WildAg Podcast: Return of the River Otter

by CropWatch

February 5, 2026

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River otters didn’t return to Nebraska by accident — and their story says a lot about land, water and habitat on working farms.

The latest episode of the WildAg podcast takes a closer look at the return of river otters to Nebraska and the long-term conservation work behind their recovery. Guests discuss how otters use rivers, oxbows and farm-adjacent waterways, why private land played a critical role in their reintroduction and what their comeback says about habitat and water conditions across agricultural landscapes.

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WildAg is part of the Natural Resources University, a podcast network focused on delivering science-based information for natural resource management. Funding for this project comes from the Renewable Resources Extension Act.

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