BEAVER DAM

Response crews encounter a beaver dam along Chugwater Creek that is partially restricting streamflow.  The leading edge of the spill plume has already moved past the structure, but the beaver den shows visible contamination.  Crews cannot determine whether the den is currently occupied and request guidance from natural resource specialists on appropriate actions, including wildlife assessment and any protective or deterrent measures.  The dam is located at GPS coordinates 42.082409, -104.875706.