Unblocking a Small Stream and Clearing a Culvert Opening

[@marsham333]

I have watched a lot of dam breakers, culvert openers, and all. I only watch your channel, because you are soft spoken, do what needs to be done, and seem to be happy with it. Thanks for your hard work.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I appreciate that!

[@peterchapman3740]

To all them saying he doing it wrong ,go make your own channel ,and see who many say your doing it wrong

[@LindseyMoody-ef6pj]

Armchair experts.... Don't you love 'em. 😅

[@jeffclark2725]

Well said,thumbs up,just found this video,this morning,,amazing what one person can do for stream maintenance out there,

[@holymoly6829]

Very well said 🙌

[@3161robbie]

That was awesome moving those big rocks! Like everything in life, we learn as we go! We gain experience and when we know better we do better. Cut people some slack. They don’t have to be out here doing any of this! Watch and enjoy! Great job!!!❤

[@Quid2005]

The cement post is such a simplistic solution to an often over-engineered problem

[@jeffclark2725]

Great video, and you saw that from the road,Thumbs up

[@ywc378]

Always a pleasure watching you unclogging a stream, so meticulously! Seeing the rush of water and leaves, very satisfying! Well done! 😊

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bourbontrail565]

Some need helmets and excuses but you use strength and logic. Thanks Cuz ! We enjoyed it.

[@artistartist2689]

Such back breaking work. Thank you. Man your video is so peaceful! First time watcher!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Quid2005]

The flow of leaves was lovely!

[@PleasantlyConfused6816]

New York in the fall! GORGEOUS ❤

[@lindahollister5530]

Nice job, you do. Thanks for another clean up video😅😅😅

[@carolb29]

beautiful spot with all the yellow trees and forest floor

[@carolrangnow]

awesome hidden stream

[@susancalvert3973]

Thankyou, I enjoyed watching you video 😊😊😊

[@alfitche3135]

Top job mate

[@tuckerdale-g4u]

Such a beautiful place with all the colours behind you. Excellent job my friend.👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Guitarzan8]

I regularly move boulders of that size at my cabin. I wonder if an 8’ length of rope or tow strap would help you? I like your clearing style, but you’re WAY more thorough than I would be. I’d throw all the branches to the side and move on and let Mother Nature do the rest. Nice work, your community would thank you if they only knew.

[@annasanchez7930]

That was some serious work moving those big rocks

[@rafiqahmad318]

Good man hard work excellent Thks rafiq canada

[@kathymurphy7026]

Great job! Pretty there and the sound of the water is peaceful now that you’ve opened it

[@Grab_your_Waders]

It really is!

[@lynneluv8664]

Jobs like this are a thankless task, as long as you are happy and safe to continue with what you’re doing, so are we 😊

[@randywerner7890]

Good job.

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Great job buddy, busting your butt out there making all kinds of improvements for the water to flow unrestricted. Well done sir!

[@jackiejones1684]

As always a great job, lovely seeing the autumn colours

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Many thanks!

[@Tbird1549]

That concrete post was interesting I never really saw one like that before but like you said it did it job not blocking the culvert. Thanks for another terrific video! Stay safe and stay healthy! Have a great weekend!

[@ClaudeGregg-w2c]

Nice 👍

[@frothe42]

Great job! I was hoping you would move that rotten tree, you can get rid of that the next time you return. Moving that huge piece of macadam made a huge difference! I did not think you would be able to move it, you event did. Well done!

[@durhamguy]

It looks a nice place to sit n relax listening to the creek flowing by

[@deborahnewton5455]

Except for the road noise.

[@ladypip]

Well done 👍 , good water management is so vital and essential .

[@jennyprintannier7652]

Good on you Mr Muscles 💪….thanks for another great video ❤

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Much appreciated

[@Ladybug-j3p]

Great job. Those rocks looked heavy.

[@2sillygrams]

Well done! Thanks for your commitment! 😊

[@bewarethefork]

Super relaxing, satisfying videos. Good camera angles, good amount of talking. You are my new go to for unclogging. Thanks so much!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Awesome, thank you!

[@APizzaDriver]

Hi Mike, enjoyed this and all your videos. You show how beautiful NYS is. I am originally from Utica, now living in Buenos Aires. Love seeing your area, especially in fall. PS we have the same accent!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks for watching!

[@derekblack8189]

Good to have you back.

[@janetwhite3768]

Good job 👍🏾 😊

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks 💯

[@fayedewitt4183]

Beautiful area❤😊

[@alisonbriggs649]

Wow you got that running way better

[@tboettge2]

Great job as always. Your strength is amazing and your detail to see the things that need to be fixed. Thanks for always sharing with us.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I appreciate that

[@CryogenicFire]

So soothing to watch. Thank you.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@teresal5959]

You are a very hard worker!! Stream flowing good now!!!!

[@dgdkhyala5274]

well done

[@maryfluker8268]

Keep up the good work 👏 yo u make a difference. The beautiful fall

[@maryfluker8268]

The good work you do is good for the environment 👏 👍 it makes the place more beautiful the fall colors are a perfect background for what you are doing ✅ 😀 😊 good luck 👍.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you! 😊

[@excession3076]

Nice job, harder than it looked at first. Please go back and saw that log up though (next to the concrete post), really thought you were going to be able to shift it. Plus it would be fun to see upstream.

[@mariarichmond4179]

Nice to see you back again, great job as always. You come across as a very interesting person.Thank you for the great videos 😊😊😊

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you very much!

[@nancyannirvin4507]

Nice job. Give the log a year or so and it will be more moveable. LOL

[@alonys]

this is so relaxing. Thank you.

[@zoehughes5704]

This has to be my favorite video you have done. So satisfying and relaxing. You make it look very easy and efficient when I know it is hard work. Zennnnnnnn

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petecollins4925]

Flowing nicely at the end there. Another clearance that demanded a lot of hard work, those were some big old chunks of concrete you had to move, particularly that beast by the culvert entrance. Another very enjoyable video, thanks for taking us with you.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Looks like it was the corner of the culvert wall that fell in.

[@deborareid524]

Job well done love the sound of the water.

[@brendaeberly676]

Thank you for another job well done

[@sophiagavra2872]

Very good job 👍

[@Lawrie_B]

Great job your doing mate, keep safe and thank you for your hard work 👏👏👏🇳🇿

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Much appreciated

[@sheilarowan8664]

You have done an amazing job well done ❤❤❤❤

[@clearlynotwoke4929]

Another great job!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kevindevine5102]

good one

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks for the visit

[@gramof5396]

I love your videos! Such beautiful places you take us to. Nice job once again!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you very much!

[@ИраСкания]

You are very athletic and strong 💪🤝! Great job my friend 🌟🤗🏆

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks for the visit

[@kelvingrebert7315]

such a great job

[@jacquesb8927]

Good job!

[@Roy-l7v]

great job. that concrete post looks like an old property marker. You should be getting your first frost soon. here in the PNW, WA. We had our first frost. the mtns are loaded with snow. Early Winter..

[@xaviarthunders4894]

love your videos. Keep up the enjoyable work!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Glad you like them!

[@marjolein523]

Well done! 😊

[@R118GSiVVC]

Good work!

[@barbaraannroach6033]

Ok we will go with a few safety tips. A pair of gloves for fair weather and winter and both pairs being water proof, as soon as he can a pair of over the hip waders. Always wondered why some of these young folks don’t also include a small saw that would help with removal of that log. A case of nosey old person! Just wanted to add with limited n tools nice job!

[@ClaudeGregg-w2c]

I don't know how any one thinks they know how to clean a stream better than anyone else.

[@dolorescoelho4282]

Thank you for the amazing video ❤

[@suelistrapasson4987]

👏👏👏👏👏. From Brazil.

[@ithacacomments4811]

"Check dams are temporary structures designed across drainage systems, ditches and swales to control stormwater runoff, prevent erosion, traps sediment, and prevent it from passing through the dam. Check dams are mostly constructed using rocks, sediment retention fiber rolls, stones, sand and gravel bags."

[@Della-ih5hj]

I think you do a good job making the pathway for the water to flow,..by moving those big rocks and debris out of the way,..

[@ggdeb2963]

Great job 🎉😊

[@johnkranz4004]

Very nice work

[@ClaudeGregg-w2c]

Keep doing your work, I hope all the haters fall in the stream 😊

[@anitablack9388]

I love watching you and you do a great job 🐸👻🎃

[@vickmedford2341]

Good job

[@JuliusCrawley-m6w]

Different way of unblocking but can appreciate it

[@navigatorofnone]

i suspect the road on top of that specific place had experienced a few road washouts.

[@shawnbarczak1766]

In regards to moving the rocks you moved i would have thought to leave them there as a way of erosion control despite how much water and debris the were holding up...

[@ithacacomments4811]

Yes...sometimes slowing down the water is a good thing! "Check dams are temporary structures designed across drainage systems, ditches and swales to control stormwater runoff, prevent erosion, traps sediment, and prevent it from passing through the dam. Check dams are mostly constructed using rocks, sediment retention fiber rolls, stones, sand and gravel bags."

[@OG29]

I sometimes watch hydroscaping videos, mostly because I enjoy the sound of running water. I don't believe water needs any help so I don't interfere. It will find sea level without any help at all. Then it will evaporate, rise, fall on top of a mountain and do it all over again for all time.

[@robbieoverby1694]

Looking forward to you 1st in 2024!!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

coming soon!

[@mikemccormick3764]

Gloves to protect hands in case you grab something to move it and get “stuck” by it ? Could lead to nasty infection ? Not criticizing, just asking. Thnx…

[@kathygoskey6701]

A lot of big rocks being moved!

[@marilynhemingway5219]

That's for sure. Strong arms.

[@alphonsdejong6982]

Good job man!! Well done. Maybe you use a chainsaw for the big log?

[@louisetremblay5603]

24:50 this looks like the type of bones I used to give my dogs (before I knew better)...

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺🥰

[@Maine307]

that is a boundry marker..looks a lot like a countym line marker

[@karanruth2207]

Was that a beaver dam or a clog? 😊 ❤ 🇬🇧

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Just a clog.

[@Falconurbex]

I think that was a cat bone that u found as it looks like 1

[@derekblack8189]

Those who can, do, those who can't, make stupid comments👍

[@ΗΡΩΠΑΣΧΟΥ]

Veru goud tzob

[@dianhildabrandkenton9741]

Is that a land marker?

[@Grab_your_Waders]

potentially

[@ghok116]

WHERE ARE YOU? I HOPE EVERYTHING IS OKAY, YOU HAVEN'T POSTED A VIDEO IN A WHILE. HOPE YOU WILL BE POSTING SOON.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I'm still here, my brother just bought a house and I've been busy there helping him get some things done before they move in.

[@ghok116]

Thank you for replying so quickly.... I was really really worried. Congrat's to your brother on his house. You're a very sweet brother.

[@Falconurbex]

Well done m8 great job post 10 would be proud of the hard work u put into clearing that mess up..Keep up the good work and see you in your next video.

[@DarrenChilvers]

Few times there i got worried for your fingers and toes

[@mhenhawke5093]

Good job bro, but be careful, it's not worth busting a nut over.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Canine bone: dog, fox, coyote.

[@chuckschroeder8785]

Maybe a deer bone ?

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Bingo

[@mikehicks9488]

I always enjoy watching your work, but I don't understand why you would un-dam a stream that is not a flooding hazard. Water that sits for a while has time to soak into the ground. I know that's one of the benefits of beaver dams.

[@ithacacomments4811]

Exactly. Many landowners are placing small dams across streams that go through the Iands to hold the water. Check Dams. "Check dams are temporary structures designed across drainage systems, ditches and swales to control stormwater runoff, prevent erosion, traps sediment, and prevent it from passing through the dam. Check dams are mostly constructed using rocks, sediment retention fiber rolls, stones, sand and gravel bags."

[@ТатьянаЧеркасова-у1в]

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[@ИринаКизим-к4ы]

🏋️🏋️🏋️😓😓👏👏👏👏 ты бревно то убери , оттащи пожалуй.

[@Simonsimon-fy3hq]

Would a fork be easier for you?