we have an environment.yml file and requirements.txt file

[jreiberkyle]

We have an environment.yml file and requirements.txt file in this repo.

This situation can be a little confusing with users wondering which file to use to set up their environment and also having two places to maintain dependencies.

@sarasafavi and @digitaltopo I am curious:

• what need is the environment.yml file filling?
• is there any opportunity to merge the two files?
• if we keep environment.yml is there any way to reduce it to actual high-level dependencies and remove version pinning? Not as convenient but easier to maintain.

Thanks!