New Research Finds That Dust in Atmosphere is Feeding Algae in Mountain Lakes
A team from USU has published research showing how algae growth is connected to atmospheric dust — changes in which can threaten entire aquatic food chains.
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How Does a Drying Great Salt Lake Affect Carbon Cycling?
Ecohydrologist Erin Rivers from the Quinney College of Natural Resources is investigating how shifting water levels at the Great Salt Lake are altering the way it captures and stores carbon.