New research on fungi native to geothermal soils in Yellowstone
By Mike Tercek | May 6, 2008
Walking Shadow Ecology has contributed to a research paper on fungi that live inside plants that grow in Yellowstone’s thermal areas. The research report appears in the journal Microbial Ecology. Click here to view a pdf version.
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Read our new article on plants exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide.
By Mike Tercek | April 2, 2008
An article describing our research on high-CO2 plants in Yellowstone has appeared in the most recent issue of Yellowstone Science. Click on the following link to download a pdf version.
Click here to view the article.
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Wildness does not always paint such a pretty picture (with pictures).
By MacNeil Lyons | February 4, 2008
Gardiner, Mont.
Wildness.
In this day and time, such a word can conjure up thoughts of wide open terrain; tall granite mountains peaking into the clouds; fast flowing rivers; a place where grizzly bears, wolves and mountain lions can roam the landscape, uninhibited.
Wildness did not always paint such a vivid picture. In the mid-1700’s, wildness […]
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It’s an election year. Guns in the parks don’t really matter.
By Mike Tercek | January 21, 2008
A recently overheard conversation. . .
James: It’s an election year and the world is facing tough challenges. There are wars, a sluggish economy, looming environmental disasters, genocide, corrupt governments, and entire countries on the brink of water shortages or starvation. So you can count on our politicians to manufacture a non-issue that will sway voters.
Patty: […]
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Yellowstone’s climate has changed significantly during the last century
By Mike Tercek | January 5, 2008
During the last century, Yellowstone has become significantly warmer, precipitation has declined, and the growing season (expressed in terms of “Growing Degree Days”) has steadily lengthened. There also are some interesting trends in snow depth but they are not statistically significant.
These conclusions are based on my own analysis of data obtained (for a fee) from […]
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Clouds & Snow, Fire & Ice; Winter in Yellowstone
By Matt Johnson | December 27, 2007
“Earth was so mingled with sky that it was a day-dream to look at it.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne
ABOVE: Amethyst Yellowstone River, where it meets Alum Creek and the sky.
Gazing across Yellowstone Lake, from the snow covered Fishing Bridge, the earth appears as a mirror image of the sky. The bright snow, shadowy water of the […]
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Fertilizer in the rain?
By Mike Tercek | December 22, 2007
According to a National Park Service report, Yellowstone’s rain had significantly more ammonium (pollution) in it during the last decade. Ammonium is a component of fertilizer, and its addition to the plant community may make some plants grow more quickly –and lead to the elimination of some plant species.
Click here to see the news story. […]
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Gardiner cell tower meeting was an apparent success.
By Mike Tercek | December 22, 2007
On December 12, representatives of Alltel and Environmental Resources Management, a consulting firm that is representing Alltel, assured Gardiner residents that they will work with the community to find a solution to the on-going cell phone tower controversy (click here for details). The meeting was conducted civilly and everyone had an opportunity to express […]
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Cell Tower in Gardiner NOT cancelled
By Ashea Mills | November 28, 2007
Unfortunately, Alltel’s initially positive response (see previous posts by clicking here) to concerned citizens over a proposed cell tower in Gardiner, MT seems to be contradicted by the events of the day.
This morning, a Gardiner resident noticed there were drillers on the proposed cell tower site on White Lane. Concerned, she called a local organizer […]
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Full Moon Over Nez Perce Mist
By Mike Tercek | November 24, 2007
Sunset can be spectacular in the winter. Thermally generated fog often collects in the valley of Nez Perce Creek, and when there is a full moon, the lighting can be surreal.
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