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SB 354

Relating to relocating beavers.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Smith

Oregon bill establishing protocols for relocating beavers to mitigate property damage and environmental conflicts while addressing wildlife management and resource allocation.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · SB 354

Legislative bill overview

SB 354 addresses the relocation of beavers in Oregon, likely establishing protocols, funding, or regulatory frameworks for moving beavers from areas where they cause property damage or ecological conflicts. The bill has progressed through initial readings and committee referral but remains in committee as of late June 2025.

Why is this important

Beaver management is a significant issue in Oregon where beaver activity causes flooding, damages agricultural infrastructure, and creates water management challenges. The bill could affect how landowners, wildlife agencies, and environmental groups address human-beaver conflicts, balancing property rights with wildlife conservation.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and cost allocation – Whether the state or private landowners bear relocation expenses, and whether adequate resources are appropriated
  • Relocation effectiveness and welfare – Scientific questions about whether relocated beavers survive and thrive, and animal welfare concerns during capture and transport
  • Regulatory burden – How strictly relocation will be controlled and whether it creates barriers for farmers and property owners dealing with beaver damage

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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