Beavers Causing Damage

Beavers Causing Flooding

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Flexible Pond Leveler

What is a Flexible Pond Leveler?

Imagine a long, snake-like pipe made of tough, flexible material like corrugated plastic. One end rests in the depths of the beaver dam, while the other snakes out and down to a lower water level. Here’s how it works:

Invisible to beavers: The intake of the pipe is hidden inside a large wire cage submerged deep in the water, out of the beavers’ way. They can’t detect the subtle water flow into the pipe, so they don’t try to block it.
Controlled water flow: The pipe acts like a permanent leak in the dam, gently drawing down excess water and keeping the pond level stable. You can even adjust the height of the pipe on the dam side to fine-tune the desired water level.
No more beaver battles: Unlike more aggressive methods like dam breaching or trapping, the Flexible Pond Leveler leaves the beavers and their dam mostly intact. This coexistence method is ideal for preserving the ecological benefits of beaver ponds while keeping areas that you don’t want flooded from getting inundated.

Case Studies

Starker Arts Park in Corvallis

Speisschaert Farms in Forest Grove, OR

Shipley-Cook Farmstead

Deer Island Project, Oregon

Benefits of Flexible Pond Levelers

Effective flood control: Maintains a safe water level without harming the beavers or the habitat they have created.
Minimal maintenance: Once installed, it’s a set-and-forget solution that the beavers can’t easily tamper with and requires little maintenance over time.
Environmentally friendly: Promotes coexistence between humans and beavers, preserving the valuable ecosystems they create.

Considerations Before Installing

Of course, it’s important to check with local regulations before installing any pond leveler, and ensure it’s done by a qualified professional. But if you’re facing beaver-induced flooding, a Flexible Pond Leveler might turn out to be a win-win solution for you and the beavers.