US West boosts beaver populations to fortify watersheds against drought

Conservation projects across the western US are actively increasing beaver populations to enhance watershed resilience against climate-driven drought and water scarcity. The approach leverages beaver dams to slow water flow, raise water tables, and restore riparian habitats. This marks a notable nature-based adaptation strategy, though its scalability and long-term effectiveness remain uncertain.

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