What do you believe is the best solution to ice jams along the Taylor and Gunnison rivers? Wed, 02/03/2016 - 5:56pm gunn1son Choices a) wait and see if waters begin to rise; b) breaking them up with machinery; c) explosive devices; d) pumping ground water into the river to prevent them from forming; e) spreading soot or composted leaves on them to speed melting.