A presentation by: 

Athena Bolin and Adam Odorisio, Master of Science in Environmental Engineering students, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado Boulder

During the summer of 2024, with the support of many outside agencies, two graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder conducted a comprehensive study of Lincoln Creek to evaluate the presence of rare earth elements and trace metals and assess their implications for the creek's ecological health. They collected a variety of samples to address critical research questions. Find out the significance of rare earth elements and the potential ecological challenges facing this important water system.