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The Columbia Insight Reports Habitat restoration really works

Jan 15, 2025 by Mo Odell
Beavers in Central Oregon are partnering with heavy equipment and work crews to rebuild historic stream flows.

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By Kendra Chamberlin
Columbia Insight

The Deschutes Land Trust and its partners, including the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and federal agencies, have been conducting large-scale floodplain restoration along Whychus Creek since 2009. 

Local beavers have acted as enthusiastic partners—proof that the restoration is working as intended.