Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap, Downstream View from River Right, 2010

September 18, 2010. Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap, Downstream View from River Right. Riparian vegetation continues to increase along the river, reducing the amount of sand that is visible at this distance. There has been a slight increase in the amount of mesquite, but overall it appears to be similar to that present 19 years before. Mormon tea persist, notably individuals on the left and right sides of the view. There are several new brittlebush present, along with a number of individuals that persist since 1991. (Stake no. s1424a in the Southwest Repeat Photography Collection.)
Photo credit: Bill Lemke