Oregon aims to count beavers, change narrative about resourceful rodents
In a secluded area of Tillamook State Forest, Conrad Ely waded into the freezing Carlson Creek, a stream that meandered beneath mossy Douglas firs and cedar, while wearing waders and holding a staff. State beaver biologist Ely peered at clumped-up leaves, looked for gnawed-off limbs in the water, and shined his spotlight beneath trees that … Read more