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Watershed Guardians PO Box 634 Pocatello, ID 83204US
help make our watershed watershed resilient
Help us Keep Teaching Future Generations about Beavers
Thank you JimDandy Brewing!
Thank you Matt, Haily, Zoe and Staff
WE DID IT!
Thnaks to all of the wonderful donations from tim, TTina, Patty and Linda who gave guestsat our first "Beavers And Brews" event a chance to win some great are and a cool bike. We raiseed over $1,100 which will belp propel us into our next year of beaver conseration. These funds will help with our Web fees and also help us rent snowshoes for our upcoming BeaverCount!
BeaverCount
Well Done!
Contratulations to all of the new Flat-tailers (we have 18 new ones this year! And a hearty "Tail Slap" to all the veteran Flat-tailers who helped us monitor beaver populations in our watershed!
Well Done!
Contratulations to all of the new Flat-tailers (we have 18 new ones this year! And a hearty "Tail Slap" to all the veteran Flat-tailers who helped us monitor beaver populations in our watershed!
How'd we do?
Teams counted the main stem and the South Fork of Mink Creek and got some great sun snowshoeing and skiing in late January-Early February to catch some activity.
Where were the hotspots?
The BeaverHeaded Scouts proobably saw the most activity in Zone III. Other locations include V and VI. Zone IX had no activity. Ironically and sadly, this zone has been an important refuge for beaver fro the past 10 years.
Team Name?
Don't forget to enter your team's name for our Best Team Name contest! Prizes will be awarded to all team members for best team name!
Picture?
Send us your pics! Fantastic vista? Fun group photo? Let's see it! You may win a prize of some sort ;-)
Got a Story?
Whether it's on video, text, email, or written on a sheet of paper, we don't care! We want to hear about your experiences counting beaver habitat. It Counts!
What's next?
We are planning an informal rendezvous for all of this year's Flat-tailers. We'll post the date in the calanedar and on Facebook.
We plan to Count Pebble Creek sometime in March, 2022. Visit this page or our facebook page to get updates.
don't forget our June Count on Toponce Creek. Itis a much different experience. It's warm!
Mike's featured on KISU's "The Nature of Idaho"
Peter and Leif interview Mike
Leif and Peter interview Watershed Guardians founder and Excutive Director Mike Settell about the origins of the organization (It was a bet), and the multiple benefits offered by and challenges facing beaver in Idaho.
About the Nature of Idaho
The half-hour program features Peter Pruett, Zoo Idaho Superintendent, and Dr. Leif Tapanila, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, highlighting how the Gem State’s wild places have shaped Idaho’s past, present and future. The show features segments on nature news and a fun fact.
“Idaho has so much to offer in terms of varied landscapes, habitats, geology, and people,” said Peter Pruett. “ ‘The Nature of Idaho’ is about sharing our excitement for all that is wild Idaho - the places and the faces.”
"We hope our listeners will take a little time with us to reconnect with nature, whether we're talking about digging up dinosaurs or listening to crickets in the backyard,” said Dr. Leif Tapanila. “There's always something amazing going on outside."
Those who are unable to catch the airing of The Nature of Idaho can download a podcast of previous episodes at kisu.org/programs/TheNatureOfIdaho. Click here or scroll down to download and listen to the file.
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Beaver and climate change
Coming events
Plugged culvert? Trying installing a BeaverDeciever (tm). We can help. Fill out a questionnaire here.
Coming events
Beaver and climate change
Coming events
Reverse Rendezvous coming in April
Beaver and climate change
Beaver and climate change
Would you like to help the next generation of Flat-tailers?
Are we racing towards drought? Will there be sufficient water for the future? What are the solutions. Check out our newest video that answers some of these questions
Would you like to help the next generation of Flat-tailers?
Would you like to help the next generation of Flat-tailers?
Would you like to help the next generation of Flat-tailers?
Flat-tailers are what we call our beaver volunteers. Please donate to help them continue their studies in outdoor leadership.
Our 10th Annual BeaverCount rocked!
Would you like to help the next generation of Flat-tailers?
Our 10th Annual BeaverCount rocked!
Deep snow? Cold weather? Not a problem for this year's Flat-tailers. Check out the updates here!
Resources
Would you like to help the next generation of Flat-tailers?
Our 10th Annual BeaverCount rocked!
Want a deeper dive on beaver behavior? What about conflicts? Water quality? Learn more by consulting these resources
Volunteer
We have many ways that you can help!
Want to help in other ways? We may need material or services. Perhaps we are looking for some truck hauling or something you can do from home? Click the "Volunteer" button below and find a list of services or other ways you can help. You might be surprised! (Photo: ISU leadership students help others by leading them on snowshoe excursions into the Watershed.
About Us
How We're Helping
How We're Helping
How We're Helping
We are a community-based organization focused on helping make the natural world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless volunteers, we organize fundraisers, fund community-building events, and host in-depth training for our volunteers.
Get Involved
How We're Helping
How We're Helping
Are you passionate about watershed conservation? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team! beaver conservation beaver damage control
Thank You
How We're Helping
Thank You
Thank you to all who helped out with BeaverDamJam-Idaho. Special thanks to those who donated items for the Raffle (Sportsmans and CAL Ranch); the silent auction (to many to count) and Countless volunteers who helped. Also, special shout out to Teran Engle who ran the sound for us. You rocked it!