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Leave it to beavers: Mimicking nature's dam-makers is one way San Luis Obispo 
is reinvigorating its natural spaces

Leave it to beavers: Mimicking nature's dam-makers is one way San Luis Obispo is reinvigorating its natural spaces

On a warm May day at the Johnson Ranch trailhead, Cooper Lienhart extends a hug and looks at the infographics displayed on a large sign describing the area. Shielding his eyes from the sun, Lienhart…

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What's your take on SLO's restoration efforts of Dry Creek and other riparian areas?

  • It's dam fine work! Using beaver dam analogs will greatly improve resiliency in the area.
  • Why bother? Just let nature do its thing.
  • Restoration is great, but I'm not sure about damming the creeks.
  • I'd rather see a bunch of beavers brought in to do the work!

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