This data release includes Al-26/Be-10 cosmogenic nuclide concentrations and burial isochron ages for three locations in central Colorado, USA, with preferred burial ages ranging from ~2 Ma to 600 ka, that provide constraints on geologic mapping and chronostratigraphic correlations of Pleistocene Co

By migrating, ungulates take advantage of cyclical fluctuations in resources, which allows them to persist at greater population numbers than they would in the absence of these seasonal movements. We sought to identify the drivers of spring elk (Cervus canadensis) migration and evaluate how well ind

Structural overshoots, where biomass is overallocated to tree leaf area compared to sapwood area, could result in lethal stress during droughts. Climate change may alter climatic cues that drive leaf area production, such as temperature and precipitation, as well as seasonal dynamics that underlie s

This is the AmeriFlux version of the carbon flux data for the site US-UR4 Gunnison - UCRB. Site Description - This site is located in Gunnison, Colorado, within a floodplain at a notable elevation. The region experiences cold winters with significant snow cover and cool summers. The ecosystem is hom

Climate models forecast that headwater catchments in the western U.S. will undergo a reduction in snowpack, early season snowmelt, and increases in evapotranspiration. The resulting extended dry season will stress vegetation in mountainous watersheds throughout the Upper Colorado River Basin. We inv

For generations, Latinx women have often been expected to uphold the expectations of

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In the northeast San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado lie the Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness Areas, full of high peaks and alpine plateaus bordered by volcanic hoodoos, vast forests, and arid steppe. A floristic inventory was performed to describe and catalog the vascular plant diversity of

Generalist pollinated plants receive pollination services from a wide range of animals, but pollinator effectiveness varies. More effective pollinators in generalist systems optimize pollen transfer by promoting outcrossing between more distant plants. This leads to increased pollinator mediated sel

Phenology, or the timing of biological events, is critical for the development, reproduction, and

Globally and across the Western United States shifting climate regimes have the ability to propagate change throughout ecosystems and affect their associated hydrologic functions. In mountain regions, which serve as “water towers” for much of humanity, the complex interactions between vegetation and

Many animals bio-fluoresce. Various amphibians have recently been identified as bio-

Biofluorescence, the re-emission of absorbed light at lower energy wavelengths, has been widely documented in marine organisms and recently observed in amphibians. This phenomenon, particularly in amphibians such as frogs, salamanders, and newts, suggests potential roles in ecological interactions,

We studied the effect of varying amounts of soil nitrogen on Linaria vulgaris and native species. Linaria vulgaris is an invasive weed in the Rocky Mountains that forms monocultures, hindering the growth of native plants. The Rocky Mountain soils are nitrogen-poor, and we expected nitrogen-reduced s

News article (1996). Covers San Luis Valley, Rio Grande, Upper Rio Grande. Topics: trans-basin diversion, water management planning, deep wells. Agencies: Parker Water and Sanitation District, Environmental Defense Fund, Western Water Policy Review Advisory Commission. Cites 3 external works.

County plan (1972). Covers Colorado, Denver, Front Range. Topics: new communities development, population growth, growth management, new communities program. Agencies: Colorado Division of Planning, Division of Local Government, Department of Local Affairs. Cites 14 external works.

Environmental assessment (1979). Covers Mt. Emmons, Gunnison County, Colorado. Topics: environmental impact statement, mining operations, environmental impact assessment, reclamation. Agencies: Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Army Corps of Engineers. Cites 33 external works.

News article. Covers Rio Grande, Valley, Gulf of Mexico. Topics: riparian corridors, water quality monitoring, greenway trail. Agencies: Citizens for San Luis Valley Water, Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Coalition, Rio Grande Water Conservation District.