Correcting BC Hydro’s messaging: trapping beavers isn’t humane
BC Hydro announced it will trap and kill beavers upstream from the Site C dam. There is nothing humane about this despite what the company says.
September 6, 2022
Tag: Beaver
BC Hydro to kill beavers for Site C dam
Beavers living in the Watson Slough wetland to be killed by the provincial Crown corporation
August 15, 2022
Open Letter: Coexistence with beavers in Calgary
Read our recent letter sent to Calgary Mayor and Council regarding beavers being trapped by the city.
June 10, 2022
Four ways to help on World Wildlife Day
You’ll be surprised how easy it can be to make a big impact for the animals!
March 3, 2022
Announcing our 2021 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Fur-Bearers are pleased to announce our scholarship award recipients for the 2021 year.
January 5, 2022
Frances Backhouse: Beaver Tales to Bear Necessities
Naturalist and author discusses her career path, writing books for adults and for youth, and how others can follow their passion for nature.
December 6, 2021
Beaver Institute scholarship applications open Sept. 1
The Fur-Bearers offers a scholarship for individuals to learn tools that help communities coexist with beavers.
August 31, 2021
Save the lives of beavers this Giving Tuesday!
End the need for beaver trapping by helping us make the solution more accessible!
November 30, 2020
Livret de coexistence des castors disponible en Français!
OurBeaver Coexistence booklet is now available in French!
September 30, 2020
Manitoba hiker caught in trap says he didn’t see the warning until it was too late
Similar incident inspired long-time director George Clements to get involved with The Fur-Bearers.
August 13, 2020
Letter: Belleville failed to protect beavers
The Fur-Bearers would have helped, but Belleville didn't ask stakeholders from one year ago for assistance or input.
July 3, 2020
The Fur-Bearers release free beaver coexistence book
Booklet includes overview of beaver coexistence strategies and extensive references.
October 8, 2019
The People Who Give A Dam: Protecting Beavers in Belleville
A year after finding a beaver in a trap, residents celebrate in-field solutions and protections for the keystone species in Belleville, Ontario.
May 8, 2019
Celebrate International Beaver Day with these fun facts!
Canada’s animal of choice is hard working, family-oriented, and creates ecosystems! But did you know about these cool facts?
April 6, 2019
Weighing the risks: signs or traps
Trappers say that trap warning signs put them at risk of damages and loss of traps. We say that children and pets are more important.
October 9, 2018
Beaver family defends themselves from invasive dog
How headlines are written can influence how we perceive a story and the world around us.
June 4, 2018
VICTORY: Port Moody passes motion to promote beaver co-existence
Port Moody City Council unanimously passed a motion directing staff to develop a co-existence strategy for beavers!
January 24, 2018
Port Moody beaver plan leaves baby beaver dead
The Fur-Bearers are calling on the City of Port Moody to investigate its beaver management plan and decision-making processes following the preventable death of a beaver kit last week.
December 20, 2017
The Fur-Bearers ready to assist with Pender Island beavers
Parks Canada plan to kill beavers on hold following outcry from residents, and The Fur-Bearers have offered to assist from afar or in the field.
November 14, 2017
Beavers can control the temperature of waterways, scientists say
It seems fish like salmon and trout are finnicky about water temperature, and beavers may hold the secret to adjusting the faucets. The CBC’s science
May 31, 2017
Celebrating Castor Canadensis: Five easy ways you can save the beavers
Saving the world can feel a bit… arduous, at times. Fortunately, we have a secret weapon here in Canada: the beaver! Beavers are eco-engineers who
May 4, 2017
Celebrating Castor Canadensis: What is a flow device?
We talk a lot about flow devices and how they can save the lives of beavers. And a lot of people ask a pretty good
May 3, 2017
One dam good field trip for Vancouver ESL class
New Canadians working to improve their English-language skills received an environmental lesson that took them into the (urban) wilds. Lesley Fox, Executive Director of The
April 25, 2017
A bounty on beavers, unless they go viral
The world is smiling at the cute video of a beaver apparently herding cattle on a Saskatchewan ranch. But they may not smile when they
April 19, 2017
