Beavers in King County
Beaver populations provide many ecological benefits, but beaver activity may conflict with human interests in some locations. The purpose of this website is to provide information pertinent to beavers in King County. We present information on:
- beaver biology and life history
- the environmental benefits beaver provide
- beaver problems and solutions
- laws and policies related to beaver management (coming soon)
- resources related to beaver management (permits, trapping, technical assistance, and flow control)
- beaver FAQs (impacts to streams & fish and more)
Photo by John Reinke.
In the News
Dec. 20, 2017
External article, Seattle Times
Beavers Emerge as Agents of Arctic Destruction
Jan. 8, 2018
External blog, Washington Dept. of Ecology ECOconnect
Human-built 'beaver dams' restore streams