Brian Dierker and Steve Carothers are happy to welcome you to The Evolution of Science in the Grand Canyon! This interview series will explore the history of scientific studies, the people who designed them, and their ongoing impacts on policy and recreation in the American Southwest.

In this introductory episode, Brian and Steve lay out the scope of the story they'll be telling over the next few months.

Please tune in to our next episode, a conversation with Roy Johnson, the shaper of the first studies of the human impact of recreation below Glen Canyon Dam!

This episode was supported by generous donations from Steve Carothers and Dave Wegner.

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Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support!