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At the heart of Deep Canyon, is the Philip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center, reserve that is part of the University of California Natural Reserve System.
http://nrs.ucop.edu/reserves/boyd.html
Over the years, the Amargosa Desert Research Site has provided long-term benchmark information about the hydraulic characteristics and soil-water movement for both natural conditions and simulated waste-site conditions in an arid environment.
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USGS Activities in Nevada Amargosa Desert Research Site S was incorporated into the USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program in 1997. Research at the site is a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort that involves scientists from research institutes, universities, National laboratories, and the USGS. For more information on the ADRS, please...Located in the natural ponds, dry lakes, and foothills of the Mojave Desert, a field station of the California State University (CSU), provides the opportunity for individuals and groups to conduct research, receive instruction and experience the desert environment.
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Desert Studies Center at Soda Springs C provides the opportunity for individuals and groups to conduct research, receive instruction, and experience the desert environment. To learn more about The Desert Studies Center and the east Mojave Desert, enjoy a a video tour of the of the...