Science

High-elevation climate stations can tell us a lot about locations that experience extreme weather.

Science conducted in mountainous regions can expand our knowledge about the impacts of a changing climate, the condition and trend in key species, and help us answer research questions. Mountain parks provide valuable opportunities for National Park Service scientists and our university and agency partners.

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  Montane Climate Change

  Climate change is impacting parks in different ways, depending on their location and resource sensitivity.

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  Monitoring

  Monitoring provides consistent data to track condition and trends.

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  Research

  Research in mountain parks can help us answer critical questions about our environment.