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A tour of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Students were shown a video of Bosque del Apache
National Wildlife Refuge history and the management of the refuge.
Millet, corn, grain and alfalfa are grown to feed the birds that migrate from
northern parts of the country to the Bosque where they spend milder winter
months.
Dr. Bawazir showed students ongoing research of Riparian
Evapotranspiration at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (a project
sponsored by Bureau of Reclamation).
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Mr. Tasjian gave a tour of the refuge (above) and showed the students the land
that was reclaimed from Saltcedar (Tamarix Ramossima), an exotic plant that
has claimed many acres of riparian regions in New Mexico and other western
states. Students discussed with Tasjian the challenges and success of riparian
region restoration, river management and the importance of timely flooding
the region during early spring to allow seed germination and replenish
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