Beavers in the Eightmile River Watershed and Successful Management Techniques

Salem Free Public Library 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT

Learn about beaver activity in the Eightmile River Watershed and how Evan’s research affects beaver management statewide.

Get an overview of the history & biology of beavers. Including their critical role in our environment, and successful, cost-effective ways to mediate flooding caused by beaver dams.

Call the library to register!

Exploring a Beaver Site: An On-Site Demonstration of Field Tools

Hartman Park Lyme, CT

Join Evan in Hartman Part for a field demonstration of ground truthing. Learn about the tools he uses to validate and improve the model’s predictions. Evan will use his drone to explore a beaver site and explain what information he is looking for when on site.

There is a short hike required to get to the site. Appropriate footwear is recommended.

Email info@eightmileriver.org to register.

The Science Behind Using Deep Learning to Map Beaver Activity in Connecticut

Hadlyme Public Hall 63 Ferry Road, Hadlyme, CT

Beavers are an increasing presence on our landscape, learn about their local and regional impact and a novel approach of mapping and tracking their influence on the landscape.

An in-depth presentation on Evan’s graduate research.

Learn about:

How Evan’s project is helping beaver management in Connecticut.

How he developed the Deep Learning (AI) model to map beaver activity.

Demonstrate the scalability of the project for statewide management.

Email info@eightmileriver.org to register. 

Aquatic Invasive Species Training with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

East Haddam Municipal Complex 1 Plains Road, Moodus, CT

The Eightmile and Salmon River Watersheds are hosting an aquatic invasive species training for community stakeholders. The intent of this training is to educate people who frequent or manage our lakes, ponds, rivers and coves to help reduce spread and increase early detection. “CAES scientists will offer instruction on how to distinguish invasive from native plants, conduct lake surveys and map vegetation. Live native and non-native plants will be available for close inspection, and identification aides will be provided. In addition, information about the prevention of invasive aquatic plant introductions will be discussed.”

Email info@eightmileriver.org to register

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