New analysis of snowpack trends around Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado
In a new study, researchers have uncovered intriguing changes in snowfall and warming winter temperatures along the Rocky Mountains.
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On the origins of agriculture, researchers uncover new clues
HDNR researcher Michael Gavin, and others, have uncovered evidence that agriculture arose when environmental conditions were improving, and populations lived in greater densities.
Landscape evolution intrinsic to ancient mountain settings
New research helps explain why the structure of some mountains continues to evolve long after the tectonic forces that formed them cease.
Orphaned elephants change where they live in response to poaching
Young elephants who have lost either their mothers or the matriarchs of their herd change where they live in response to the loss.
Measuring snow persistence can help predict streamflow
In a new study, researchers found that snow persistence can be used to map patterns of annual streamflow in dry parts of the western U.S.
CSU expands global reach of tourism graduate studies
The Dept. of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources has signed an agreement with the University of Andorra to offer courses in ski area management.
Hunger guides mountain lions’ actions to enter residential areas
A new study found that while predators like mountain lions are generally fearful of and avoid humans, hunger can dampen that fear.
How biofuels from plant fibers could combat global warming
A study from Colorado State University finds new promise for biofuels produced from switchgrass, a non-edible native grass.
Research team monitors snow melt that feeds Colorado streams and rivers
Researchers are monitoring snowpack, soil moisture and streamflow at different elevations across Colorado.
Warming Arctic climate constrains life in cold-adapted mammals
A new study led by Joel Berger has uncovered previously unknown effects of rain-on-snow events, winter precipitation and ice tidal surges on the muskoxen.