What's Wrong?
2007-01-31
It's virtually impossible to really fix what you don't know is wrong. I mean, how many things are so easy to fix that the answer is skin deep? Yah - so... many folks will offer up their opinion of the "magic bullet fix" by briefly looking at the problem - all the while they're just waiting slap you around with their amazing "foresight"...Another way to say it is: To a hammer, all problems look like nails...Don't let anyone help you with your problems unless they've listened and tried to understand what the problems really are...
This brings us to the second step of the river restoration process - assessment! There are many factors that influence trout habitat in rivers: depth of water, cover (trees on the bank), water temperature, speed of water, water quality, bug life....to name a few. To even begin to address these issues - they have to be measured - observed - seperately and in relation to each other. These pieces fit together in a puzzle that reveals the health of the river at the time of observation (this is important because just like our own personal problems - they change as seasons and circumstances change!). Only then, can one responsibly put together a plan for enhancing the river for trout!
We have to press past the cursory question of "What's wrong?" and move towards intent listening, patient understanding, and detailed observation... hard to do in relationships - easier with nature!
Later!
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