Niwot Ridge, Biosphere reserve in Rocky Mountains, Colorado, US.
Niwot Ridge spans 4 square miles of mountainous terrain, extending from subalpine forests to alpine tundra at elevations reaching 9,500 feet above sea level.
The National Science Foundation established this Long-Term Ecological Research site in 1980, following its designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1979.
The land carries deep connections to Indigenous peoples, including the Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Paleoindian communities who were original caretakers of this region.
Scientists access 31 research stations across the ridge to collect data on climate patterns, atmospheric chemistry, and ecological changes throughout the year.
The site contains the highest continuously operating weather station in North America, recording temperatures from -38°C to 27°C.
Location: Colorado
Website: http://niwot.colorado.edu/
Website: http://niwot.colorado.edu
GPS coordinates: 40.00000,-105.30000
Latest update: April 11, 2025 06:06
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