You know those temporary pools of water that form after the snow melts in the spring? It turns out they're way more interesting and important than I truly would have ever guessed.

Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership: http://vppartnership.iescentral.com/

Special thanks to Sam Kurkowski, Dr. Rod Chimner, and Zoie Schafer for all of their time and insight! Y'all are awesome.

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