Online edition of booklet describing desert geology and mineral resources.
Predominantly a high-altitude desert, the Great Basin is surprisingly full of life. Several USGS projects are profiled, including conserving the greater sage-grouse, determining rangeland health,...
Desert soil is actually a crust of living things that help control erosion, retain precious water, and contribute organic matter and nutrients to keep the soil alive. Because the crust is very thin,...
University of Minnesota Department of Horticultural Science Student On-Line Journal concerning environmental restoration and reclamation.
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