Sips 'n Science: Beaver Ecology & Adaptations... or "How to Beaver"

The Luckiamute Watershed Council presents "Beaver Ecology & Adaptions or How To Beaver" with US Fish & Wildlife Service Ecologist Brian Bangs. Recorded 3/16/23 at New Morning Bakery in Dallas, OR.
Synopsis: Beaver, often referred to as nature's engineers, have incredible adaptations that make them masters of working in and modifying aquatic environments to suit their needs. In this presentation, Brian discusses the interesting biology and specializations of beaver, the role beaver play in creating habitat for other creatures, and inventive approaches to managing conflicts with beaver.
About Brian Bangs: Brian Bangs is an aquatic ecologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), where he works on beaver management and conservation of a variety of nongame species across the state, including the Oregon Chub, Foskett Speckled Dace, and Borax Lake Chub.
A big thank you goes to Willamette Habitat Restoration Fund and Benton Soil & Water Conservation District for providing the funding that allowed us to make this event free of charge!

[@johnkilgallon207]

Great presentation. Your work deserves to reach a much wider audience!

[@luckiamutewatershedcouncil]

Thanks, John - we couldn't agree more! We are spreading the word as much as we can and appreciate when others share these presentations in their circles too!