Re: “Aldaron's Walkabout”

First, let me say that Heidi is an incredible writer. I saw and heard what Aldaron experienced thanks to her excellence at description. Bravo! I have known Aldo for many a year, and first realized his extraordinary knowledge of all things water related as we walked the Eel River in Myers Flat. Aldo explained why there were gravelly riffles here, deep pools there, and pointed out evidence of high water marks invisible to an untrained eye. There is nothing quite like a walk in nature with Aldo. The state of California faces huge problems with both salt and fresh water issues. From the governor on down, our representatives in Sacramento should hear what Aldaron has to say. He tells the unvarnished truth. Aldo once told me that someone asked him if he had a Phd. Well, Aldo's unique body of knowledge is way beyond that. I suggested he answer that question by saying "If there were a Phd in what I know, I would be giving it, not getting it". Way to go Aldo.