Pesky Beaver Causing Problems In Cobourg

In Editor Choice, Local

A pesky beaver is causing trouble at James Cockburn Park in Cobourg.
The park located on William Street has the Cobourg Creek travelling through the park starting from Elgin Street to William Street.
The beaver has been working on building a dam just north of the lamprey dam that was installed many years ago.
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Watershed Biologist Lindsay Champagne said they believe the beaver has been working on the dam since the beginning of November.
“It’s in its early stages,” said Champagne.
“It’s not to aggressive at this point.”
But because of the potential risk to flooding of the Conservation area parking lot, the GRCA has contacted a trapper who will be removing the beaver.
“Due to the grade and the amount of water that would be pooling area.”
“We are going to investigate where the beaver is lodging, if it poses a large threat and then he will discuss possibilities of trapping methods.”
Champagne said it’s the busy season for trappers, “but this is a high priority because we don’t want anymore damage to trees.”
The beaver has been taking down numerous trees including one that is approximately one foot in diameter.
“It could potentially get much larger if we left it.”
It’s unknown at this point if the trapper will remove the beaver and release it elsewhere, of if he will have to kill it.
“But we have not come to a conclusion yet.”

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Belleville Police Service – Man Arrested in Child Luring Investigation (Name Released)

On Friday, July 4th, 2025, members from the Belleville Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) and Emergency Response

Read More...

Breaking Ground on CFB Trenton’s New Strategic Tanker Transport Capability

On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at

Read More...

Ontario Police Leaders Launch Answer the Call Campaign to Recruit the Next Generation of Officers

New provincewide effort aims to modernize recruitment and address urgent staffing shortages On Monday, July 7, 2025, Ontario’s police leadership

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu