Appreciation post: Spotting otter tracks after a creek job shifted my view
In my experience, dredging often feels like a grind, just moving muck from point A to B. But after we cleared a silted-up section last month, I noticed fresh otter tracks along the new bank the next day. Your mileage may vary, but it made me see that our work can actually help nature bounce back in small ways. Take this with a grain of salt, but now I keep an eye out for little signs like that, and it adds a nice layer to the job. It's not something they teach you in training, but it sure sticks with you.