Mountain Studies Institute a Phoenix Rising

MSI staff with volunteers at National Public Lands Day at Ophir Fen Photo credit MSI

MSI staff with volunteers at National Public Lands Day at Ophir Fen Photo credit MSI

MSI Executive Director Melissa May “bird watching” with a group of young volunteers. Photo credit MSI

MSI Executive Director Melissa May “bird watching” with a group of young volunteers. Photo credit MSI

Melissa May studying different mountains while visiting the Alps last year .Photo credit Melissa May

Melissa May studying different mountains while visiting the Alps last year .Photo credit Melissa May

Mountain Studies Institute started here in Silverton, Colorado, 23 years ago. According to their website, “Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is an independent not-for-profit mountain research and education center established in 2002 in Silverton, Colorado. MSI develops science that people can use to address environmental issues facing the San Juan Mountains. We conduct and facilitate...

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