We are proud to announce this innovative program, created in partnership with John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, to assist Connecticut property owners to non-lethally resolve beaver – human conflicts.
The Connecticut Beaver Initiative
The Beaver Institute provides technical and financial assistance to public and private landowners experiencing beaver dam flooding and other conflicts.
Beaver Control Solutions
The Beaver Institute supports scientific beaver and ecosystem research to increase our knowledge and improve beaver management.
Beaver Research
The Beaver Institute supports education to raise societal awareness of the importance of this Keystone species for biodiversity, endangered species, water storage, stream and watershed restoration, and combating climate change.
Educational Outreach
We are working towards the day when all beaver-human conflicts will be effectively resolved in a science-based manner to protect human interests, promote biodiversity, and maximize the many valuable ecosystem services provided by beavers.
Mission & Vision
For our Mission and Vision to succeed we rely on like-minded individuals and organizations for volunteers and financial support.
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To provide technical and financial assistance to public and private landowners experiencing beaver conflicts, support scientific research, train mitigation professionals, and increase public appreciation of the beaver’s critical role in creating healthy wetland ecosystems.
Mission & Vision
Hello Beaver Believer,
Despite a very challenging 2020, the Beaver Institute has been able to achieve some significant advances for beavers this year. Please see our blog for the exciting details.
Happy Holidays!
Mike Callahan and the BI Board of Directors
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