
Beavers in King County
North American beavers provide many ecological benefits, though 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
- resources to help coexist with beavers (permits, trapping, technical assistance, and flow control)
- beaver FAQs (impacts to streams & fish and more)
Photo by John Reinke.
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In the News
Dec. 4, 2018
The Atlantic
The Re-beavering of the American West
Nov. 28, 2018
Crosscut
To fix salmon streams, leave it to beaver
June 24, 2018
NPR Weekend Edition
The Bountiful Benefits of Beavers
Feb. 20, 2018
High Country News
In Oregon, a peculiar case for protecting the beaver