Beavers thrive on Jackson Ramsay's ranch

Water flows unhurriedly through land with young willows stretching across a football field length.

“They’re thriving here. They benefit us, and hopefully we benefit them.”

Beavers as nature’s engineers

Beavers slow water, create fish habitat and reduce wildfires through their dams.

Beavers help drought resilience

Experts say beavers combat drought by storing water in their dams during dry periods.

Beaver 'starter homes' boost populations

Conservation groups build simple wooden structures to encourage beavers to move in and expand.

Beavers create water storage

Beavers store water in their dams to survive dry seasons and support local ecosystems.

“In their blood, they have one thing and that’s to dam streams up and make deep water habitat so they can survive.”

Beaver dams benefit water quality

Beavers build sediment, soil and vegetation that make areas lush and productive.

“Where the water is held there, sediment builds up, the soils build, vegetation takes off and really makes it lush.”

Beavers cause flooding risks

Beaver dams can flood homes and infrastructure near streams.

Utah's beaver relocation program

Utah State University relocates beavers to remote streams to protect water resources.

Beavers need protection

Beaver populations still require protection due to their role in water conservation.