# Beavers Removed to Fix Road Flooding | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-07-04T19:35:02+00:00
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Beavers got the boot in Hatcher Pass — state crews removed two ponds and three beavers along Archangel Road in late 2025 to stop flooding and protect road infrastructure. These ponds, beloved by locals for decades as a safe, wildlife-watching hotspot, were repeatedly blocking culverts. Officials say it’s standard practice statewide, done under a Fish and Game permit. While some residents are heartbroken — calling it a loss of rare Alaskan nature access — similar actions happened back in 2000. No more removals are planned nearby, but the battle between nature’s engineers and human infrastructure continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/286f5a27cf183eee

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