A beaver dam
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The frequency and intensity of drought and flooding are increasing due to climate change. One way to address this is to use nature-based solutions, which aim to work with natural processes to change how water is stored.
An engineered logjam is one such measure, which aims to mimic the benefits of beaver dams and naturally generated logjams. As water flows through the wood pieces, an upstream area of slower, deep water is created. This area is referred to as a backwater in engineering and forestry management.
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