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Recent station packets from the Upper Colorado research corridor.
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Science inMotion.
Documenting the fluid state of the western headwaters through precise instrumentation and community stewardship. Through public field notes and the data that defines the future flow.
Irrigation Efficiency Pilot
Collaborating with valley ranchers to implement watershed telemetry in reclamation, retention, and distribution planning.
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Watershed Sensor Network
A dense grid of distributed monitoring nodes providing runoff, snowmelt, and evapotranspiration telemetry across alpine headwaters.
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Community Snow Monitoring
Trained local residents contribute to annual snow line observations, handheld probe readings, and basin watch reports.
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Watershed Science
Foundational principles of flow, basin response, and regional impact for field teams and civic stewards.
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Water Law
Mapping the regulatory history of flow in the basin, from first use doctrine to adaptive planning.
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How Snowpack Becomes Flow
A deep dive into retention, infiltration, timing, and runoff pathways that shape river behavior.
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Our research is powered by individuals who care about the future of mountain water. Whether you're a land owner or a weekend hiker, your observations matter.
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