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Sampling pre-emergent aquatic insects is not always easy, especially on a river with little cobble substrate. Because of the high water from dam release, a lot of floating driftwood was making its way down river.
Sampling pre-emergent aquatic insects is not always easy, especially on a river with little cobble substrate. Because of the high water from dam release, a lot of floating driftwood was making its way down river.
Ben Capelin and Austin Alvarado have multi-faceted roles on the expedition, serving as expert boatmen, talented cooks, evening companions, and contributors to any discussions.
Ben Capelin and Austin Alvarado have multi-faceted roles on the expedition, serving as expert boatmen, talented cooks, evening companions, and contributors to any discussions.
Early June is a great time to view wildflowers in the Utah desert. Although they may have had a vicious appearance, these cacti had absolutely lovely blossoms.
Early June is a great time to view wildflowers in the Utah desert. Although they may have had a vicious appearance, these cacti had absolutely lovely blossoms.
Bill Burton with Paper Powell and (I think??) the first female geologist at USGS.
Bill Burton with Paper Powell and (I think??) the first female geologist at USGS.
For Team D, this was our first morning on the river, putting-in at Split Mountain campground in Dinosaur Nat'l Monument. The whole group was very excited as none of the expedition members had ever rafted this section of the Green River.
For Team D, this was our first morning on the river, putting-in at Split Mountain campground in Dinosaur Nat'l Monument. The whole group was very excited as none of the expedition members had ever rafted this section of the Green River.
The sediment sampling project was intended to provide insight into the presence of microplastics in the Colorado River basin. Samples were collected at every campsite that had an adequate supply of sand.
The sediment sampling project was intended to provide insight into the presence of microplastics in the Colorado River basin. Samples were collected at every campsite that had an adequate supply of sand.
In high-flow conditions, Team D took off from Split Mountain campground in 6 rafts. Split Mountain is shown in the background.
In high-flow conditions, Team D took off from Split Mountain campground in 6 rafts. Split Mountain is shown in the background.
Tildon Jones (Fish Biologist, USFWS) and Jim Prairie (hydro modeler, BOR) lecture to a public audience at Dinosaur the intricacies of the modern Adaptive Management Program for hydropower operation that considers the ecological needs of 3 endangered, endemic fish species in the Basin.
Tildon Jones (Fish Biologist, USFWS) and Jim Prairie (hydro modeler, BOR) lecture to a public audience at Dinosaur the intricacies of the modern Adaptive Management Program for hydropower operation that considers the ecological needs of 3 endangered, endemic fish species in the Basin.
The Uinta Basin represents an area of high productivity for agriculture, ranching and fossil fuel exploration. Recreational activities such as rafting share this landscape with wildlife and industry.
The Uinta Basin represents an area of high productivity for agriculture, ranching and fossil fuel exploration. Recreational activities such as rafting share this landscape with wildlife and industry.
Split Mountain Campground was the beginning of our jouney. We met up with the SCREE expedition in this cozy spot tucked beneath the imposing Split Mountains.
Split Mountain Campground was the beginning of our jouney. We met up with the SCREE expedition in this cozy spot tucked beneath the imposing Split Mountains.
Looking at the route we would be taking the next day, we pondered what lay ahead. Vast, open country and lots of rocks were in our future.
Looking at the route we would be taking the next day, we pondered what lay ahead. Vast, open country and lots of rocks were in our future.
Tom, Tildon Jones (USFWS), and Jim Prairie (BoR) present at the Green River Campground for an "evening program" at Dinosaur National Monument. Many campers were in attendance, as were several deer across the river.
Tom, Tildon Jones (USFWS), and Jim Prairie (BoR) present at the Green River Campground for an "evening program" at Dinosaur National Monument. Many campers were in attendance, as were several deer across the river.
There was an educational outreach event to describe the fish conservation and Powell expedition involving SCREE and Bureau of Reclamation.
There was an educational outreach event to describe the fish conservation and Powell expedition involving SCREE and Bureau of Reclamation.
Night 2 Milky Way galaxy with panorama near Firehole
The scenic view of the Gates of Lodore from Brown's Park. The Green River through Brown's Park is very calm, slow moving water, with canyon walls and up ahead looms the scar where the river has eroded it's way down through the mountains.
The scenic view of the Gates of Lodore from Brown's Park. The Green River through Brown's Park is very calm, slow moving water, with canyon walls and up ahead looms the scar where the river has eroded it's way down through the mountains.
Day 1 USGS Rusty Sherman on raft
