NASA is collaborating with ranchers in Idaho to monitor Beaver rewilding projects using remote sensing data. The project aims to track beaver activities, dam locations, and water dispersion to determine the best sites for beaver reintroduction. The team uses NASA's Earth observation data, collected by satellites like Landsat and Sentinel, to quantify the impact of beavers on local ecosystems. By reintroducing beavers and their damming activities, water is retained in the environment, benefiting various forms of wildlife and improving drought resiliency. The project has developed four applications using Earth observatory data to support on-ground conservation efforts.

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