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USFS Mountain Views Chronicle Field Note - During the Flood: Connecting with residents while doing social science field work

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Earth science does not occur in a vacuum. We may treasure the fleeting, sublime moments alone with the mountains – finding an alpine lake all to oneself for sampling (or lounging) or seeing moon shadows cast on a field of fresh snow after a cold day in the field. But it’s the community – today’s and yesterdays’ – that got us to that place. In addition to the ecological communities in which we work, Earth science is also a human endeavor, supported by an entire community not only of those with “scientist” as their title, but also those with the title of student, technician, community-observer, local-expert, outdoor safety professional, conservationist, or no particular title at all. Inspired by these myriad experiences that all build [...]

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Author :
Julia Goolsby
Funding Agency :
North Central CASC

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rmrs-cirmount_mountainviewsnewsletter_april2024.pdf 31.27 MB application/pdf

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  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • North Central CASC

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