Photo by Nathan Karsgaard on Unsplash Observational Science Experiment: I make my home near Mt Rainier National Park, which offers the variety of landscapes needed to test the hypothesis that undisturbed forests are healthier, less prone to fire and, in fact, protect the underground water supply. During the peak of summer in 2024, the stream that comes directly from the Park has a high instream flow year-round. The water temperature remains cold even in the summer. The stre