A new study, led by assistant professor Lijing Wang, investigates how snowmelt and subsurface water sustain headwater streams in mountain regions through late summer. Using field measurements and a modeling framework, the team showed that evergreen forests delay snowmelt by one to two weeks and gradually release water, buffering streamflow over longer periods. They also […]

The Stone Pavilion is a small hexagonal stone building that houses a unique collection of stones from every U.S. state and a statewide assemblage of stones from all 169 Connecticut towns. It was originally dedicated in 1937 before falling into obscurity after the 1938 hurricane. It holds scientific, educational, and cultural significance, embodying the Geological […]