“People are really starting to see the value.”Utah is among a growing number of states, tribes and conservation groups leading the country on beaver relocation. “Now everybody else is getting on board and becoming beaver believers.”Coexisting with beavers is widely seen as the best option. Still, when landowners are adamant that beavers must go, relocation can offer a second chance. In the south of the state, beavers cool their heels in two donated hot tubs, filled with cold water. Nick Bouwes, an aquatic ecologist and co-founder of Utah State’s beaver collaborative, came to relocation through frustration.

Source: The Star February 04, 2026 16:03 UTC