beaver dam on the 80

beaver dam at the 80
Originally uploaded by benchristen.

This is one of the beaver dams on the creek running through the 80. We have encouraged the beavers' return to the 80 (by not discouraging it) and with great results! The water level is much higher and the entire creek area is more full of life (bullfrogs have returned, among other animals (coyotes!)). It's amazing to see the beavers' work. They build the damn up and down to constantly maintain their preferred water levels.