More than 30 years ago, all of Red Butte Canyon’s beavers were killed. Some Utah professors say now is the time to bring them back.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)
A beaver dam near the 17th hole at Mountain Dell Golf Course, Friday, May 25, 2018.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A beaver dam near the 17th hole at Mountain Dell Golf Course, Friday, May 25, 2018.

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