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Sydney Kimnach, sophomore in environmental studies and fisheries and wildlife management, records data for her research project before wading into the Niobrara. She places a collection of filter plates each saturated with elements, such as potassium, to see if the algae are attracted to various nutrients. Her multiple sites also allow her to research if algae in different areas of the river seek out different nutrients. Jessica Corman, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, UCARE research group researching algae in the Niobrara River. Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. July 12, 2019. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.