Episode 9 - Watershed Down

Duration:

6 minutes, 5 seconds

Snowfall in Yellowstone melts into rivers that span the continent from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. Scientists are documenting significant changes in the amount of snow that falls here as well as the intensity and timing of spring runoff. These trends could affect everything you see when you come to the park, as well as everyone and everything living downstream.

 

More Information

• Yellowstone Science Volume 23, Issue 1: This issue is dedicated to research on climate change in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, offering readers an opportunity to learn about climate change challenges, studies, and recent findings in and around the park.
• Climate Change in Greater Yellowstone: Information on how the influences of climate change may be detected through study.
• Sustainability: Learn how Yellowstone incorporates sustainable practices into everyday operations
• Greater Yellowstone Climate Monitoring: Read synthesized climate data for Yellowstone and other nearby parks.
• Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative: Learn how a public-private partnership conserves the region's landscapes by sharing science and capacity across boundaries.