Aug 6 2012 Low Water levels

The water level in the little lake by the Pump House, below the Yukon College residences, is disappearing.  It has dropped dramatically in the last few weeks.  I made a few enquiries, and was told the water coming into the little lake from McIntyre Creek is at normal levels, but it is likely that part of a beaver dam has broken, allowing more water to flow out.

Approximately 3 years ago, under the direction of YTG, a trapper was authorized to trap and kill the beavers. Unfortunately, this human intervention has a huge impact on the area, including the recreational enjoyment of those who enjoyed canoeing and kayaking on the little pond, as well as enjoying watching the beavers as they hustled to get their winter food supply.  I fear that the little lake will soon be nothing more than a mud flat at the rate the lake is drying up.

On a happier side, I also saw two bald eagles sharing the watching perch.  They looked like young eagles, as although they had their white heads, they appeared to be smaller than many that use this perch for hunting.