The Beaver Believer Virtual Screening February 21st 6pm
Virtual Showing of The Beaver Believers Movie followed by Q & A with filmmaker Sarah Koenigsberg , Audrey Taub of the SLO Beaver Brigade, Dr. Emily Fairfax, who will speak about her groundbreaking research into the relationship between beaver and fire behavior, as well as Dr. Chris Jordan of NOAA Fisheries and Jakob Shockey of The Beaver Coalition. For more information or get you tickets today!
April 7th & April 9th, 1pm – 5pm Virtual California Beaver Summit.
During two half-day sessions on two days in April, we explore the many benefits that beavers offer to our drying state. The first session on April 7th will present an overview of beaver essentials. The discussion will clarify the history of beavers in the state, their ecological contribution as a keystone species, their function in aquatic restoration and conservation, and finally, how to successfully manage common conflicts beavers cause.
The second session on April 9th takes a closer look closer at how biologists, watershed stewards, and land managers utilize advances in beaver science and management for restoration. It addresses where they are being employed for fire resilience, conservation of endangered species, and cleaner water. California-specific management and policy challenges will be highlighted along with directions for future improvements. Because we are behind other beaver-progressive western states like Washington and Utah, California is in a unique position to avoid their mistakes and learn from their successes.