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Beavers

By slowing the flow of water from rainfalls & snowmelt, beavers increase watershed health by increasing groundwater recharge & making water available over longer periods of time.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

B.S. Wildlife Biology / Wetland Ecology Track

Humboldt State University (Cal Poly Humboldt)

Four-year wildlife degree with wetland ecology and riparian systems coursework, well-aligned with beaver reintroduction and low-tech process-based restoration careers.

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Internships

Wildlife & Riparian Restoration Intern

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Support wildlife habitat restoration including beaver-assisted river recovery, riparian ecosystem monitoring, and biodiversity assessments at national refuges.

Mentors

Dr. Emily Fairfax

Assistant Professor, UC Santa Barbara / Beaver Ecologist

Leading researcher on beaver-mediated landscape hydrology and wildfire resilience; highly active public communicator.

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Mentorship Network

North American Beaver Society (BCONN)

Beaver coexistence and restoration practitioner network with professional connections to wildlife biologists and rewilding experts.

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Ben Goldfarb

Author, Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers

Award-winning environmental journalist who brought beaver ecology to mainstream audiences; speaker and advocate.

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Mentorship Network

Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife

National education and advocacy organization with professional mentorship connections for beaver-based restoration practitioners.

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