Project Detail: Historic Grinnell Survey: Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Arctos Multi-Institution, Multi-Collection Museum Database

Historic Grinnell Survey: Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Annie M. Alexander: Co-PI

Louise Kellogg: Co-PI

Seth B. Benson: Co-PI

Donald M. Hatfield: Co-PI

Henry S. Fitch: Co-PI

1936-01-01 - 1969-12-31

Description

Vertebrate biodiversity surveys (including birds, mammals, and herps) conducted around Lake Mead and south along the Colorado River, predominantly after the completion of Hoover Dam in 1936. Significant expeditions were made in the late 1930s. Additional collectors included: Adrey E. Borell, David H. Johnson, Dawson A. Feathers, Dwight C. Smiley, Jean M. Linsdale, and Thomas L. Rodgers.

For more information, please see the external website, the Grinnell Resurvey Project (opens new window).

Relevant Fieldnotes:

All authors on Colorado River 1910 - 1967