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An extension of previous Ecogeomorphology Grand Canyon classes, this class was held in winter quarter of 2020.

An extension of previous Ecogeomorphology Grand Canyon classes, this class was held in winter quarter of 2018.

An extension of previous Ecogeomorphology Grand Canyon classes, this class was held in winter quarter of 2017.

An extension of previous Ecogeomorphology classes, this class teaches student participants about the geology, ecology, and management issues associated with the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.

This 3 unit graduate seminar will 1) familiarize student participants with the geology, ecology and management issues associated with the Grand Canyon and Colorado River in the context of global change, and 2) encourage students to become class “experts” in some critical issue or concept relevant to river science in the context of global change.

This 3 unit graduate seminar will 1) familiarize student participants with the geology, ecology and management issues associated with the Grand Canyon and Colorado River in the context of global change, and 2) encourage students to become class “experts” in some critical issue or concept relevant to river science in the context of global change.

Similar to past Ecogeomorphology classes, this year's Graduate class studied the geology, ecology and management of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

This year's goal: to get to know some geology, ecology, and management issues of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

Large, multipurpose dams impact the integrity of downstream aquatic and riparian ecosystems. An international effort is underway to evaluate how pulse flow releases might be used as a tool in restoration. An experimental release from Glen Canyon Dam in November of 2004 created a unique opportunity to examine the geomorphic and ecologic response of releases on the health of Grand Canyon ecosystems.