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Beavers — as useful as they are interesting

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Trying to slow down floods or filter out pollution? Hoping to capture more water for agriculture? Worried about erosion or wildfire? It turns out that a beaver can help with all these problems and more.

In this episode of the Talk of Iowa Book Club, host Charity Nebbe talks with Ben Goldfarb, author of "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter."

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Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Matthew Alvarez
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa