Digital Basin Quick Start
Stream flow patterns are important to track because they indicate the availability of water for ecological processes and human use. Climate change research suggests that shifts in temperature and precipitation regimes have, and will continue to, influence stream flow patterns in our region. Data show that yield in most Basin-Boundary streams has decreased since the 1980s … [More]
Air Quality Data Shows Higher Particulate Matter Readings in 2013
November 25, 2014
Sources of fine particulate matter (referred to as PM2.5) include wildfires, residential wood burning, agriculture and unpaved roads. High concentrations of PM2.5 can have negative effects on human health and the environment. Because the particles are small enough to enter the deepest part of human lungs, PM2.5 can cause respiratory problems and contribute to cardiovascular … [More]
RDI Concludes State of the Environment Project
June 20, 2014
Rural regions struggle with a relative deficiency of reliable research on which to base planning decisions. Compounding problems around insufficient data collection resources are challenges assembling research from various distinct sources, and making that research available to a geographically disperse audience. The RDI sought to improve the quality and accessibility of … [More]
Fruitful Huckleberry Crops Reduce Bear Conflicts
April 15, 2014
The number of bears destroyed varies from year to year, largely due to the size of the huckleberry crop. When there are lots of huckleberries available for bears to feed on, they keep themselves busy eating delicious berries, as was the case in 2009 and 2013. But when there is a poor crop, bears tend to look elsewhere for food, and often find it in and around human settlements. … [More]
Length of Growing Season Increasing Across Region
February 28, 2014
Data from Basin-Boundary weather stations show an increasing trend in the length of the growing season. Data from wider geographic scales suggest that the growing season is generally getting longer in North America. It is important for decision-makers to understand the extent to which this finding rings true for Basin-Boundary communities. A longer growing season brings … [More]
Basin-Boundary Agricultural Planning: The Regional Perspective