Natick Conservation Commission Weighs Beaver Management Amid Rising Water Levels

Overview: The Natick Conservation Commission meeting focused on the challenges posed by beaver activity in the Little Jennings area, which has led to flooding concerns and the potential risk of impacting local infrastructure. The commission deliberated on the necessity of managing the beaver population through trapping, as their dam-building behaviors have overwhelmed existing water flow control measures, raising water levels dangerously close to critical points.

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