First-of-Its-Kind Study Inventories New Mexican Beaver Dams
As part of Defenders of Wildlife’s beaver conservation initiative, a new survey, which has never been conducted in New Mexico, reveals an uneven distribution of beaver dams — and the sub-sequential ecological benefits — throughout the state. Commissioned by Defenders, the survey is a critical tool for the future of strategic beaver and water conservation New Mexico.
“Dam-building beavers are critical for water and wildlife conservation, especially when considering the effects of climate change on our water availability,” said Peggy Darr, Defenders of Wildlife New Mexico representative. “The results of this survey will be used to directly impact beaver numbers in New Mexico’s perennial rivers, not only by Defenders, but by beaver conservation practitioners across the state. In doing so, we will improve wildlife habitats and ensure future water security for humans.”
