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rstoakes.bsky.social
Proud Californian, retired publisher, ex mayor, ex county supervisor, advocate for impact-reducing land-use planning and environmental protection. Definitely gives a sh*t.
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A hip-pocket meadow with a lovely bit of creek that I came across this past summer. I fished small streams as a kid, and over the past few years have happily rediscovered the pleasures such waters can provide. Looking forward to more exploring in ‘25!

submitted 54 days ago • 1 comment

Christmas visit from what’s likely a bobcat — paw width 2”, stride 12”. (Deck is 2x6 planks.) Rare for the neighborhood, and darn cool. I guess this is what a couple of ravens were shouting loudly about this morning.

submitted 60 days ago • 0 comments

On the back of a black T-shirt at the Feelies show, Berkeley Square, ‘88 or ‘89: “When there is no more room in the river, the trout shall walk the earth.” Dunno the origin of those words, but they obviously made an impression on me. As did the music.

submitted 61 days ago • 1 comment

Wetland language and politics should not mix. Please share a photo of your favorite wetland scene, moss, or other aquatic plant to show everyone that “draining the swamp” is a hard no. Instead we all need to get mired together. Healthy wetlands healthy society. Please pass it on.

submitted 90 days ago • 41 comments

🌎 A lay river advocate here (board member of an NGO watershed council). I’ve read a fair amount on enhancing coldwater fish populations through geomorph restoration (eg Rosgen, PBR), and’ve helped implement such projects,

submitted 70 days ago • 1 comment

My first and last $25 cocktail. Nice, but needn’t be repeated.

submitted 72 days ago • 0 comments

Fringed contrail

submitted 72 days ago • 0 comments