From Carley and Nick:
Today we started our research project about willows. We started the day in the outfitting room, trying on big yellow boots for going in shallow water and mud. Today we went across the highway to the Conservation Research Renter to study the growth of willows in the area. Before the CRC bought the property, it was used for grazing cows. We used our journal and found a table telling what we needed to find out today. We had to find a willow tree that was marked red, orange or pink and find the GPS coordinate of the area around the willow. We had to find out if the willow was alive or dead. We had to find the distance from the bank of Cody Creek to the willow. We had to find the depth in the ground, the stem-diameter, and the presence of browse and girdle. The goal was to collect data and make recommendations to the scientists of the CRC about where and how to plant willows to restore the stream. Even though now we know cows are very bad for the environment, we are going to eat some hamburgers.
See you in two days!!!
Sounds great, you guys. Even the (evil) hamburgers! Better than eating willows, I suppose. We love the photos and details and can't wait to hear more when you get home.
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Ruby has some sweet moves in that mud! Must be all her time slipping down the ski hill - good job guys. Can't wait to hear about tomorrow's adventure!
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From dessa, staich, and gracie:
ReplyDeletehey guys!!!! we miss you but looks like you are havong a blast!!!!!! Its so hot here! shorts and tanks everyday!!!!! no snow (haha) just kidding. Yesterday we snorkled with sea lions and then sadly had to cross the beautiful sea of cortez back to la paz. we're on campus now awaiting our breakfAst:) looks awesome in tetons and i heard its HOT!!!!! love you all!!!!!!
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hey guys!!! its siena, it sounds like you guys r having fun and i love the yellow boots!!! ill see you guys on wed.
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-siena :)
Wow I can't believe its been almost a week. I thoroughly enjoyed your video footage and all the pictures. I was wondering if you could post your intended departure time for tomorrow.
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