Water levels in many of the wetlands are regulated via a system of dikes and control structures to produce the types of vegetation favored by many species of furbearers and waterfowl. Other techniques used to increase the value of wetlands include prescribed burning and ditch leveling. Cattail stands are managed by water level control and mechanical treatment. [emphasis added]As we've perused the brochure over the past few days, it's become clear to us that there are many areas of the W.M.A. that we haven't even begun to explore, even though they're essentially in our backyard. We now have something to work on before and after this and next year's hunting seasons. It's embarrassing how readily we go from developing a habit to falling into a rut about where and how we get around. Anyhow, here's the promised pictures of the neighborhood beaver dam, or what's left of it.
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| what's left is half a beaver dam
Photo by J. Harrington
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| a closer look at what's left
Photo by J. Harrington
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| the other half is on the left bank behind the tree
Photo by J. Harrington
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| whose beaver dam removal tool?
Photo by J. Harrington
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The Beaver
Author Unknown
The forest creatures pause in awe as the mighty Beaver passes.
They stare from rock and fallen log, from treetop and from grasses.
The bear, the fox, and buffalo, and all their feathered neighbors,
Bend a knee and bow a head,
And somewhere grateful prayers are said,
For every creature hoped to see the Beaver as it passes.
The Beaver's strength is legend, it's noble, wise and good,
And word goes out to every corner of that primal wood.
The coming of the Beaver means an end to hardships here.
The mountain stream will halt its course;
Provide a bounteous water source;
For one thing every creature knows is Beavers dam good!
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