beaver

Crowds came to Mission Plaza to learn about a significant stakeholder in climate change — beavers. The San Luis Obispo County Beaver Festival returned for a second year this past weekend.

A new policy by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife formally recognizes beavers for their ecological contributions and calls for non-lethal solutions to conflicts.

The recent winter storms harmed local beaver populations. The nonprofit SLO Beaver Brigade says the animals will need to rebuild their dams in local ponds, streams and creeks.

In today's KCBX News Update, Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing funding to support what he calls a “creative climate solving hero” – the North American Beaver. And, a housing nonprofit has secured loans for new development in SLO County.

April 7 is International Beaver Day and the San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade is celebrating this year by participating in the first free, virtual California…