TIL that in 1930, the US government released 600 beavers in Oregon to combat soil erosion.

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TIL that in 1930, the US government released 600 beavers in Oregon to combat soil erosion. On average, each beaver cost $5 but performed the equivalent of $300 in erosion control.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impacts_of_beavers
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