The WATER Institute has been funded by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife to create the first-ever statewide Beaver Coexistence Training and Support Program to facilitate beaver coexistence education and implementation across the state. It is designed to provide workforce development training for installers, accessible coexistence information, and technical and financial assistance to landowners to facilitate the best possible outcome for beavers and humans alike.
Launched in 2025, the program will produce the following:
- Statewide Beaver Conflict Assessment Report
- Beaver Coexistence Contractor Training (BeaverCorps)
- Technical Support (Beaver Help Desk)
- Financial Support (Cost-Share Program)
- Education and Outreach
- Beaver Conflict Response Plan
The program is under development and currently provides the following:
- Technical assistance for how to respond to your beaver conflict (fill out this form)
- Link to information about coexistence strategies
- Subsidized training opportunities for those interested in becoming a coexistence contractor (learn more about and find the BeaverCorps training application here)
- Link to CDFW application for translocation project proposals
- Link to CDFW Beaver Restoration Program
For more information, contact us at:
(707) 874-1557 x 133
This program is made possible with funds from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Nature Based Solutions: Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Grant Program.
Photo by: Rusty Cohn
