In 2024, catastrophic wildfires burned much of Hart Mountain, impacting fish and wildlife habitat across the refuge. As a result of this fire, streams like Rock Creek were left with decreased vegetation along their banks. This leads to erosion when heavy rain causes high stream flows. This project supports the refuge’s post-fire recovery plan, which will restore and improve streamside habitat by installing beaver dam analogues to retain water and planting native trees and shrubs.

Volunteers will install beaver dam analogues along Rock Creek to slow water flows, capture sediment, reverse erosion, and increase groundwater levels to support existing streamside vegetation and future plantings.

Completion of ONDA’s stewardship trip registration form is required to sign up for this event.