Beavers are a keystone species, meaning they have a disproportionately large influence on the ecosystems they inhabit. In ecologically suitable habitats, their activity can boost biodiversity, improve water storage, and support climate resilience. However, beavers can also create conflicts where their habitat overlaps with human infrastructure.
In recent years, interest has grown in using beavers as a natural tool for ecological restoration. In response, CPW is developing a statewide strategy to provide formal guidance on beaver conservation and management. The strategy will explore other key topics including:
- Beaver harvest regulations
- Habitat restoration and ecological benefits
- Techniques for coexistence
- Translocation policies and considerations
Public Input Process
CPW is gathering input from diverse stakeholders to inform the Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy. Members of the public are encouraged to provide input during the public scoping period open through August 31.
Please visit EngageCPW.org to provide feedback to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and help inform the development of the Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy.
Feedback shared during the scoping period will be considered during the development of the draft Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy. Public input on the draft strategy will be open in Fall 2025.
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Please cease with this woke crap about public input. The CPW doesn’t care about the public or any wild animals either. Just the parks. Reading the above makes me want to throw up.