Category: Ecosystems

Using Science, Mapping, and Innovation to Foster Human-Beaver Coexistence in Montana — Xiaofan Shen

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As the biggest rodent on land, beavers are remarkable engineers, transforming landscapes with their dam-building expertise. These excellent hydrologists create ponds that profoundly impact annual streamflow, stream velocity and groundwater recharge (Naiman et al., 1988; Pollock et al., 2015). Beyond habitats for beavers, these ponds also stand as the central hubs for dynamic wetland ecosystems.   Read more about Using Science, Mapping, and Innovation to Foster Human-Beaver Coexistence in Montana — Xiaofan Shen[…]

Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems- Joshua Kesling

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Second year Master of Environmental Management student Joshua Kesling recently published an article in Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. The piece addresses freshwater and riparian ecosystem conservation strategies across Intermountain Western United States National Forests. Moreover, Kesling discusses the importance of measuring how outdoor recreation involving the use aquatic resources affects ecological integrity.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70057