Beaver management
Humane Solutions is a national thought leader in beaver management. We move beyond trap-and-remove to build programs that are predictable, cost-effective, and ecologically sound — whether you manage a drainage canal, a conservation area, or a working farm.
How we can help
Regional & municipal beaver management
Full-service programs for cities, regional districts, and conservation authorities managing beaver activity across multiple sites. We develop population baselines, zone maps, FCD infrastructure, and multi-year maintenance agreements — so your team isn't responding to the same sites every spring.
Industrial & infrastructure mitigation
Long-term mitigation strategies for pipelines, mine tailings ponds, utility corridors, and transportation infrastructure where uncontrolled beaver activity creates real liability. We design site-specific programs that remove the emergency variable and produce documented, defensible outcomes.
Emergency beaver response
Rapid-response dam removal, emergency exclusion, and flood mitigation for time-critical situations. We work in areas inaccessible to standard machinery, hold the permits required for regulated waterways, and coordinate with DFO and provincial Conservation Officers when required.
Research & monitoring partnerships
Field support, population monitoring, and co-design for university research programs, conservation initiatives, and government wildlife studies. We have active partnerships with First Nations and conservation bodies on relocation methodology, coexistence frameworks, and watershed recovery.
Habitat creation & hydrological restoration
Beavers are the most cost-effective wetland engineer on the planet. We design and manage programs that use resident beaver populations to restore degraded riparian habitat, manipulate groundwater tables in drought-affected landscapes, and rebuild wetland function — particularly in partnership with agricultural and conservation landholders.
Methods developed for high stakes and large scopes
Our clients come to us when the standard playbook has already been exhausted.
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Data-driven predator programs for airports, municipalities, and high-profile sites.
Learn more ↗Ecological engineering where wildlife management and habitat restoration intersect.
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We travel nationally for government, infrastructure, and large-scale programs — and consult remotely across North America.