Elevated aeolian sediment transport on the Colorado Plateau, USA: The role of grazing, vehicle disturbance, and increasing aridity

RT @USGSAZ: Bare soils contribute to dust storms and soil erosion. A recent USGS study in AZ/UT found areas of heavy grazing, OHV use, and…

its really DUSTY and windy here today in the desert. Think about this. #publiclands

Erosion of soils by wind, burial of vegetation by moving sediment & dust generation are significant issues in the arid Southwest. Luckily, #USGS_SBSC studies this (https://t.co/gYU7c4mi7c) & has recently published a paper on the topic: https://t.c

Water Up!