PARTNERS

Partners and Collaborators

Western Beavers Cooperative works alongside landowners, public agencies, Tribal programs, community organizations, funders, researchers, and restoration practitioners. These relationships bring together local knowledge, field experience, technical expertise, and funding to support beavers and working lands across eastern Oregon.

Public and Community Partners

These partners share technical expertise, local knowledge, and practical support. We work together on project planning, funding applications, field activities, workshops, community outreach, and shared learning.

  • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Crooked River Watershed Council
  • Gilliam County Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council
  • Powder Basin Watershed Council
  • Programs and staff of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

 

Funding Partners

Our funding partners make locally driven work possible - from field assessments and riparian planting to community readiness, landowner support, and on-the-ground implementation.

  • Oregon Wildlife Foundation
  • Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
  • The Roundhouse Foundation

 

Nonprofit and Collaborative Partners

These organizations share lessons, field experience, and practical support. Our work together includes joint projects, workshops, infrastructure installation, site monitoring, mentorship, and community outreach.

  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation
  • Ducks Unlimited
  • High Desert Museum
  • The Beaver Institute

 

Academic Partners

Our academic partners help connect field observation, research, and education. We work together through student training, applied research, technical review, and the exchange of ideas across disciplines.

  • Oregon State University-Cascades
  • Utah State University
  • OSU Human Dimensions Lab

 

Working Lands Partners

These landowners and land managers have entrusted us to learn alongside them and from the land. Together, we assess beaver activity, improve riparian habitat, monitor change, and develop practical solutions where beaver activity and human infrastructure meet.

  • Sage Hollow Ranch
  • The Bonnieview Ranch
  • Buck Creek, silver lake ranch partner - confirm with JC preferred public name
  • Rock Creek partner (Rich) - confirm ranch name and permission