Case Studies in Permitting Beaver-Related Restoration

Low-tech process-based restoration (LTPBR) strategies have been surging in popularity among the river restoration and beaver restoration communities, however, the regulatory and permitting framework still needs to catch up. While some states and communities are moving to pilot new permitting processes to facilitate LTPBR, the current policy landscape is a patchwork of regulations that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This paper provides examples from a variety of states that have existing regulations covering beaver coexistence, beaver relocation, and beaver mimicry to highlight possible pathways for other states to adopt. Read the report.