DAMS for Beavers Act

S 5447, the DAMS for Beavers Act, establishes a federal grant program to fund nonlethal methods for managing property damage caused by beavers. The program provides up to 75% federal funding (with $3 million annually authorized) for projects using nonlethal coexistence measures - like fencing, flow devices, or tree protection - administered by eligible entities (e.g., tribes, local governments, nonprofits, or partnerships with property owners). Projects must maintain beaver habitat while preventing damage, with strict rules prohibiting lethal methods except in emergencies (e.g., health/safety risks or flood control mandates). The program requires annual reporting to Congress on funded projects and their effectiveness.