June 2, 2002
Scientists battle invasive salt cedar

SAN ACACIA, N.M. — An army of water-sucking soldiers is marching along the banks of nearly every waterway in the West.

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Weather predictions just got a boost from a new weather computer model developed by researchers at Boulder's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

World of wonder

The beautiful early-blooming Pasque Flower (Easter Flower, Pulsatilla ludoviciana, formerly Anemone patens) changes dramatically in appearance as it matures. In the forests near Boulder, the plant is now displaying its prominent feathery styles and looks like a shaggy head of hair blowing in the wind. Closer to treeline, the plant is yet to open its lavender flowers.

May 26, 2002
Nevada students tackle DNA, sage grouse, research

YERINGTON, Nev. — Bundled against the high desert's nighttime chill, the students huddled around the back of a pickup truck for a quick lesson on how to catch a sage grouse.

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The Colorado Conservation Trust is awarding $350,000 in grants for protecting ranchlands and wildlife habitat in the Gunnison Valley.

Flying anteater

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