Founded in 1974, Oregon Wild represents the fish and wildlife, ancient forests, and rich diversity of public lands and landscapes that make this state so special. We work to protect and restore the parts of the natural world that do not have a human voice, while not forgetting that humans are interconnected with nature and its systems. Across five decades we have successfully fought to protect nearly two million acres of Wilderness, over 2,000 miles of Wild & Scenic Rivers, countless endangered wildlife such as gray wolves, vast stretches of old-growth forests, and essential ecosystems all across the state. We advocate for Oregon’s environments and species through a combination of education, public communications, direct lobbying, grassroots activism, and partnering with and elevating allied groups and voices. Whether in the courts or the court of public opinion, we will always be there to fight for the wild.

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Oregon Wild is working to restore beaver populations in Oregon and shape policies and public sentiment to value and protect them as key allies in creating a safer and healthier future.

The beaver, ecosystem engineer extraordinaire, has been shaping landscapes in Oregon for millions of years, restoring rivers and wetlands, increasing biodiversity, and providing solutions to fire and drought. These animals have the power to aid in the fight against the biodiversity and climate crisis, but only if we let them. It is estimated that 400 million beavers roamed the United States, but that number plummeted due to the fur trade. Today, populations are starting to recover with about 15 million in the nation. We need to partner with these hardworking animals as a natural solution to threats we and other species face today.

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Learn more about our work to save species and habitats across the state​​