Learn about Beaver Dam Analogs, May 24

By SFNF

Media is invited to observe Santa Fe National Forest personnel and volunteers as they assemble beaver dams along the streambank of the Rio Cebolla on the Santa Fe National Forest.

The purpose is to learn about Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs), a method to improve riparian wetlands and aquatic habitats.  The method involves building structures that mimic natural beaver dams and reconnect stream channels to their floodplains that have “downcut” due to past land use impacts.

“It’s great to work with volunteers from the public to improve stream and riparian areas,” said Cecil Rich, fish and aquatic program manager for the Santa Fe National Forest.  “Participants really enjoy seeing the immediate results as we build the dams.”

When:

Thursday, May 24

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

(12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. lunch break)

Where:

Rio Cebolla downstream from Forest Service Road 376 (maps attached)

State Road 4, north of Jemez Pueblo

Directions:

Turn left on SR 485 and drive about 5.5 miles to Gilman tunnels (SR 485 turns into FR 376)

Continue about 10 miles to worksite (small parking area on left)

RSVPs requested

For more information, contact the Santa Fe National Forest Public Affairs Office:  (505)438-5320 or 5321.