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Colorado Springs Utilities Turns to Beavers for Wildfire Protection
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 watersheds. The approach uses beaver dam analogues and natural structures to slow runoff, retain moisture, and rebuild landscapes after burns, part of a broader shift toward nature-based solutions for water security and fire resilience in Colorado.
Why now: Growing wildfire threats in the American West have pushed utilities and funders to promote nature-based watershed restoration.
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