Katie McCullough, a cybersecurity worker from Arizona, purchased 36 acres near Rio in Dane County, Wisconsin, to enjoy the summers with her pack of furry lodge dwellers. However, she soon discovered a beaver dam on her property causing significant damage to the surrounding area. While traditional responses involved trapping and dam breaching, McCullough opted for coexistence and sought alternatives to address the beaver problem. Flow control devices, like pond levelers, emerged as a solution to manage beaver flooding issues without resorting to lethal measures. Despite the challenges of obtaining permits and navigating the process, proponents believe that promoting coexistence with beavers through non-lethal techniques is crucial. The story highlights the importance of balancing human-wildlife interactions while recognizing the ecological and economic benefits that beavers bring to the environment. McCullough’s journey to coexist with beavers sheds light on the need for a shift in mindset and approach towards managing conflicts with wildlife.
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