Category Archives: Observations

The End of the Innocence? — Or the Beginning of an Answer?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Sometimes the complexities of life seem to be — more — than we would like them to be. Often, it really isn’t that things are nearly so dire, or difficult, as our thoughts and feelings might make them out to … Continue reading →

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To Those Who’ve Made what we Take for Granted – Into Reality

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Often, at this time of year, nations, corporations, organizations and individuals take a look at the “year in review,” and evaluate the progress (or lack thereof) for their respective goals, objectives and purposes. For the Alvord cutthroat trout, it honestly … Continue reading →

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A Few Exigent Questions — in Pursuit of Apt Answers

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Over the five years since Dr. Behnke first noted the remnant of phenotypical Alvord cutthroat trout in ***** Creek of the **** ******** National Wildlife Refuge, there have almost certainly been more questions asked—than there have been answers attained. One … Continue reading →

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What is — the Cost — of our Technological Advancement?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

We live in an amazing day and age.  Knowledge has increased exponentially in our lifetime.  What was considered impossible just a few years ago, is now not only possible—in some cases it is commonplace.  A whole generation has arrived that … Continue reading →

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Will We Bequeath a Living Legacy — or Only a Memory?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Incredibly, four summers on ***** Creek have come and gone for us.  Some trout in the stream have become like “old friends,” having caught them multiple times over the years. A few photos on the site are of some of … Continue reading →

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of Origins and History: the Rarest of Possibilities

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Some questions may persist as to just how alvordensis made it to ***** Creek.  Though there is historical reference about the translocation of Alvords from Trout Creek to the basin westward of their former home, an ichthyologist might still have questions to ask… … Continue reading →

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Haunting Living Realities from the Alvord Basin

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Sometimes it seems very difficult—if not impossible—to find the perfect words to describe what one is thinking or feeling about a subject intensely near and dear to one’s heart.  Such may be the case after our most recent foray to … Continue reading →

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What Really Matters

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

The survival of any species depends on its ability to reproduce, and upon the survival of its young.  There are many factors that can reduce a population to the point of extinction. What are some of those factors and how … Continue reading →

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Questions from the Pluvial Past

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

In Native Trout of North America, Robert Smith relates that the University of California, Davis “turned up strong evidence of Lahontan cutthroat ancestry and a unique allele found only in Alvord Trout.  There was also evidence of an ancient rainbow influence … Continue reading →

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