Lake Powell's retreat reveals thriving ecosystem in Glen Canyon
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As Lake Powell's water levels drop due to drought, the once-submerged Glen Canyon is re-emerging, revealing a thriving ecosystem with toads, beaver dams, cottonwoods, and newly formed streams. The article highlights the ecological recovery of the canyon, which had been underwater for years, as documented by the Glen Canyon Institute.
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In canyons underwater just a few years ago, toads croak beside beaver dams and cottonwoods tower above newly formed streams.
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