Beaver-engineered dam in the Czech Republic

Encyclopedic summary of the Brdy beaver story: a beaver family built a series of dams in early 2025 that restored wetland functions in CHKO Brdy at Padrť, aligning with—then superseding—delayed human-engineering plans. The page outlines ecological benefits (water retention, biodiversity, water quality), cost savings (~30 million CZK ≈ US$1.2 million), and broader relevance for beavers as ecosystem engineers and nature-based solutions. It also situates the site within the Brdy landscape history and links to media coverage. For the case study, it offers a neutral overview and key figures to anchor more detailed primary sources.