By Kate Montgomery In these crazy frustrating times we crave getting outside more, to breathe the fresh air, clear our minds, and look to the natural world for sanity. Maybe […]
Wintertime at the River
Winter time is such a special time at the river. With the leaves mostly fallen, the ground littered with still-yellowed leaves, the air cool and the water freezing. My favorite […]
ATV’s in the riparian zone?
I went out to the Salinas River last week, to my favorite beaver dam. I was surprised to find this new “opening” in the willows. I usually have to tip-toe, […]
Fire in a riverbed? Not if you put a beaver in charge.
This 360 image was taken by Dr. Emily Fairfax on May 29, 2020. And this image was taken at the same location by Audrey Taub on September 7, 2020, almost […]
Ecologistics Sponsors SLO Beaver Brigade
Ecologistics is a local San Luis Obispo non-profit, dedicated to creating a resilient and healthy community for the residents of the California Central Coast that is environmentally and economically sustainable. […]
Why do fish like Beaver Ponds?
I am not a scientist, but it’s easy to see that cool water fish would need these deep pools and upwelling waters of beaver dams. It will be exciting to […]





