Mono Lake

Those pillars are called tufas (sp). They are limestone pillars (calcium carbonate) and are a result of the incredibly salty water that fills the lake. Typically these features are only found underwater but now show as a result of LA diverting the local water source for their own use back in the 40s. The water is apparently 3x saltier than the ocean and the area sees nearly 85% of the California gull population breeding here.

Sage Grouse Conservation project in the Eastern Sierras

July 26th 2015
Last week I was able to spend several days with other students in the Eastern Sierras learning about the local ecology, going on a few hikes and adventures and working on sage grouse related habitat projects. What a beautiful place to be! We camped just outside of Bridgeport, CA which is close to Yosemite, Mammoth Lake, June Lake, Mono Lake, Twin Lakes and so much beauty my brain is filled nearly ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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