Eco-Warriors with Teeth
A new feature in Canadian Wildlife highlights an unexpected ally in the fight against climate change: beavers.
A new feature in Canadian Wildlife highlights an unexpected ally in the fight against climate change: beavers. The article features GIWS member, Cherie Westbrook (Department of Geography and Planning, USask), an ecohydrologist whose research helps explain how beaver dams slow water flow, reduce flooding, store water during droughts, and support healthier ecosystems. Although there are challenges with living alongside beavers, more communities are looking for ways to coexist. Read on to learn how these "eco-warriors with teeth" are making a real difference on the landscape.