Lake Powell is shrinking. These photos were taken 9 months apart (Top photo 6/23/21 - Bottom photo 3/27/22) at Lake Powell's Lone Rock Beach in Utah. Water levels at the lake are at their lowest level since the lake was created in 1963 by damming the Colorado River. #drought
It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week so remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat for species like salamanders and frogs who are sensitive to infectious pathogens. Look this salamander in the eye and promise:
Congratulations to former Miss Cherokee Madison Whitekiller, who was crowned last night the 2022 Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women Miss Indian Oklahoma! πππ
ON THIS DAY in 2020, we lost a true music icon, musician, songwriter, husband, father and dear friend to many. You are missed every day and we are following your example to make the day count. I love you, dad. I miss you so much. - CD, Jr. #RIPCharlieDaniels
Itβs morel season! π Have you been out hunting for this spring-time favorite? The Cherokee word for morels is duwoli unisvdoni (syllabary: αα¬α΅ α€αααα).
π€ Fun fact: the literal meaning is describing the porous appearance of the mushroom like it is βhollow.β
It is an honor to be selected as @okstateβs 19th president as well as the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma. I look forward to serving the #CowboyFamily. Thank you to the OSU/A&M Board and the search committee for the confidence you have placed in me.