Tag: beavers
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Is a larger beaver population in Colorado possible? It’s complicated.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to see more beavers back at their historic range in the state. That’s clear from the “overarching goal” stated in a recently released draft strategy: “Increase beaver populations and beaver-occupied wetland habitats in Colorado until social or ecological carrying capacity is reached.” Those social and ecological factors are complicated —…
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The beaver effect: How nature’s engineers restore wetlands, control floods, and protect rivers
Colorado Springs Utilities hopes to draw beavers to the region to help with riparian restoration on Pikes Peak
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Air Force coach Troy Calhoun to face Oregon State team he was ‘forced’ to support as Oregon native
The way Troy Calhoun describes it, he grew up in Roseburg, Ore., with something of an arranged marriage when it comes to the college football team he supported. “I didn’t have a choice,” said the Air Force football coach, whose preference for Oregon State while growing up was preordained by his parents and proximity. “My…