Relocated beaver can increase water storage and decrease stream temperature in headwater streams
Abstract Many areas are experiencing increasing stream temperatures due to climate change, and some are experiencing reduced summer stream flows and water availability. Because dam building and pond formation by beaver can increase water storage, stream cooling, and riparian ecosystem resilience, be...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-07-01
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Series: | Ecosphere |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4168 |