It's a very difficult position to be in personally. It's uncomfortable to be opposing a non-profit organization that is doing restoration projects.

It's just one of those things. We can control many aspects of life, but we cannot control nature.

The species have gotten limited areas to live in because of changes in climate and changes of habitat over time. And all humans have encroached upon it further. It's important to maintain that diversity of species.

We all have our different interests and needs, and we're trying to maintain a balance between the health of the creek and the people who depend upon it for water.