WHALES of Teton Valley • Entered by Liz McCane on February 1, 2025
Dam It: Partnering with Beavers to Heal the Planet
January 16, 2025
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | |
| Post Admin hours | |
| Activity Hours | 1.5 |
| Participants | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1.5 |
Key Issue: Wildlife Protection
Activity Type: Education & Outreach (tabling, films & lectures, regional B-walks/works)
Key Partners: Gallatin Valley Earth Day; Greater Yellowstone Coalition; Madison Gallatin Trout Unlimited; Gallatin Watershed Council
Short Description of Activity
In his book “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter”, Ben Goldfarb reveals that our modern conception of a healthy ecosystem is wrong. Ben will discuss the history and biology of this world-changing species; how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, and climate change; and how we can coexist with this challenging but vital rodent.
Reflection/Evaluation
I have read the book, so I didn’t learn much of anything new, but the photographs were enlightening.