I am a property owner affected by continuous and increasing episodes of flooding, leading to foundational issues in my home and loss of trees on my land. The cause? An unchecked swamp and a blocked culvert. This is not just a personal issue, it affects numerous homeowners and ecosystems in the surrounding areas.

The ideal solution involves the responsible parties implementing a beaver baffle, a non-lethal method for controlling water levels impacted by beaver activity. Furthermore, clearing the existing blocked culverts would ensure proper water flow, reducing the risk of preventable flooding.

According to Floodlist, recurrent flooding can decrease property values by as much as 25% (Per "Flooding and Real Estate - Floodlist"). This doesn't only impact homeowners, it affects municipalities via a reduction in property tax revenues. Meanwhile, The Wildlife Society indicates that the implementation of beaver baffles can help manage rising water levels without harming local beaver populations, aiding in maintaining the local biodiversity ("Beaver Management using Flow Devices - The Wildlife Society").

We need to take action to protect both our homes and our local ecosystems. Demand that these integral and environment-friendly infrastructure improvements be made to prevent future damage. This is a call to save our homes, our community, and our environment. Please, sign this petition.