#10

That we understand adaptation may only be necessary if survival is the desired outcome https://www.troutheadwaters.com/montanas-2025-river-closures-continued-disconnect-between-policy-and-flow/

# 9

That the terms ‘stream channel reconstruction’ and ‘stream restoration’ not continue to be used synonymously https://www.troutheadwaters.com/channel-reconstruction-a-thoughtful-tool-within-watershed-restoration/

# 8

That stone age engineering practices of armoring streambanks may be replaced by more modern solutions that respect the vital importance of riparian areas https://www.troutheadwaters.com/first-do-no-harm-this-approach-to-restoration/

# 7

That those agencies charged with protecting our precious water resources increasingly support restoration efforts with efficient and timely permits.  https://www.troutheadwaters.com/army-corps-to-improve-timely-efficient-processing-and-review-for-mitigation-banks/

# 6

That those damaging the environment (while claiming to be saving the environment) may find true purpose https://www.troutheadwaters.com/judge-halts-fish-poisoning-plan-in-montana-wilderness/

# 5

That we may respect the remarkable forgiveness of nature – and not abuse such forgiveness https://www.troutheadwaters.com/why-do-healthy-floodplains-matter/

# 4

That biodiversity becomes a priority for Homo sapiens (for our good and the good of the other estimated 8.7 million species which inhabit the world) https://www.troutheadwaters.com/freshwater-species-face-an-alarming-extinction-risk/

# 3

That conservation may become part of our dinner table discussion https://www.troutheadwaters.com/in-hot-water-climate-change-and-trout-habitats/

# 2

That our Nation may finally begin to stem its (unmitigated) wetland losses https://www.troutheadwaters.com/wetlands-and-climate-change/

# 1

That peace may be declared in the long conflict between our ecology and our economy https://www.troutheadwaters.com/the-new-wotus-rule-a-step-backwards/