In this episode, geoscientist Glenn Thackray walks through erosion of Pocatello trails - what causes it and how we as trail users can avoid exacerbating the situation. The surface water quality manager for the Pocatello regional office of the Department of Environmental quality, Jennifer Cornell talks about sediment from the trails and how it impacts our rivers, waterways, and water organisms.
If you’re new to Pocatello or weren't aware of our beautiful trail system, see below for more information!
Visit Pocatello: https://www.visitpocatello.com/things-to-do/trails/
Some information about trail management: https://pocatello.gov/348/City-Creek-Trail-System
A list of Pocatello trails: https://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8008063/pocatello
A 2020 blog from ISU graduate student Austin Terry: https://www.isu.edu/cob/blog/enjoy-hiking-near-us.html
For comments, topic suggestions, or more information, please reach out to Jessa at jessabriggs@isu.edu and Emma at thacemma@isu.edu.
