Hazard mitigation update: county beaver management program continues, staff emphasize targeted debris removal and drainage work

May 9, 2025

County hazard mitigation staff reported the beaver bounty and in‑house drainage program has reduced trapped beavers year‑over‑year and emphasized targeted debris removal near road crossings; staff asked commissioners to continue coordination with soil and water and to pursue grant opportunities for drainage work.

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Pender County hazard mitigation staff reviewed the county’s drainage and beaver management activities, reporting program continuity and a drop in annual beaver captures after earlier peaks.

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