Saving Tarboo Creek
Scott Freeman
This
book follows the trials and tribulations of the Freeman family as
they set out to restore the damaged Tarboo Creek in Washington State.
It took time, patience and dedication to find the balance needed to
bring the creek back to point where it could support local wildlife,
especially spawning salmon. Who knew the life of the salmon was so
precarious? It seems a wonder to me that any have survived at all
considering the changes that have occurred to our rivers and streams
over the decades.
The
best thing about this book was that it encouraged me to take a closer
look at the environment around me, especially the local wildlife.
Having access to a green belt development in my city means that I
have seen beavers, heron, rabbits, snakes and squirrels that I might
otherwise have missed. I probably did not appreciate this as much as
I should have. And if there was one thing that I will take away from
this book it's the idea that we should treat the land as we would
treat each other. A simple but profound message.
I do
wish this book had contained some maps of the area and maybe some
photos of restoration activities which would have given me a more
intimate connection to the story and the family as well. Nevertheless
I found this an interesting and informative read.
Thanks
to Timber Press for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an
honest review.
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