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Beavers Threaten Salmon in San Jose River
Beavers building dams in San Jose's Guadalupe River could harm salmon spawning.
In brief
Beavers building dams in San Jose's Guadalupe River could harm salmon spawning. Beavers in San Jose's Guadalupe River may block salmon spawning routes as dams form. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Beaver Dams in South Bay
A growing beaver population in the South Bay may become a problem for efforts to increase salmon in the area.
Dams Block Salmon Spawning
The dams are starting to partially block waterways at a time when local salmon are ready to spawn.
Coalition Seeks Coexistence
The South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition is asking the Santa Clara Valley Water District to find a solution that allows both salmon and beavers to coexist.
The bottom line
Beavers in San Jose's Guadalupe River may block salmon spawning routes as dams form.
