In 1990 the US Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center and National Park Service Water Resources Division established 133 permanent 1meter (m) X 2 m plots along the Gunnison River near Warner Point in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. A one-dimensional hydraulic model was calibrated

Bumble bee occurrence data used for "Climate change winners and losers among North American bumble bees": These data comprise 649 407 specimen records from 48 species and spans 1805–2020. These records have been compiled from a variety of collections and sources with reputable origin. Data contribut

A dataset containing 905116 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query: { "and" : [ "BasisOfRecord is Specimen", { "or" : [ "DatasetKey is The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium (NY)", "DatasetKey is University of New Mexico Herbarium", "DatasetKey is University of Colorado Museum of

This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Shea, Rachel, Greifenstein, Jeremy, Kociolek, J. P. (2022): Valve Ultrastructure and Description of a new Luticola D. G. Mann (Bacillariophyceae) species from Colorado, USA. Phytotaxa 554 (3): 269-277, DOI:

Climate change is a global process that will impact local places in heterogeneous and unpredictable manners. This dissertation considers whose knowledge and observations could contribute to conservation and climate adaptation planning, how perceptions influence social-ecological feedbacks, and how s

Noisy, unpredictable sounds are often present in the vocalizations of fearful and stressed juvenile animals across many taxa. A variety of structural characteristics, called nonlinear acoustic phenomena, which include subharmonics, rapid frequency modulations, and deterministic chaos are responsible

Mutualistic interactions between ants and plants are common. Understanding the effects on ants with different variables can denote what influences the ant abundance. As an observational study, I censused all 10 sites four times in a two week period reporting the number of flowering stalks, the numbe

We examined how ectoparasites affect body condition and other traits that indicate individual health in mountain white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha; hereafter, MWCS). We also investigated the factors that potentially influence susceptibility to ectoparasites in the MWCS populati

This study examined interspecific competition between mountain white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha) and Lincoln’s sparrows (Melospiza lincolnii) through a playback experiment. Interspecific competitive interactions influence avian fitness by affecting the distribution of species

The structure of native bee assemblages and the nature of spatial variation of pollinator populations have direct effects on the reproductive success of plant species across their ranges and floral evolution. It is possible that changes in regional temperatures and precipitation are shifting foragin

Though many prey species use camouflage to escape predation, the role of non-visual camouflage in ecological systems remains understudied, potentially overlooking important mechanisms mediating interactions between species. For instance, some insect prey species use chemical camouflage to pacify pre

Benefits between species engaged in mutualistic interactions are often dependent on ecological context. For instance, in mutualisms in which aphids exchange food for ant protection from predators, the degree of benefit that aphids receive from ants depends on the presence of other arthropod predator

Plants have been migrating into higher elevations in order to cope with the stresses of the changing climate. However, not all plants are capable of migrating as far or as fast as others. This study examines leaf traits of Boechera stricta, a plant with limited migratory capabilities, at different e

Altered precipitation patterns are a major prediction of climate change models and a recent reality. Changes in climatic variables may affect the evolution of species by affecting the magnitude and direction of natural selection on various traits. Winter precipitation can affect summer-flowering pla

Summary of Board and Planning Commission Direction This document summarizes direction received from the Planning Commission at a series of three work sessions in 2003. It is accompanied by an appendix with supporting demographic data and an overview on deed restrictions. Program Name The term “Commu

“Healthy Forests and Healthy Economies: Finding the Balance" Schedule of Events Monday Evening, April 21, Kebler Room, College Union 6:30 7:00 7:20 Dessert, Coffee & Conversation Poetry from the Forest — Art Goodtimes, Poet and San Miguel County Commissioner, Norwood What is a Healthy Forest? — Some

Spring Environmental Symposium — Western State College, April 22, 2003 Topic - What is a healthy forest economy? : peer(te Thank you for this opportunity and thanky you George for the motivation to pull pa Break some thoughts together. George’s assignments are always challenging. I was — asked to ta

Senate Bill “Concerning an authorization of voter-approved revenue bonds for the purpose of financing water infrastructure projects by the state.” 2003