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How Nature's Engineers Are Restoring Oregon's Wildfire-Damaged Watersheds
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After years of drought, wildfires, and declining salmon populations in Oregon, conservationists are turning to beavers to naturally heal the landscape. By building dams that slow water flow and create resilient wetlands, these industrious animals are succeeding where expensive, human-made fixes fell short.
After years of drought, wildfires, and declining salmon populations in Oregon, conservationists are turning to beavers to naturally heal the landscape. By building dams that slow water flow and create resilient wetlands, these industrious animals are succeeding where expensive, human-made fixes fell short.