Beaver Library

Late 1800s – 1900s beaver studies which cover a period of twenty-seven years through every State in the Union, Mexico, Canada, and Alaska.

A review of the history, biology, behavior, and management of the North American beaver.

Beaver’s close co-evolution with plants.

Study that examines relationships between dam density, riparian area characteristics, and the riparian bird community in a semiarid landscape.

Survey that identifies a need to assess beaver-related restoration projects in western rangelands to increase
awareness, accountability, and to identify gaps in scientific knowledge.

Article that finds themes in responses to beaver reintroduction and offers observations that may positively influence future responses amongst affected individuals

Learn about nature’s most ingenious engineers with Ben Goldfarb, author of “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.”

Mike Callahan, President of the nonprofit Beaver Institute discusses beavers, their value, and how to successfully manage beaver problems when they occur. Mike also shares information on the Connecticut Beaver Initiative (CBI) a new grant program to help landowners resolve human-beaver conflicts nonlethally.

A 3 minute educational video on beavers that is geared to children.

A comprehensive compilation of information related to beavers and their management with an emphasis on stream restoration.

A collection of YouTube video links about salmon passage at beaver dams.

Review of beaver dam construction and how their technology may allow to create novel, nature based solutions for ecosystem redevelopment and river renaturalisation.

An indigenous tribe in Washington is strategically placing beavers around to help salmon.

Beavers on the coast are helping salmon bounce back.