During our three days on the San Juan River, it was almost impossible not to notice the abundant tamarisk growing alongside the river. Our guide Bret informed us of the negative impact this invasive species is having on the riparian or river corridor ecosystem. Tamarisk, or salt cedar, is a deciduous shrub or tree that [...]
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A first-hand view of a complex, controverisal, conservation issue- the invasive tamarisk by Jess Cossentino and Mary Ann McGarry
Posted in Biology, Conservation on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Golden Eagle by PSU student, Chelsi Coulombe (edited by MaryAnn McGarry)
Posted in Biology, Culture on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Plymouth State University group of students experienced the amazing beauty of the Southwest while floating down the San Juan River during a travel course that took place during our March spring break of ‘09. Gray cottonwoods lined the river banks and contrasted with the red canyon and blue sky backdrop. These vistas and [...]
Fossils on the San Juan River: Evidence of a Changed Environment
Posted in Biology, Conservation, Geology, tagged Add new tag on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Rafting down the upper section of the San Juan River from Sand Island to Mexican Hat, in southeastern Utah, there is a fossil stop near the entrance of Lime Creek, after the river emerges from the canyon. While much of the San Juan River passes through colorful layers of sandstone, the fossils of note are [...]
Animal Encounters on the Four Corners trip by Alyssa Langley (edited by MaryAnn McGarry)
Posted in Biology on May 2, 2006 | 1 Comment »
One of the main things I was looking forward to on this trip was encountering the wildlife of the West. I thought it would be neat to experience different animals than we have in the East, as well as see if there were any differences between animals of the same species from the East and [...]
