by Kevin Berend | Feb 24, 2025 | Newsroom, Science From The Steps
Water and air do not adhere to lines drawn on a map. Plants and animals do not respect man-made boundaries, and often require much larger areas than we allow. As climate change continues to alter the behavior of wildlife and the function of ecosystems, connectivity...
by Kevin Berend | Jan 29, 2025 | Newsroom, Science From The Steps
In its ancient past, Mars is believed to have had a similar climate to Earth, even flowing water at one time. Recent rover expeditions have targeted areas where water flowed across the surface, in search of evidence of past life. Scientists hope that exploration of...
by Jason Pulver | Jan 15, 2025 | Newsroom
Photo by Dr. Jackie Grant Statement on Proposal to Rename the Burr Trail Scenic BackwayDr. Jacqualine Grant1/14/2025Utah’s Burr Trail Scenic Backway carries a name rich in local significance and history. The Burr Trail makes its way through the...
by Jason Pulver | Jan 7, 2025 | Newsroom
Grand Staircase Escalante Partners is pleased to share that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed the Record of Decision for the final Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) on January 6, 2025. The plan is...
by Jackie Grant | Nov 18, 2024 | Newsroom
Volunteers learn how to do remediation work safely and effectively from our partner at the BLM, Ranger Bob, and Kristen, our Volunteer Program Manager.Photo provided by Jackie Grant, 2024. What a year to have decided to quit my long-time teaching job and take on the...
by Jackie Grant | Nov 4, 2024 | Newsroom
The hoary Townsend daisy is one of many delicate, but hardy native plants on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Its hoary white leaves are covered in hairs that protect it from drying out in harsh environments.Photo provided by Jackie Grant, 2024 The...
