Water Over the Dam: Resolving Conflicts between Beavers and Human Communities
March 25 2021
by RONALD TRAHAN
Beavers create dams to raise water levels so they can build their homes in the water. Humans are one of the biggest threats to beavers. Trapping, water pollution, and habitat loss through drainage of wetlands are common occurrences that negatively affect beaver populations. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department manages beavers in the state and attempts to maintain populations wherever the animal’s presence is beneficial. Learn more at our Science Cafe.
Speakers:
Matt Tarr, Wildlife Biologist, UNH Extension, Durham, NH
Patrick Tate, Wildlife Biologist, NH Fish and Game, Concord, NH
Jim O’Brien, Board of Selectmen, Hopkinton, NH & Director of External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH
