Case Study

Beaver Conflict Resolution

Beaver-modified habitats play an important role in managing droughts and flooding, which are predicted to become more severe with climate change. Encouraging more beaver-dammed areas will increase water storage on the landscape, improve water quality by increasing water depth and reducing stream temperatures, and increase nutrient availability in the water.

Location Clark Fork River, Montana

Year

2024

Details

Hazards

Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems

Assets

Aquatic and Marine Resources

Natural Areas and Wildlife

Water Infrastructure – General

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Beaver Conflict Resolution in the Clark Fork Basin

Funding & Building Capacity

This project was funded by Defenders of Wildlife, Montana Freshwater Partners, Sacajawea Audubon Society, and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Additional Resources

NWF Beaver Conflict Resolution Program

Organizations

US Fish & Wildlife Service

Relevant Options

Encourage soil management and planting and growing techniques that improve soil and plant health in response to climate change. Revise and update land acquisition priorities in a regional setting to protect, preserve and enhance water storage. Promote resilient land management practices, including range management practices that increase water retention. Increased water retention can enhance soil moisture, ground water and healthy ecosystems.

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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