Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Dave Topping

About this episode

Dave Topping discusses the impact of Glen Canyon Dam on sediment in the Colorado River.

Evolution of Grand Canyon Science continues this week with Dave Topping! Dave is a sediment researcher (among other talents). He joins Brian to talk about Glen Canyon Dam's impact on sediment in the Colorado River. This episode was brought to you by the generosity of Ceiba adventures, Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers. You can find Ceiba Adventures at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Mentioned in this episode: Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Dierker

Guest: Dave Topping

Topics covered

• Grand Canyon
• sediment research
• Colorado River
• Glen Canyon Dam
• environmental science

Keywords

• Grand Canyon
• sediment
• Colorado River
• Glen Canyon Dam
• environmental impact
• river science
• Dave Wegner
• Steve Carothers

Sponsors

Ceiba Adventures, Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers

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