As two species that both make significant modifications to waterways, beavers and human interests can be in conflict from time to time. Beavers build dams in streams to create ponds that provide shelter and protection, while storing water on the landscape and creating ecosystems that support many other species.  To a beaver, a culvert can look like a tempting place to block and easily develop a deep pond to create their preferred habitat. While beaver ponds bring many vital ecological benefits to an area, blocked culverts or water conveyance structures can cause undesirable flooding to roads and other human-infrastructure. Sometimes beaver burrow into levees and dam walls. Since woody vegetation is their preferred food source, they can also cut down trees and other valuable vegetation. Most of these undesirable aspects of beaver presence can be managed with low-cost, easy-to-install strategies that prevent property damage, avoid the need to trap or kill the beaver, and retain the many benefits beaver bring. With the use of flow-control devices, pond leveling, and strategic fencing our team has the experience to mitigate potential damage to your property while allowing co-existence with our friend, the beaver. 

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