Article #80772

Times of India

Times of India

Title In 1980, Mount St Helens buried a river valley in volcanic sediment. Then 58 beavers helped turn the wasteland into a thriving wetland Source Times of India
Description More than 40 years after the Mount St. Helens eruption buried a Washington river valley under volcanic sediment, 58 relocated beavers have helped restore the damaged landscape. Their dams and wetlands brought back native plants, fish and wildlife. However, conservationists fear a planned government project to raise a sediment retention structure could undo years of natural restoration.
Link https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1980-mount-st-helens-buried-a-river-valley-in-volcanic-sediment-then-58-beavers-helped-turn-the-wasteland-into-a-thriving-wetland/articleshow/132456524.cms Published At 2026-07-17 05:22:59 (2 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-07-17 05:34:50 Updated At 2026-07-17 05:34:50