About the Alliance

We focus on the remarkable ecosystem services that beavers provide. Through their natural dam-building and water management, beavers are vital ecosystem engineers, creating and enhancing wetlands that:

• Improve water quality by filtering pollutants.

• Increase biodiversity by providing habitat for a wide array of species.

• Mitigate the impacts of both floods and droughts by regulating water flow.

• Enhance groundwater recharge.

• Even contribute to carbon sequestration.

A central goal of our alliance is to champion coexistence with beavers. We advocate for a paradigm shift that moves away from reactive measures like trapping and killing. Instead, we promote proactive strategies that allow humans and beavers to share landscapes, recognizing the long-term ecological and economic benefits of these natural processes.

Our diverse expertise enables us to:

• Conduct rigorous research on the ecological benefits of beaver activity in the Southeast.

• Promote and implement nature-based solutions for stream and wetland restoration, leveraging the beaver's natural engineering capabilities.

• Educate communities, policymakers, and land managers on the value of beaver-driven ecosystem services and strategies for successful coexistence.

• Advocate for policies that support beaver conservation and the integration of natural infrastructure into environmental management practices.

We believe that by embracing coexistence, we can unlock the full potential of beaver-related ecosystem services, leading to more sustainable and thriving environments across the Southeast. Join us in this vital work!