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Dams, Desert and the Rodent Renaissance

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Stormy Marmot

Now don’t get me wrong, when it comes to desert survival, we marmots are top-tier. Give me a rock pile, a patch of alpine sunshine and I’m in heaven. But recently, I came across a story that made my whiskers … Continue reading →

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Gopher Gold: How My Dirt-Digging Cousins Saved Mount St. Helens

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Stormy Marmot

Hello, readers! Stormy Marmot here, fur fluffed, tail puffed and reporting live from the alpine news desk where the grass is always greener (especially when the gophers have been through). Today I want to tell you a tale of resilience, … Continue reading →

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