneath your feet: Science Moab talks to soil scientist Kristi Mingus

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

As kids, many of us may have tried digging holes to China — without much success. This week, we speak with someone who digs holes on a larger (though not deeper) scale: soil…

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The people along the river: Science Moab talks to Michael and Jenny Fiebig about their adventures on the Green and Colorado rivers

Moab Sun News4 years ago3 years ago

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…

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