# Beavers Threaten Salmon in San Jose River

> Beavers building dams in San Jose's Guadalupe River could harm salmon spawning.
- Title: Beavers Threaten Salmon in San Jose River · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Beavers building dams in San Jose's Guadalupe River could harm salmon spawning. Beavers in San Jose's Guadalupe River may block salmon spawning routes as…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/guadalupe-river-san-jose-beavers-salmon/4161307
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:24:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san jose, guadalupe river, beavers, salmon, south bay clean creeks coalition, santa clara valley water district, news, local
## Beaver Dams in South Bay
A growing beaver population in the South Bay may become a problem for efforts to increase salmon in the area.
## Dams Block Salmon Spawning
The dams are starting to partially block waterways at a time when local salmon are ready to spawn.
## Coalition Seeks Coexistence
The South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition is asking the Santa Clara Valley Water District to find a solution that allows both salmon and beavers to coexist.
## Key takeaway

Beavers in San Jose's Guadalupe River may block salmon spawning routes as dams form.