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We had two dozen folks join us for a fun day walking the Salinas River in June. Some of us were wet up to our shins, some to our knees and some were soaked well past their waists! It was a great day sharing beaver stories, new findings and immersing ourselves in their environment. And […]

A megafire is a fire that burns more than 100,000 acres. From wikipedia, these fires form pyrocumulus and pyro cumulonimbus, clouds which are also named “fire-breathing dragons”. These are clouds that rain down fire, lightning, hail and sometimes even tornadoes, further spreading the megafire. These are fires that create their own weather. Dr. Emily Fairfax has been studying […]

by Cooper Lienhart Carbon sequestration – Beaver and BDA restored rivers and streams connected to the floodplain hold significantly more carbon than degraded rivers and streams, as well as grasslands. Active beaver complexes hold on average 10-30 times more carbon than grasslands. Biodiversity – Beaver and BDA restored rivers and streams support increased biodiversity and […]

Come join the fun and contribute to beaver science while you do it! We will be walking the rivers and creeks in the County gathering beaver data with iNaturalist. You just need iNaturalist downloaded on your Smart device. We will give a short educational intro on what to look for and then we’ll all head […]

Spanish Translation New Hope for Happy Endings to Beaver Conflicts by Holly Sletteland One of our most important goals here at the Beaver Brigade is increasing awareness of the beneficial role that beavers play in our ecosystems. If you’re reading this newsletter, there’s a good chance you’ve participated in one or more of our outreach […]