Published: June 12, 2017

Earlier this month, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers tookÌýtheir annual snow survey in theÌýGreen Lakes Valley,Ìýpart of the city of Â鶹¹ÙÍø watershed.ÌýTheÌýmeasurements are important for the state's water andÌýfire management agencies.

The Niwot Ridge research site, maintained by CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø and funded by , has studiedÌýecological change—both natural and human-caused—for over 30 years. The siteÌýincludes and abuts the Continental Divide at more than 13,000 feet in elevation.ÌýA recentÌý$6.8 million renewal grant to CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø’sÌýÌýensures the researchÌýwill continue for another six years. Read more.