June 25, 6-8pm - Colorado State University, CHEM A103

Beavers build dams, dig channels, and change small streams into broad wetland areas. This keeps plants green and lush, even during periods of drought. When a fire ignites, that green vegetation near the beaver ponds will be more difficult to burn than other nearby dry vegetation. The fire will often take the path of least resistance and burn through the dry vegetation away from beaver ponds instead of smoldering through the wet vegetation near beaver ponds.

Dr. Emily Fairfax is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM). She double-majored in Chemistry and Physics at Carleton College, then earned her Ph.D. in Geological Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Emily loves the outdoors - in particular, hiking, exploring, and feeling connected to nature. Her research falls into three categories: ecohydrology, data science/technology, and field accessibility. Her colleagues and students can vouch that when she says she can talk about beavers all day, she is not kidding.

Thank you to the Morrison Riverscapes Lab and the Intermountain West Transformation Network for co-hosting this event!

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