Dirt Road Discussions

Parachuting Beavers

March 26, 2024 Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Episode 54
Dirt Road Discussions
Parachuting Beavers
Show Notes

Yes, it is absolutely true! Back in 1948, biologists threw beavers out of airplanes over Idaho's rugged backcountry with parachutes to help them rebuild ponds and other water structures. This podcast will have you laughing as Ben Goldfarb, environmental journalist, author, and "Beaver Believer," tells how it all went down. Ben also shares how biologists are seeking healthy strategies for beavers to coexist with their human neighbors.