By Alex Hager/Aspen Public Radio
April 1, 2021
Sara Tymczyszyn plants seeds at Highwater Farm near Silt. Although measuring soil moisture is relatively new for environmental scientists, it’s a practice that has a long history in farming. (Photo by Alex Hager/Aspen Public Radio)
This soil moisture monitoring station near Glenwood Springs is one of 10 in the area. Gathering years of data from a range of locations helps researchers track long-term climate changes. (Photo by Alex Hager/Aspen Public Radio)
Elise Osenga checks one of Aspen Global Change Institute’s 10 soil moisture monitors in the Roaring Fork Valley. The data is used to determine how much runoff will reach rivers and reservoirs. (Photo by Alex Hager/Aspen Public Radio)