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A deluge Sunday (9/11/22) and the Pike River restoration is holding back floodwaters on the North Branch exactly as it was designed to do! A drone photo looking north from CTH KR! The entire broad stream shelf is flooded on Monday!

The resilience and vibrancy of nature is on display along the Pike River along the North Branch Pike River in Mt. Pleasant. These photos captured by a trail camera this summer reveal the diversity and beauty of life that is thriving along what was once considered a “dying drainage ditch”.

If you look closely you will see a Beaver Dam at the right edge of the photos. The restoration designs developed for the Pike River include specific spaces where beaver can build their dams, and create ponds that contribute to creating the diverse habitats that support ecological diversity. Yes, there are places were beaver dams can cause problems for people — yet there are ways to restore locations where they are able to coexist. It takes forethought, intentiality, and continual stewardship. But these photos hopefully show that it is well worth the effort!

Take a walk or bike ride on the Pike River trails with your friends, family and loved ones! You’ll be glad you did.