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Beavers are some of the great engineers of the wild kingdom. In Arizona, these toothy critters are hard at work along the Verde River, helping to restore this fragile river system to good health. They are creating dams and lodges that improve the habitat for otters, native fish and other species. People benefit as well because a healthy river system means good drinking water for the growing commun...More

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Steve Titus has what he calls a 'hobby gone awry.' His solo garage project, self-funded and self-improvised, is to change the world by designing the 'Solar Bug' - a prototype for a combination ATV and solar electric car. Steve joins a long lineage of tinkerers, experimenters, and resourceful inventors who have pioneered ideas in their backyard pursuit of a more sustainable and society. The ult...More

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The Nokuse Plantation is a 48,000 acre private conservation initiative in the Florida Panhandle. It is designed to be both a model and a catalyst for future landscape level conservation projects, which is the only way to preserve nature's intrinsic biodiversity. Danny Ledonne takes us on a prescribed burn at Nokuse in "Working with Fire"....More

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What could a conservation organization, a group of Buddhist monks and a really big fish all have in common? They come together in a small part of Mongolia known as The Eg-Uur Watershed Area where some amazing things are happening. "The Tributary Fund" is an organization that protects ecosystems around the world by combining conservation and culture. In 2004 they started a project with th...More

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Picture this: a laid-back meeting between ranchers sitting down with conservationists to work out the best way to preserve a valley in Montana. Ten years ago, you might have said this was impossible. However, today it is not only possible, but a reality. There is no longer a misunderstanding between these two groups, but a respect and newfound admiration. They work together to make sure the Big Ho...More

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