Tag: "santa cruz"
Braking for Beetles: When Recreation and Conservation Converge
The endangered Ohlone tiger beetle, found only in Santa Cruz County, depends on disturbed landscapes to hunt and breed. Migrating woolly mammoths and more recently grazing elk helped maintain that habitat. Recreational trails might prove a good replacement–as long as mountain bikers follow rules to reduce beetle casualties.
Post on Sep 05, 2012 by Liza Gross from QUEST Northern California
Geological Outings Around the Bay: Natural Bridges
There's more to see at Natural Bridges State Beach than the temporary natural bridge. It's a monument to the cultural as well as the geological past.
Post on Nov 24, 2011 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Producer's Notes: Science on the SPOT – Banana Slugs Unpeeled
QUEST treks into the old growth redwood forest in search of the Pacific Banana Slug, Ariolomax dolichophallus.
Post on Apr 13, 2011 by Chris Bauer
Tsunami Awareness at the Beach
Central California will have good warning of big seismic tsunamis which aren't created nearby, but always keep your weather eye out.
Post on Mar 17, 2011 by Andrew Alden
Discuss the "California's Fire Future" Radio Report
Scientists predict we’ll be seeing hotter conditions and drier forests in the near future. The Summit Fire that's been burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains is likely a part of that trend. QUEST talks to Malcolm North with the U.S. Forest Service. He says any area that's burned before is vulnerable to burning again, including [...]
Post on May 23, 2008 by Amy Standen
