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Posted on: December 10, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Beaver Dam Debris Mitigation Project Scheduled on San Miguel River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Beaver Dam Debris Mitigation Project Scheduled on San Miguel River

River Trail closed from Willow to Pine during fence installation December 12-13

Telluride, CO --- (December 10, 2024) - The Town of Telluride Public Works Department is proactively addressing potential debris impacts from a large beaver dam on the San Miguel River between South Willow and South Spruce Streets. The dam is supporting a beaver bank lodge upstream, which is occupied by beavers this winter.

In preparation for spring runoff, the Town has partnered with Alpine Water Resources to install a flow-through fence below the current dam to catch debris and prevent blockages in the downstream culverts at Davis and Mahoney Streets. The fence will help ensure that dislodged debris from the dam is contained, reducing the risk of obstructions in the river’s flow and facilitating future debris cleanup.

The flow-through fence will consist of wooden posts and removable mesh panels. Installation is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13, 2024, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The work will require the use of a gas-powered post pounder, chainsaw, and other handheld tools.

During installation, a section of the River Trail between South Willow and South Pine Streets will be closed. Trail users are advised to detour via Pacific Avenue at Pine Street and Willow Street. 

The fence and debris are expected to be removed after high water in the spring or summer of 2025. To accommodate recreational river activities, such as boating, portions of the fence may be temporarily removed earlier in the season to allow river passage.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Town of Telluride at info@telluride-co.gov

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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Proyecto de mitigación de escombros de la presa Beaver en el río San Miguel

River Trail cerrado de Willow a Pine durante la instalación de la valla 12-13 diciembre

Telluride, CO --- (10 de diciembre de 2024) - El Departamento de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Telluride está abordando de forma proactiva los posibles impactos de escombros de una gran presa de castor en el río San Miguel entre las calles South Willow y South Spruce. La presa está soportando un banco de castores río arriba, que está ocupado por castores este invierno.

En preparación para la escorrentía de primavera, la ciudad se ha asociado con Alpine Water Resources para instalar una valla de flujo por debajo de la presa actual para recoger los desechos y evitar bloqueos en las alcantarillas aguas abajo en las calles Davis y Mahoney. La valla ayudará a contener los residuos desalojados de la presa, reduciendo el riesgo de obstrucciones en el caudal del río y facilitando la limpieza de residuos en el futuro.

La valla consistirá en postes de madera y paneles de malla desmontables. La instalación está prevista para el jueves 12 de diciembre y el viernes 13 de diciembre de 2024, entre las 8.00 y las 16.30 horas. El trabajo requerirá el uso de una hincapostes de gas, una motosierra y otras herramientas manuales.

Durante la instalación, se cerrará un tramo de River Trail entre las calles South Willow y South Pine. Se aconseja a los usuarios del sendero que se desvíen por Pacific Avenue a la altura de Pine Street y Willow Street. 

Se espera que la valla y los escombros se retiren después de la crecida, en primavera o verano de 2025. Para dar cabida a las actividades recreativas del río, como la navegación, partes de la valla pueden ser retirados temporalmente antes en la temporada para permitir el paso del río.

Si tiene preguntas o desea más información, póngase en contacto con el Ayuntamiento de Telluride en info@telluride-co.gov

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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