Unclogging the Hudson River Culvert by Removing a Huge Beaver Dam

Hello ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!
In today's video I visit the Hudson River culvert and discover a beaver has built a massive dam at the entrance. Watch as I tear it apart and drain the thousands of gallons of water held back. I hope you all enjoy this video.
Some have asked how they could help support the channel, so I made a couple of t-shirt designs as well as a hooded sweatshirt for anyone interested in helping out but also getting something in return.
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[@Grab_your_Waders]

For all the "Chain saw" comments I did return with a chainsaw a few days later. check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp-lioCDZd-BbLs Thanks for watching!

[@denniswray470]

I would think a chain saw would be an asset to you on jobs like this.

[@markolinger813]

You are committed I have to give you that. Your Community must really appreciate you. Great Work.

[@culvertsandmore]

this was really fun! thanks for taking us along.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@drishratdar]

Marvelous to see a small creature building an amazing dam. Nature indeed is mesmerizing and baffling

[@dougstaines986]

I had a summer job in the oil patch in N. Alberta. One of our jobs was to unplug culverts that the beavers had dammed. So being the rookie I had to crawl up the culvert from the down stream side and pull the dam apart. The first branch I pulled caused the whole dam to release. The water flushed me out like a turd in a toilet.

[@junecooke1325]

I enjoyed this , but love Post 10. He tells you all about the beavers and trees and the way rivers and wilderness works.

[@shirleyanneyoung955]

Don’t watch other’s videos and expect them to be clones of Post 10. 🙄🙄🙄

[@WillSurvive2TheEnd]

​@@shirleyanneyoung955Post 10 actually started a fad. lots of copycats. it's a good work to do like this, volunteer work. but it's dangerous in some cases and Post 10 is OSHA trained. I don't know how many of the copycats are. I doubt very few. but they do it for views. they see how popular Post 10 is and they just want to do the same thing. but if they don't know what they're doing they could get into serious trouble either with the law or physically.

[@CryogenicFire]

Dude! You moved mountains there! That is a hellova job you did. Outstanding!

[@karnott57]

Wouldn’t it be easier to just use your hands for something like this?

[@Grab_your_Waders]

the rake is like a hand on steroids when ripping into the pile. I use my hands when needed but prefer the rake as I bend over less.

[@PleasantlyConfused6816]

Go and show him!

[@karnott57]

@@PleasantlyConfused6816I was just asking, no need to get snarky!!

[@larnoralacey9339]

Lol I came to comments to see if anyone asked. Cause those logs big AF for that rake.

[@jazman1967]

Maybe a chainsaw would help

[@dantealighieri9540]

Respect and greetings from the Netherlands.

[@michaelzorro2738]

Thank you for sharing and most of all for caring and actually doing your best for clearing our riverways...

[@SylviaRingland-eu8xd]

Bring a chainsaw next time. Great work!

[@SandDuneProperties]

Absolutely!!!

[@karnott57]

I bet every beaver lodge in the area has a “most wanted” picture of you hanging in it!

[@durhamguy]

This was an epic clearance, your dedication to clearing this dam has to be applauded. Liking the long videos too.keep on the same path.please everyone drop a like,it takes a second

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Much appreciated.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

No wst I'm dropping a like on something so poorly planned and executed!!! Damn you must live a boring life to waste 2hrs watching that crap.

[@holymoly6829]

This gentleman said towards the end of his video that he was exhausted after clearing tons of rubbish stuck in the beaver dam I would have been out of action for a week after that shift he did Amazing 🤩 👍

[@connieeberle5862]

After watching the whole thing, all I can say is AMAZING !!!!!

[@willaputney3947]

THIS IS JUST SO FASCINATING TO WATCH HOW THIS DAM WAS BUILT AND HOW MUCH HARD WORK FOR YOU TO DISMANTLE, GREAT JOB

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@clintsessions5949]

Why is this video so oddly satisfying to watch?

[@mariarichmond4179]

The ingenuity of the beavers is incredible. I liked the way you showed us both sides of the dam, then we as the watcher realise the depth the beavers have built it. Don’t worry about the camera work, for me just watching your determination is camera work enough. Excellent work 🎉🎉

[@Grab_your_Waders]

TY!

[@phillipcaldwell-p5i]

You are right, that beaver is a master builder. This was the toughest dam removal I have ever seen.

[@MANOFKENT149]

Yes, and to move those tree trunks into position was ingenious and strong too.

[@fjb6407]

You are a brave and determined dude, that is a daunting task at the least. And that sticky muck on the bottom is very hard to remove because it has branches and rocks in it. Your the man, to stick with it so long. RESPECT!!

[@geraldinebennett8321]

Wow, that was a marathon! I didn’t think I would watch such a long video but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very peaceful and exciting to see how much you could do. Thank you.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterstringer3285]

That was a hard days work, good too watch. Well done sir!

[@leonilagutiza1035]

God bless you bountifully for unclogging by yourself such enomous debris. It is simply an heroic act. Your family and community must be very very proud of you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@margaretcoote6806]

I rarely comment on videos butI just have to say you are like a power horse who just keeps going. The work you did pulling that beaver dam apart was incredible. No wonder you were exhausted. Don’t know how you kept going . You must have a strong heart, both physically and your outlook and attitude. Well done.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I appreciate that!

[@Joy-TX]

Great job, that’s a lot of work 😊

[@MaginFlaBlueChoice]

BRAVO! Looks great! Amazing!

[@wynonarburgstiner4667]

That was amazing work, what a great thing to do for others.

[@chrisdyer6370]

All that lovely firewood!

[@johnandrews2167]

27:47 The camera got so impatient that it just started to wander away. LOL

[@perciemcqueen5040]

You need a Superman cape. The city of Hudson should pay you for all of this work if they don’t already! The world functions because of men like you who are willing to get their hands dirty for the greater good. Every time I thought you finished there was another log!😮 I have a cousin who has a home on the Hudson River. Thank you!

[@VinodKumar-hj4ys]

fantastic job ,having chain hacksaw for cutting big log would have made the job more easier

[@richiegangemi5258]

You are the MAN ....great job ....👏

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks 👍

[@benjamingaines6472]

30 years younger, and I would love helping this brother do that. Makes you work!

[@stuevans7013]

man , you are relentless .. so pleased we dont have these dam things in nz.

[@JaniceBattle-ph2lr]

Can't you use a chainsaw to reduce the larger logs. Unless cut down they will continue to clog the way. We cleared a small blockage this way, and each spring it happens again. You are a hard worker, stay safe.

[@carmenmarshall5787]

I thought about a chainsaw, too. But there would go the peacefulness, wildlife and the echo in the culvert would be heard everywhere. It’s a lovely rural area. Would it be allowed?

[@AIRDOODOO]

Spoken like a woman who has never done brush clearing, go bird watch @@carmenmarshall5787

[@svenschede5392]

@@carmenmarshall5787 Electric chainsaw.....

[@shirleyanneyoung955]

Credit him for what he does, not for what he doesn’t. Jeez!

[@isabelmilagre]

Hello, I'm your subscriber from far away -PORTUGAL. I could be watching the eclipse live but I really admire your work. I simply prefer to be here, appreciating every gesture you make in favour of nature. Excellent work!

[@tuckerdale-g4u]

So please your back..been waiting for this one.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Hope you like it!

[@tuckerdale-g4u]

Beautiful area.

[@tuckerdale-g4u]

Got a good flow going..

[@baconsoda]

So, here's me, sitting in Ireland and excited that I am about to walk out to see the Hudson River for the first time in my life. Your videos might have more impact than you imagine! They are also very relaxing to watch. Thank you. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Hope you enjoy it; I'll try to get some better footage instead of blinding you with glare lol

[@lesleyelle497]

Great job removing that big complicated beaver dam, some of those logs were huge and heavy. Thanks for posting it.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks for watching!

[@MsGilly60]

Dear lord, what a fantastic job, a long time ago but still.

[@suzanneholdsworth7869]

This was the first video I saw of yours.Still watching now.Keep them coming

[@ms-mac521]

were there ever beavers there? beavers can only move logs if there is enough water. it seems to me more like dead wood that was driven at high tide. good work!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

If you look closely throughout the video, there are signs of beavers everywhere. Partially cut trees along the shore, beaver cut sticks in the pile, mud and leaves mixed and placed up high in the dam as well as all the sticks with the bark chewed off. I'm going to order a trail cam and leave it down there to put this debate to rest lol.

[@symons666]

You certainly made a lot of hard work for yourself !

[@deineadam2240]

Thank you! Loved the video

[@Tbird1549]

Terrific job once again!

[@siwlandstrom3340]

Good job ❤🎉😊😊😊😊

[@sallieharris4940]

Well done , I can't believe how much you accomplished in such a short time ,you deserve a well earned rest !🎉🎉

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you!!

[@karnott57]

It’s amazing the huge logs that beavers can maneuver around!

[@janetwhite3768]

Excellent work….just excellent! 😊

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Hscaper]

The amount of dexterity and stamina needed for the amount of time you did this is amazing!

[@AYY116]

Sir, You are a gentle Giant. Thank You 4 ur work

[@tuckerdale-g4u]

Your doing a fantastic job, love watching. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@tuckerdale-g4u]

Be careful of your back moving those logs. Amazing job. Loved watching ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tuckerdale-g4u]

One the best videos I ever watched. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jonabriggs8829]

Love your Video's

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you!

[@susanbradshaw8369]

Don't use the hands until you have given snakes time to get out of wood lol

[@jeffreylowry7984]

New 2 your channel. Jeff from Lebanon PA and I wanna tell you that you are awesome man and keep making videos. 👍👍🤠🤠🤠

[@torccchaser6712]

truly great job !!

[@megsybond]

I guess that makes you busier than a beaver! I'm exhausted just watching you! Great job.

[@ursulapanikowski5065]

He's also very good I like to watch him too Post 10 is the best one.

[@donna6639]

Chain Saw or not, you're one hell of a hard worker! God bless you.

[@mardiwilcox2922]

Amazing. Truly amazing!!! Bet you were one tired guy that day!!!!

[@rastaralph7154]

Tap the focus at something on the ground or river or in the sky to get rid of the over exposure. 👍❤️💛💚

[@georgevandyke3332]

You did a fantastic job, Thank you😀

[@Grab_your_Waders]

No problem 😊

[@michealsass9689]

The longer I watch this, the more satisfying it is. Lol

[@paullucas4791]

You worked hard, an entertaining video you have provided for us, and all in a good cause, thankyou.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I appreciate that!

[@davidcarroll965]

Awesome job ! I got tired just watching you do all that work !

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks 👍

[@lindahollister5530]

Stay safe. Nice job you are doing there. Way to go on what you did a lot!!!!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you, I will

[@ruzavidmar4255]

God bless your for hardworking

[@Edenz19]

Nice haircut😎

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks 😅

[@Ryukai-san]

27:48, Whelp, Time to go for a walk! 🤣

[@AnnewithanA73]

Your video makes me want to just reach in there and be part of the action: no, move this limb; pull on that; push that downstream. Sheesh!😊

[@carolrangnow]

huray ,you got it great job, hard work

[@crickettjd]

Awesome job; awesome video!!! Love watching your channel; always a wonderful job!!! Can't wait to see the next one!!!

[@TheGothicDemoness]

What an incredible damn and your endurance t clear something enormous apart. Your video got recommended as I watch post10. I salute you sir.

[@robinharrison3907]

Great Work Bud 👍👍Your dedication is fantastic 👍👍You must be worn out well done 😀😀👍👍

[@hazelwood55]

I can just picture Mike Rowe doing a show on this job.

[@she9896]

Excellent…looking forward to more

[@Boyd7626]

That was a hell of a job!! Kudo's to you for your persistence!!

[@donna-marieosullivan6590]

Wow, your a hard worker. I really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks 👍

[@user-mj6lap17]

You have did a wonderful job cleaning out the beaver dam, it sure looks good now, i hope he don't come back and build it back , be bless.

[@jolynschott7189]

That was one serious Beaver who made that dam

[@georgesebastian6306]

Stumbled across your channel today. I don't know where along the Hudson you are located but you immediately triggered 65 year old memories of trapping muskrats in the tidal swamps of the Minisceongo Creek which dumped into the Hudson, Thanks!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Welcome aboard!

[@user-iu3fo7gr9q]

Great job mate.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sandratabron3677]

❤Great job

[@Sitharos]

Nice work my dude!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thanks for the visit

[@wildflowers1914]

That was a tough one. Good job and don’t get over heated. 😊

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I drank 2 bottles of water but it was getting warm with the waders on, so I had to stop and get them off.

[@BreMil-sl5mu]

Gloves would be a good thing to be wearing. A saw is a must. This is hard work. Very hard work. And it is so often neglected by local governments. They can't do everything and it is great that you are working at this. ...kudos

[@fantomfotog]

BEFORE I GOT INTO VIDEO I WAS THINKING YOU NEEDED A CHAIN SAW!

[@suzannelove7717]

Loved the manoeuvre those logs 😆

[@1967BlackRose]

Interesting to watch

[@luludawg1]

You did outstanding!

[@respeckmyname74]

Best one ive seen so far im glad you were smart enough to let the water help you and take all the debris down stream so it just doesnt end up beinmg used again the next day to remake the dam.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I returned after this video with a chainsaw and completed the job. I also returned a few days after that for a follow up video. Its 100% clear and wide open now. Thanks for watching.

[@ricardom2627]

It amazes me the amount of work you put into this. Great job on clearing that. And yes, those pesky beavers will try to dam it back up. Stay safe.

[@padraiglyons5574]

reminds me of early Post 10 content. i love it.

[@mrhearse777]

Man you sure know the meaning of HARD WORK. All power to your elbow.RESPECT.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

I appreciate that!

[@lbl9066]

This one is interesting.. watching the water flow over and under the logs…😊

[@margaretgarcia3097]

Great job! Now, that was a hard work.

[@Chrislimey38]

Wow!!!😮 You must eat all of your Spinach Pop Eye 😂😅😀😁😀😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DD-sp2qs]

You may want to add a chain saw to your tool box and save your back. Great job by the way. 😅

[@Haven2U]

You did your best. Respect to you.

[@historygradstu]

Great job man!

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@theothered2549]

Seems like a chain saw would be a tremendous help.