City of York Council considers beaver reintroduction into the Ouse

City of York Council is “open to conversations” about reintroducing beavers to the River Ouse.

City of York Council is “open to conversations” about reintroducing beavers to the River Ouse.

The idea follows a series of serious floods in York this autumn and winter, which have seen up to six flood warnings in place in the city.

Councillors are set to approve a £5.3m flood alleviation scheme, but the council’s flooding team is also open to considering measures including reintroducing beavers.