Beavers: Unsung Climate Heroes on Rangelands Across the US West

Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 (presentation begins at 6:30)
Place: Divine Distillers (915 N. Main Street, Independence)

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OSU Masters Candidate Angie Thompson will provide an overview of beaver related restoration (BRR) and OSU Professor Hannah Gosnell will then present findings from recent research on BRR on ranches around the US West dealing with incised streams. They will emphasize how BRR can help ranchers adapt to climate change, but that welcoming beavers onto a ranch can be tricky business. Hannah will then go over some recommendations for ranchers and other private landowners who are interested in working with beavers to restore their aquatic/riparian ecosystems and enhance their ability to adapt to climate change.

Join us for this FREE presentation, which will be followed by an interactive Q&A session! 

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Thank you to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund for supporting this Sips 'n' Science production! 

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About the Speakers:

Hannah Gosnell and Angie Thompson on a recent field trip

Hannah Gosnell is a Professor of Geography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University. Hannah does research on human dimensions of natural resource management related to environmental governance, collaborative conservation, social-ecological resilience, and transformation.

Angie Thompson (she/hers) is a graduate student in Oregon State University's Water Policy and Management program, and is studying the role of beaver related restoration in river and wetland regeneration.  She has a background in permaculture and environmental education and spent many years sharing the joy of science with students in camp and back country environments.  After spending the past few years running her own permaculture landscaping company and creating backyard habitats, she realized that beavers are the ultimate habitat-creators and decided to become a professional advocate for their reintroduction and protection going forward, and will talk about them to anyone who will listen.