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VBA interviewed about man-made dam/beaver conflict
DEC and VFW presented to legislatures on justification for mandated beaver removal for safety concerns. This is despite other options not...
Apr 21
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The Birds and the Beavers: Building Habitat Connections
Anna Morris Director, Wildlife Ambassador Programs Vermont Institute of Natural Science Anyone who studies ecology for any amount of time...
Apr 21
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Monkton Beaver Deceiver Aerial Photography
Caleb Kenna Photography Middlebury, Vermont
Jan 25
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Vt. towns look to mitigate flooding while allowing beavers to thrive
Protect Our Wildlife Vermont has worked with at least 13 towns to help beavers thrive and keep waterways clear to help avoid flooding, ...
Jan 25
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Wildlife Watch: Coexisting with beavers
There’s a healthy population of beavers that call Vermont home. But their penchant for dam building and creating wetlands can often run...
Jan 25
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Beaver Habitat Interactive
https://highdesertmuseum.org/beaver-interactive/ This virtual experience forms part of Dam It! Beavers & Us , an exhibition by the High...
Jan 25
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The Cheapest Insurance to Reduce Damage from Climate Chaos
The world was warned about climate change roughly half a century ago. The time when we could have phased-in energy changes is past...
Jan 25
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Beavers are a Keystone Species for many of Vermont’s Reptiles and Amphibians
The Oxford Dictionary defines a keystone species as “a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it...
Jun 24, 2024
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Part 2: Denying dams: Town of Stowe beats beavers at their own game
While the issue of short-term rentals in Stowe has been a hot topic for much of the past year, that’s a blink of the eye compared to some...
Jun 20, 2024
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Part 1: Town of Stowe competing with beavers over rec fields
Town officials in Stowe are trying to figure out a way to keep their recreational fields dry as beavers cause the surrounding wetlands to...
Jun 20, 2024
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Part 2: Letter to the editor: Beavers do the job in Monkton
Our beavers were the talk of the town … the money we invested came back to us 10 times by preventing catastrophic flooding...
Jun 20, 2024
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Part 1: Monkton Is the Latest Town to Explore More Humane Ways to Manage Flooding Problems
Jessica Demeritt was dutifully taking notes when the condition of local roads came up in a June 14 meeting of the Monkton Selectboard...
Jun 20, 2024
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Backyard beavers present a picture of place & personality
Backyard chickens are a thing, but how about backyard beavers? Sure they don’t lay eggs, but they’ll redesign your landscape for ya...
Jun 20, 2024
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How to Support Non-Lethal Mitigation Practices for Beavers
Introduction: Beavers are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, conflicts between...
May 6, 2024
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The Importance of Beavers in Ecosystem Restoration
Introduction: Beavers, often referred to as nature's engineers, play a vital role in ecosystem restoration. Their ability to create and...
May 6, 2024
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Discover the Fascinating World of the North American Beaver
Introduction:Welcome to the captivating world of North American beavers! These incredible creatures are not only fascinating to observe...
May 6, 2024
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Skip Lisle: Pioneering Non-Lethal Beaver Management with the Beaver Deceiver
Introduction In the tranquil landscapes of Vermont, Skip Lisle, a devoted wildlife enthusiast, has turned his lifelong passion for...
May 6, 2024
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