The North Fork of the Gunnison watershed has a slightly better understanding of its snowpack this year thanks to a new survey completed by Airborne Snow Observatories, Inc (ASO). ASO utilizes airborne lidar technology paired with field measurements to determine the Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) in places not measured by conventional SNOTEL sites. ASO performed two airborne surveys for the North Fork this spring, the first on March 27th to capture the peak snowpack, and
Keep Public Lands in Public Hands Our public lands are facing an immediate and serious threat: a potential sell-off that could drastically reshape our state, undermine our conservation objectives, and harm communities. Lawmakers argue that selling off public lands will generate revenue so they sneak it into budget negotiation. Reconciliation limits public scrutiny which means these policies often get passed without real debate or input. Once public lands are privatized, they’re nearly impossible to recover.
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Ah, spring is in the air and with the warm temperatures comes the rush of melting snow to our rivers and streams. Ditches are turning on, and it’s likely time to hang up those skis and start dusting off those boats. Whether you are a farmer, boater, or general river observer, it’s always anyone’s guess as to how long the runoff season will last on the western slope. This year WSCC would like to invite
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