Old Lyme Open Space
Beaver Preservation, Conservation, and Education Program
This grant will help to preserve beaver pond ecosystems on town land by protecting non-nuisance animals and deterring unwarranted trapping and the destruction of beaver dams, and will include a year-long education program focusing on the ecological benefits of beaver activity. Two observational sites and educational displays will be installed on-site at the Deborah and Edward Ames Open Space, which will allow visitors to learn about the ecological benefits of beaver activity while viewing it in real-time. Grant amount $2,500