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Heritage Project — River rat

March 21, 2022

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U-M scientist Elzada Clover and her graduate assistant, Lois Jotter, made history in 1938 by becoming the first known women to navigate the Colorado River. The historic trip down 40 miles of treacherous rapids to discover new specimens to elevate U-M’s botanical gardens garnered national media attention. — Read the full story on the Heritage Project. Click on the image to enlarge.

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