Hot off the presses comes this video from Stephen Malcolm Anderson who not only wrote the music and arranged the performance but learned how to make the video too.
Enjoy!
Perfect for this summers festival theme! Great work Steohen,
Happy International Beaver Day! Three years ago today was the first International Beaver Summit which (if I do say so myself) kick started the mountain slide of changes that have taken place in California CDFW since that time.
There are a number of appropriate ways to celebrate, but this is a fun way to start: The Beaver Bosa Nova from students at Carleton College in Minnesota.
(The odd bust in the video is the famed Schiller mascot which students make a cheerful game of stealing every year. In past years it has ridden on horseback, been on Air Force One with Bill Clinton, TV shows such as The Colbert Report, Desperate Housewives, as well as all the way to Mexico! )
Obviously it likes beaver ponds Best. Can you blame it?
Written by Sam Nelson and Ben More Vocals: Sam Nelson Music Composition and Production: Ben More Videography: Gerrit Hoving
Oh no! Somethings gone terribly wrong with World Wildlife Fund and they keep writing the word ANALOGS where they shouldn’t be. What do you think happened? Is it some kind of seizure?
How beaver dams—and human-made replicas—help save wildlife and restore freshwater habitat
Beavers, often regarded as nature’s architects, are captivating subjects in conservation. They are so good at their jobs that experts have mimicked the blueprint of their dams to benefit river ecosystems. WWF supports projects from New Mexico to Montana and beyond that help save beaver populations and restore critical freshwater habitats.
Beavers play a crucial role in water conservation. Their dams help retain water in streams and rivers, mitigating floods during heavy rains and ensuring a steady water supply during dry periods.
Beaver ponds and their surrounding wetlands serve as biodiversity hotspots, supporting a wide array of wildlife. From fish and amphibians to waterfowl and mammals, these habitats provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for numerous species.
Beaver dams act as natural filtration systems, trapping sediment and pollutants, thereby improving water quality downstream. This filtration process helps to remove excess nutrients and contaminants, benefiting both aquatic ecosystems and communities.S
See they start out perfectly sensibly describing the many ways beavers benefit us all and then something just randomly happens and they start spewing nonsense and inserting the word ANALOGS for no reason I can discern. I’ll show you what I mean and I’ll just grey out the word analog to fix the paragraphs.
Beaver dams analogs are versatile structures that can be tailored to suit various landscapes and hydrological conditions. Whether in mountain streams or urban waterways, beaver dams analogs offer a flexible and cost-effective approach to habitat restoration and water management.
Bueaver dams analogs fosters community engagement and stewardship. Through hands-on restoration projects and educational initiatives, communities can actively participate in conserving and restoring wetland habitats.
Compared to traditional engineering interventions, beaver dams analogs are often more cost-effective to install and maintain. By harnessing the natural processes of beavers, communities can achieve significant environmental benefits at a fraction of the cost.
Restored wetlands created by beaver dams analogs attract tourists and outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife photography. These recreational activities not only promote conservation awareness but also stimulate local economies.
See what I mean? If only that random word wasn’t there it would be a perfect article. We all know beaver dams create community and wetlands and filter toxins. I just wish their editor could have caught that repeated mistake in time.
I mean it almost makes it sound like beaver dams are BETTER when people make them. That’s ridiculous. Sheesh!
Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.
