Blaming beavers for flood damage is bad policy and bad science, research shows

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Feb 24, 2026, 2:32 pm54 ptsTrending
Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. They create wetlands, slow water and improve water quality. They also reduce flood peaks and delay runoff. But beaver dams are often blamed when extreme rainstorms cause flooding—especially when they fail.

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