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John and I were having a too late-night philosophical ramble about what it takes to restore a lake. I said, “To restore a lake you have to think like the lake.” John said “that’s stretching the hyperbole a bit.” I said, “Thinking like a lake means taking …

When lakes are in trouble, communities search for solutions. Lake associations ask: What exactly is wrong with our lake? What’s the best solution? Who should we believe? Communities become vulnerable to what we call “restoration” myths. Myths are common stories told about solutions that may …

“Restoration” and “Sustainability” are two words that carry rhetorical weight when talking about the environment. The very term “restoration” makes us feel good and we all agree that any solution should be sustainable – especially when it comes to talking about the environment. But when it comes to restoring …

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