They were horrified. They were asking what it was, and we were saying, 'Sadly it's probably ill,' and you're trying to make it as light as you can.

When we had one (prairie dog) die, it was right under the swing set - right there.

They have circled, and they are now closing in. It's not looking good.

The significance of that is that it allows us to bridge the gap between the rainy seasons. It gives us six months' worth of supply, meeting at least up to 25 percent of the region's water demands.

I just want to act. I just want to do the work.

I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with the idea of being famous.