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Watershed Guardians PO Box 634 Pocatello, ID 83204US
"To preserve, maintain and protect the Southeast Idaho's Watersheds, one beaver at a time"
It's no doubt that the existing policies aren't working
We'll have an uphill struggle ahead
Watershed Guardians has never shirked from a challenge. From commenting on virtually every furbearer season rule proposals, to attending Idaho Department of Water Resources board meeting to standing on the frozen street corners of Pocatello to get our message out, we are the essence of perseverance. This is go all in time. We are formulating a plan not just for today, but for tomorrow. We have a plan to move forward and get the Portneuf beaver out from "under the bus", but we'll need some help. We trust that we can count on our leadership, our friends and you to get the job done.
The State of Pocatello' s beaver population.
Beaver population continues to dwindle
Beaver Count 2026
We we were unable to confirm official reports of beaver in two significant drainages The South Fork and the West Fork of Mink Creek. Under current management approaches we are wondering what the long term goal of the management agencies is with the future of beaver in our region.
Challenges ahead for beaver
Removing beaver (Or rather allowing beaver to be removed) will have detriment of our local environment, wildlife, fisheries , watershed health and recreational opportunities. Our mission is and continues to be to "Maintain, preserve , protect and protect our watersheds , one-beaver at a time"
What is needed?
The current approach is to protect the "rights of trappers" to pursue their trapping "heritage"even when trappers contribute an insignificant value to the total Fish and Game budget and Idaho's economy. Meanwhile, Idaho 's valuable fishing economy . We need to re-calibrate the current management strategy.
What does the future hold?
Future opportunities for cooperation
Thanks to the efforts of high placed allies, we have the opportunity to restore beaver on the Mink Creek. Idaho Fish and Game to construct artificial beaver beaver dam suitable for re-introduction of beaver. If we construct and maintain the ponds for 2 years, the agency will trans-locate a breeding pair of beaver.
Beavercount was awesome! We had a veteran cadre of Flat-tai
Our Vision
Great turnout at the Training!
Great turnout at the Training!
At Watershed Guardians, we envision a world where the the Portneuf's beaver are protected and preserved for future generations. We aim to create a sustainable future for them by educating the community on how beaver sustain our watershed.
Great turnout at the Training!
Great turnout at the Training!
Great turnout at the Training!
We had over 12 new recruits and 2 recertifications at Cherry Springs. Our new Flat-tailers are courageous, resilient, intelligent and purpose driven. Please visit our Facebook page and let them know !
Our Expertise
Great turnout at the Training!
Our Expertise
Mike Doyle is our outdoor preparedness trainer extraordinaire. I met Mike while at the Scout's Klondike Derby and recognized him as a great teacher who has lived the skills he is sharing. Those who attend will walk away with a few skills that may someday , save a life. Thanks, Mike!
Our Partners-For whom we are very thankful!
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Beaver and climate change
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