Hood Canal Beaver Network

The Hood Canal Beaver Network works to share beaver education, projects, and community events happening in the Washington State, with a focus on the Hood Canal watershed. If you are an organization interested in joining this network or have beaver related projects and events that you’d like to share, please reach out to: alexandra@pnwsalmoncenter.org

Great Expectations: Deconstructing the Process Pathways Underlying Beaver-Related Restoration

Featured Article by Nash, Caroline S; Grant, Gordon E

Beaver-related restoration is a process-based strategy that seeks to address wide-ranging ecological objectives by reestablishing dam building in degraded stream systems. Although the beaver-related restoration has broad appeal, especially in water-limited systems, its effectiveness is not yet well documented. 

Working with Beaver to Restore Streams, Wetlands, and Floodplains

by USFWS, NOAA, University of Saskatchewan, USFS

Working with Beaver to Restore Streams, Wetlands, and Floodplains

by USFWS, NOAA, University of Saskatchewan, USFS

Upcoming Beaver Events

June 8th, 2023

5-6pm

Carnation Farms Alpine Room

Join Wild Fish Conservancy, Beavers NW, and partners for an evening discussing beavers in the Snoqualmie Watershed!

September 17th, 2023

1-5pm (doors open at 12:30pm)

Islandwood, 4450 Blakely Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust, with the help of partnering organizations and individuals, is hosting a community outreach event covering topics in coexisting with beavers, beavers and restoration, and beaver ecology. This event is for people interested in learning more about beavers, their role in the ecosystem, and solutions for conflict. The event will include educational presentations, a panel discussion, and an outdoor self-guided walk to a naturalist station. More details to come!