Blaming beavers for flood damage is bad policy and bad science, research shows - Peer2Peer

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

Feb 24, 2026

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.

https://phys.org/news/2026-02-blaming-beavers-bad-policy-science.html

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