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The Western Grid in maps and graphs
A map of the West's electric grid and graphs of weather related disturbances, the balance between regional systems, and the impact of geographic smoothing on renewable energy.
by Staff, May 27, 2013 -
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Other voices: the debate on wolf hunting from both sides
Perspectives on wolf hunting from conservationists and hunt proponents.
by Staff, May 13, 2013 -
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Bigger fires and evolving threats force changes in the Northwest Forest Plan
Dynamic forests require flexible management
by Nathan Rice, Apr 29, 2013 -
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Lawmakers scramble to fix the funding problem in Oregon's timber counties
A few of the proposals to stop the bleeding in rural timber-dependent counties.
by Nathan Rice, Apr 29, 2013 -
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Northwest Forest Plan timeline
A brief history of the Northwest Forest Plan
by Nathan Rice, Apr 29, 2013 -
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Fish-consumption assumptions
Idaho is updating its standards for water pollutants based on how much fish residents eat.
by Sarah Jane Keller, Apr 15, 2013 -
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The New California Desert Protection Act
A map of desert areas proposed for protection, some of which are also slated for energy projects.
by Cindy Wehling, Apr 15, 2013 -
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National Parks visitation statistics, 1904-2012
by Staff, Apr 10, 2013 -
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National Landscape Conservation System map
by Staff, Mar 18, 2013 -
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Researchers track Colorado cougars
The state’s Parks and Wildlife department is studying how the big cats live in the state’s urbanized Front Range in hopes of helping people coexist with them.
by Rhea Maze, Mar 04, 2013 -
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(Manmade) snow is for fighting over
In an increasingly arid West, snow-making becomes a more important component of a ski area’s operating plan. But they need water to make snow, and getting it isn’t always easy.
by J.R. Logan, Mar 04, 2013 -
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Global warming's reluctant poster child
The ski industry, for whom bad press means all the difference between a banner year and a bust, tries to manage public perception of climate change's impact on snowfall and resort conditions.
by Greg Hanscom, Mar 04, 2013 -
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Agriculture and water use in the San Luis Valley
A map showing subdistrict one and water use in the area over time.
by Cally Carswell, Feb 25, 2013 -
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Mine cleanup for dummies: A flowchart
by Emily Guerin, Feb 04, 2013 -
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Experiential natural resource education thrives in the West
A far from comprehensive sampling of the region's hands-on natural resource programs
by Emilene Ostlind, Jan 21, 2013






