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BeaverCON embraces Nature’s Chief Engineer, the mighty beaver, through a
biennial, international conference on the East Coast of the United States |
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In recent years an increasing body of knowledge has demonstrated the many benefits of beavers, as well as innovative, cost-effective methods to manage them. North America's most valuable Keystone species, the beaver, can naturally restore healthy streams and watersheds, improve water quality and storage, combat climate change, increase biodiversity and even recover endangered species, including salmon.
The Vision for creating the BeaverCON conference is to bring professionals, practitioners, and others dealing with beaver issues and wetland restoration together on the East Coast to share the latest research and best management practices for "Nature's Engineer", the North American beaver. The State of the Beaver, a biennial conference held in Oregon, was the inspiration for this conference. We hope to add to the momentum and assistance that the State of the Beaver has provided to the restoration community, land managers and others by hosting an east coast conference on alternating years with the west coast conference. Many recent publications, most notably Eager, The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, by Ben Goldfarb, and Once They Were Hats; In Search of the Mighty Beaver, by Frances Backhouse, have brought much needed attention to the historically maligned beaver and have enlightened us to their incredible ability to reshape and heal landscapes, and provide many beneficial ecosystem services. Inspired by, and building on others' endeavors, BeaverCON brings to light much of the cutting edge research showing how beaver provide necessary ecological recovery, assist with restoring threatened and endangered species, improve water quality, and provide important adaptations to climate change. Proven techniques to cost-effectively coexist with beaver are also featured. An international field of scientists, researchers, practitioners and authors gathered near Baltimore, MD on March 3 - 5, 2020 for our inaugural BeaverCON 2020 conference to share landscape scale restoration methods using beaver, the latest scientific research, and how to cost-effectively resolve beaver problems. Over 160 individuals attended this landmark event. In our second year, we will highlight the important connection between beavers and climate resilience. Beaver-created wetlands boost climate resilience by increasing biodiversity, storing water that recharges groundwater while creating natural wildfire breaks, reducing storm flood events, and more! We look forward to gathering with like-minded individuals and organizations in our quest to get The Mighty Beaver a seat at the climate change table. Join us for the next BeaverCON, returning to the Baltimore area, March 8th-10th, 2022! Mike Callahan and Scott McGill |
Our sincere thanks to the Beaver Advocacy Committee (SURCP), in Canyonville, Oregon for inspiring this beaver community around thoughtful research, action and collaboration.
Beaver Institute, Inc.,
enthusiastic co-host of BeaverCON
Ecotone, Inc., enthusiastic co-host of BeaverCON
Can't wait to see you in 2022!
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Learn practical, proven techniques from seasoned practitioners. Return home with solutions that you can bring to your work immediately.
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Beaver conflict resolution * Ecological benefits of beavers * European reintroduction * Beaver as agents for restoration * Additional resources and training
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INFRASTRUCTURE Manage beaver conflicts by working with them - not against - saving time, money, and community relations with eco-friendly solutions.
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ECOLOGICAL RESTORATIONLean into "low diesel", process-based restoration in your next ecological restoration project.
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LAND USE MANAGEMENTBeaver related restoration to recover watersheds and wildlife habitat.
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