Federal Grants for Nonlethal Beaver Damage Mitigation and Property Protection.
This law establishes a new federal grant program to help local communities and property owners protect their assets from damage caused by beavers. Citizens can benefit indirectly as local governments and non-profits receive funds to implement nonlethal conflict management methods, such as specialized fencing and water flow devices. The goal is to reduce financial losses while maintaining beaver populations, which are vital to the ecosystem.
Key points
Federal grants (up to 75% of costs) are available for local governments, non-profits, and tribes to fund projects protecting property from beaver damage.
Funds must be used exclusively for nonlethal measures, including specialized fencing for trees, culverts, and earthen dams, and flow management devices.
The program aims to reduce property damage and promote coexistence with beavers, authorized at $3 million annually through 2029.
Status:
Expired
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