Leave it to the Beavers: Beavers in Colorado
Join us for a speaker series all about beavers and resilient watersheds!
Co-hosted by Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV), Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW), Larimer Conservation District (LCD), and Rocky Mountain Flycasters (RMF), this monthly series (Feb–Sept 2026) brings together experts and community members to explore the powerful role beavers play in creating healthy, resilient ecosystems.
Don’t miss our first event of the series on Thursday evening, Feb. 19 at the Powerhouse (430 N. College Ave.) in Fort Collins. We will have Dr. Ellen Wohl presenting “Beavers in Colorado: The Once & Future Ecosystem Engineers.” Learn about the beneficial effects of beavers, their historical presence in Colorado, decline, and current reintroduction in limited areas.
Dr. Ellen Wohl is a Professor of Geology and University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University, recognized globally for her expertise in fluvial geomorphology, mountain hydrology, and river restoration. She is known for research on wood dynamics, carbon storage, and the role of "messy," heterogeneous rivers in ecological resilience.
