The Mohonk Preserve in New York is undergoing some land use reviews. But their mind is made up about one part of their valuable thriving wetlands and flyway…they know just the kind of tenant they want back in Humpo Marsh.
For the marshland region, the draft plans call for the protection of the marsh habitat which is home to dozens of rare and endangered species as well as some 200 permanent and migratory birds. The Humpo Marsh has also been the occasional home of beavers and beaver dams. Hoagland said he hoped to see the beavers return.
What a welcoming committee! Since the marsh is about 2 hours from our friends at Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife I’m sure there’s got to be a protected corridor and some beavers will find their way to your wetlands soon. It is great to see that people recognize what a boon they can be for all kinds of wildlife and I’m happy to hear they’ll be welcome.
Marion Dubois, a former town board member as well as an ardent environmental activist, applauded OSI and the Preserve both for the acquisition and for their management and stewardship plans. “I’m so excited that they want the beavers to return to Humpo Marsh. Beavers clean our air our water, and are our greatest, natural environmentalists. I know some on Butterville Road want nothing to change, but guess what? Change happens, and this kind of change is something that protects our open space, preserves our clean water, clean air, our wildlife corridors and our tourist economy as well as our quality of life.”
Marion! Soul-sister! Do we have things to talk about! And you were once on the town board? Like the city council? Be still my heart. Have you ever considered relocation? Northern California has some lovely coastal views and chardonnays to offer. Maybe you want to be on our city council? We have four beavers in town at the moment and are hoping for more?
Well I wish them well, and thanks BK in Georgia for the news alert! No one should be surprised that yesterday I was contacted by the second rancher from Texas who wants beaver on their property to help eek out their very small water supply. I offered some suggestions but of course Texas has no statewide beaver relocation plan and generally believes they only bring trouble.
Boy do they have a lot to learn! (Oh and thanks to this delightful passage on alots that crossed my path this weekend I have spared you at least two typos. Its a very fun read if you have time.)
