North American beavers provide many ecological benefits. Beaver activity may also conflict with human interests in some locations. The purpose of this website is to provide information pertinent to beavers in King County. Our beaver web pages are focused on:

• beaver biology and life history
• the environmental benefits beaver provide
• challenges beavers can present and their solutions
• laws and policies related to beaver management
• information and resources for beaver management 
• incredibly interesting beaver FAQs 
• papers, graphics, tables, and reports we are producing related to beavers

Photo by John Reinke.

Related information

• Animals, plants and habitat
• Stormwater services and information
• Wetlands

Related agencies

• Department of Natural Resources and Parks
• Water and Land Resources Division

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