How did the warm fall impact the natural world?
Durango, Colorado Fri 69% chance of precipitation
Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 5:18 AM Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 2:33 PM Dave Sugnet fly-fishes in the Animas River on Dec. 9 in Durango, when daytime temperatures reached the low 50s. The lack of precipitation in Southwest Colorado this fall has left rivers near all-time lows. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald With warm temperatures during the day and cold temperatures at night, the bottom of a river – rather than the top – can start to freeze, which can impact fish eggs incubating in the gravelly river bottom.
Standing up for public lands in the face of mounting challenges
Durango, Colorado Currently Sun 1% chance of precipitation
Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 9:49 PM Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association
San Juan Mountains Association volunteers in action at Ice Lakes Trail during a busy day this summer.
Standing up for public lands in the face of mounting challenges Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association
San Juan Mountains Association volunteers in action at Ice Lakes Trail during a busy day this summer.
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This year, getting outside became a lifeline for Americans of all stripes, and our public lands became more popular than ever.