Build Beaver Dam Analogues at Hall Creek

Date: Saturday, August 15 (10:00am) - Sunday, August 16 (3:00pm)

Location: Packwood, WA

Description: It is no secret that CFC has a deep admiration for beavers! Their dams create great habitat for fish and other aquatic species. In fact, their dams are so effective that we like to mimic them in the form of Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) at our restoration sites. At one time beavers were active on reaches of Hall Creek, a tributary of the Cowlitz River, but they are no longer maintaining all of their dams.

Join us for a two day trip using BDA techniques to stabilize the relic beaver dams to improve habitat for salmon. Our project site is located in the town of Packwood and we will be able to camp onsite.

Work Conditions: We will be working in and alongside the stream throughout this trip. We will use post pounders, loppers, and other tools to drive posts and to cut and install vegetation. These tasks will require lifting arms above shoulder level and repetitive motion. This is a physically demanding trip and we encourage everyone to work at a comfortable pace. 

Gear: Please bring rubber boots or waders, appropriate layers for the weather, sun protection, a daypack to carry your gear in the field, enough food for Saturday and Sunday, water, and camping equipment.

CFC will provide gloves and tools. We also have rubber boots available to borrow. Your registration confirmation will include a complete gear list and information on how to borrow boots. 

Transportation and Vehicle Access: Please contact us at trips@cascadeforest.org if transportation is a barrier to participation. We can arrange carpools if necessary. Our work site is located in the town of Packwood and is accessible via a paved highway.

An Important Note about Communication: Please register with an email you check frequently. In the unlikely event that we need to change the meeting location or time or cancel the trip, we will contact you via the email on your registration. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. If you do not see it, please contact us at trips@cascadeforest.org.