Why Protect Beavers?
Beavers are partners in building climate-resilient communities. Coexistence strategies harness their benefits while preventing property damage.  See beaverinstitute.org for more information.

 

1. Natural Water Storage Tanks
Beaver ponds store millions of gallons of water, keeping landscapes hydrated through dry spells – helping sustain plants, wildlife, and human water needs.

 

2. Flood Prevention Engineers
By slowing down rushing water, beaver dams reduce the severity of downstream flooding — protection homes, farms, and communities from costly disasters.

 

3. Groundwater Guardians
Beaver wetlands help rainwater soak into the ground, recharging aquifers and keeping wells and springs flowing long after the rain stops.

 

4. Pollution Filters
Wetland plants and pond sediments trap pollutants, fertilizers, and excess nutrients, naturally cleaning water before it moves downstream.

 

5. Carbon Capture Champions
Beaver-created wetlands store carbon in plants and soils, locking away greenhouse gases and helping slow climate change.

 

6. Biodiversity Boosters
From fish and frogs to songbirds, beaver ponds create homes for hundreds of species, strengthening ecosystems and supporting threatened wildlife.

 

7. Wildfire Resilience Builders
Even during record heat, beaver wetlands stay green and damp, creating natural firebreaks that protect wildlife and can slow or stop wildfires.

 

8. Erosion Fighters
Beaver dams capture sediment, preventing erosion, stabilizing streambanks, and protecting valuable farmland and habitat.

 

9. Landscape Connectors
Beavers restore streams and wetlands that link fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife to move freely and adapt to shifting climates.

 

10. Low-Cost Climate Action
Without heavy machinery, fossil fuels and huge tax-payer expense, beavers can quickly reshape landscapes to withstand floods, droughts, and fires – a climate solution we can’t afford to overlook.