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 »
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 [...]
“Take only photographs, Leave only footprints”- Only You Have to Be Even More Careful On The Colorado Plateau, In Watching Where You Walk!
Posted in Conservation on May 10, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Low impact trekking wasn’t my primary learning objective for the Plymouth State University students accompanying me on a travel study course to the Four Corners region of the U.S. However, as an environmental educator, treading lightly and responsibly is certainly an important message I want to convey to others. The Bioregional Outdoor Education Project staff [...]
Perspectives on Water Conservation in Arizona
Posted in Conservation on April 21, 2006 | 1 Comment »
As a student participating in the Plymouth State University Bio-Geo-Cultural Education Travel Study Course to the Four Corners region of the U.S., my time visiting schools involved in the Bioregional Outdoor Education Program of the Four Corners Outdoor School was spent in Arizona. Arizona is one of many states out West which has a water shortage problem. This [...]
Welcome to the first blog about a trip to the Four Corners
Posted in Conservation, Geology on February 10, 2006 | 2 Comments »
This is the first post about a bio-geo-cultural education course on the Colorado Plateau. The Plymouth State University (PSU) travel study course is visiting the four corners region of the United States March 16-27th. We will be sharing our experiences and learning about this region before, during, and after the trip. Highlights of our trip [...]
