Collaborative Research: Harnessing beaver-based restoration to conserve freshwater biodive — NSF Award to University of Minnesota-
Streams and associated riparian areas supply water for a multitude of downstream uses, reduce wildfire risk, and provide habitat for many species. Streams are increasingly threatened by drought, flood, and changing patterns of land and water use. Accordingly, billions of dollars have been spent to restore these ecosyst
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Harnessing beaver-based restoration to conserve freshwater biodive |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2529421 |
| Awardee | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities |
| City | MINNEAPOLIS |
| State | MN |
| Amount obligated | $251,815 |
| Principal investigator | Emily Fairfax |
| Program | Conservation Science&Practice |
| Start date | 01/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Streams and associated riparian areas supply water for a multitude of downstream uses, reduce wildfire risk, and provide habitat for many species. Streams are increasingly threatened by drought, flood, and changing patterns of land and water use. Accordingly, billions of dollars have been spent to restore these ecosystems so that they can continue to provide vital services for people and support valuable fish and wildlife resources. Stream restoration increasingly focuses on beavers, which were |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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