Beaver-Wise Campaign: Prince Township
Living with Beavers – Protecting Our Roads and Wetlands
Beavers are vital to our ecosystems, but their dams can sometimes cause flooding, culvert blockages, and road washouts. Prince Township’s Beaver-Wise Campaign helps you understand how to coexist with beavers while protecting local infrastructure. Learn how to spot their activity, why it’s important to monitor their dams, and how to report concerns. We have provided a Beaver Activity Reporting form at the bottom of the page
Understanding Beaver Behavior and Impact:
Beavers build dams to create deep ponds for protection, but when they block culverts or streams, it can lead to flooding or damage to roads and property. These industrious animals love areas like marshy wetlands in Prince Township. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR) emphasizes monitoring beaver activity to prevent damage while ensuring their habitat remains intact.
Provided below are videos on Nature's greatest builder, the impact their dams have on infrastructure and more!
Why Monitoring is Essential:
Beaver dams can change water flow, sometimes flooding roads, causing culvert blockages, and even washing out entire road sections. Proper monitoring helps prevent costly repairs and ensures that water management systems remain effective. Prince Township’s wetlands are especially vulnerable due to high water tables and seasonal flooding.
How You Can Help:
We need resident beaver detectives! Report any signs of beaver activity in the form at the bottom of the page, such as:
Legislation and Best Practices:
Educational Resources & Videos:
Living with Beavers – Protecting Our Roads and Wetlands
Beavers are vital to our ecosystems, but their dams can sometimes cause flooding, culvert blockages, and road washouts. Prince Township’s Beaver-Wise Campaign helps you understand how to coexist with beavers while protecting local infrastructure. Learn how to spot their activity, why it’s important to monitor their dams, and how to report concerns. We have provided a Beaver Activity Reporting form at the bottom of the page
Understanding Beaver Behavior and Impact:
Beavers build dams to create deep ponds for protection, but when they block culverts or streams, it can lead to flooding or damage to roads and property. These industrious animals love areas like marshy wetlands in Prince Township. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR) emphasizes monitoring beaver activity to prevent damage while ensuring their habitat remains intact.
Provided below are videos on Nature's greatest builder, the impact their dams have on infrastructure and more!
Why Monitoring is Essential:
Beaver dams can change water flow, sometimes flooding roads, causing culvert blockages, and even washing out entire road sections. Proper monitoring helps prevent costly repairs and ensures that water management systems remain effective. Prince Township’s wetlands are especially vulnerable due to high water tables and seasonal flooding.
How You Can Help:
We need resident beaver detectives! Report any signs of beaver activity in the form at the bottom of the page, such as:
- Blocked culverts
- New dams
- Unusual water levels near roads
Legislation and Best Practices:
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997: Protects beavers and their dams. Altering or removing a dam requires authorization from the MNR.
More on beaver protection - Local Bylaws: Beaver dam removal or modification must comply with local environmental and safety regulations: Bylaw 2015-07
Educational Resources & Videos:
- Beaver Builders: Nature’s Engineers
Learn about how beavers impact water systems and why their dams matter, but also how their work can block culverts.
Watch here OR see below - Managing Beaver Dam-Related Road Damage
See how blocked culverts lead to flooding and infrastructure damage, and how communities manage this problem.
Watch here OR see below
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