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Council hears rising complaints about beaver dams blocking trails and livestock routes in San Rafael River
Summary
Ranchers and council members described beaver dams and felled trees in the San Rafael River that are increasingly blocking horse and cattle travel between Fuller's Bottom and Swinging Bridge. The council agreed to convene BLM and local permit holders to inspect the site and explore trapping, trail rerouting or other mitigation at the next meeting.
Ranchers, trail users and council members told the Emery County Public Lands Council that beaver activity in the San Rafael River is blocking historic crossings and impeding livestock and horse travel.
"I can't move my cows through there," said Jaren Hanson of the Utah Farm Bureau, summarizing a local producer's report about conditions between Fuller's Bottom and Swinging Bridge. Council members said flood season and a buildup…
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