Why river floodplains are key to preserving nature and biodiversity in the western US
- Written by Ric Hauer, Professor of Limnology, The University of Montana
Gravel bed rivers and their floodplains are vital to local ecosystems and their ability to adapt to climate change. sandybrownjensen/flickr, CC BY-SAAlthough they may not commonly be viewed as hotspots for biodiversity, gravel-bed river floodplains are by far the most important feature for nature across the landscapes of western North America.
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