Rocky Mountains

Leadville is among Colorado’s most historic cities, but to date has engaged only fitfully with historic preservation. The city lies at the heart of the Mineral Belt, a 250 mile-long, high altitude geologic hotspot holding rich precious and industrial metals spread across Colorad…

The sensitivity of water resources to climate change challenges water planning in the semi-arid western United States. Paleoclimate records illustrate the potential for hydrological change in response to warming, but questions remain regarding the sensitivity of Rocky Mountain s…