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Colorado Springs Utilities Turns to Beavers for Wildfire Defense
Original: Colorado Springs Utilities Takes a Cue from Beavers to Protect Against Future Wildfires
Colorado Springs Utilities is adopting beaver-inspired restoration techniques to reduce wildfire risk in its watershed. The approach mimics beaver dams to slow water flow, restore wetlands, and keep landscapes moist, helping protect the city's water supply and surrounding land from catastrophic fires. It is part of a growing trend of nature-based solutions used by utilities and land managers across the American West.
Why now: Wildfire risk in Colorado and across the West is a pressing concern, and nature-based prevention strategies are drawing attention.
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