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Since time immemorial is the human beginning. We were taught survival from all living things.

The natural rule or natural law prevailed. It taught us the balance of life with nature.

We only took and used what was needed.

We look at life as a value for which we llive, giving thanks for all that we have.

We have to understand that today's society is a function from another place. Although we are living in today's society, the challenge to adapt never stops.

Concepts of ownership and greed must be acknowledged because these are the driving forces against our traditional understandings.

wW must accept the rules of governance, but be involved to assure our interests are protected.

This is critically important to know what we are and who we are when pressure is put on us.

History tells us that when pressure is applied and giving in to the threat.

The reality of impact against the Tribe must always be included with the conduct in our response. 

Outside agencies and individuals must begin with talking to the Tribe and not talking to the Tribe when the decision to take action is already made.

Too many times the Tribe is an afterthought and is the last to be included, or in some instances not even included.

We must always remember that all that we have is all that we have. Never let negotiation be a "buzzword" to make you feel good.

Corporate industrial greed is driving factor with their agenda. 

Our knowledge and experience can lead us on path of confidence.

Business development is a balance of resource management and true community utility.

The benefit to our community is paramount.

All business must ensure proper background security to avaid criminal and corrupt conduct.

This is a straight forward diagram describing the interconnectedness of our water to our lake and to its living habitat.

To achieve each of these components demonstrates successful water management.

The balanced system  ensures a healthy living system.

This is a simple diagram that is used for seasonal water management.

The natural watershed flow regime is the goal for fishery management, spawning, habitat restoration, and for fish recovery.

Balancing demands throughout the Truckee River must assure water right entitlement deliveries are  satisfied; no more no less.

The Pyramid Lake food web is crucial to the fish production and to the overall health of Pyramid Lake and the Truckee River.

As the physical dynamics meet the chemical and biological functions understanding it is equally impertinent to protecting it.

Let nature take its course, we are a part of it and not in control of it.

This describes the development of the country from the beginning with the application of the development of laws of the land and why the laws are founded the way that they are.

As we continue with the work we do, are reminded of the dangers of interfering with the nature.

We have seen so many water projects is the west that has changed, damaged, and destroyed fragile ecosystems.

Pyramid Lake is no different.

I try to encourage folks to read these books. I have and it the foundation for what I know and what I havee come to know.