In Memorium
Salmon advocate and water warrior Bruce Tokars died this week of an apparent heart attack. Bruce was known for his viral videos attacking industrial agriculture in the western San Joaquin Valley for its water grab and threat to the Delta. Bruce's website, www.salmonwaternow.org, has many of his memorable five to 10-minute videos which weaved in clips from the news, old movies, commercials, cartoons, etc. He was a dear friend. His brother-in-law was salmon fishing industry advocate Larry Collins. Following are some quotes from the many people in California's environmental community on Bruce's passing. I have left off the authors' names because I did not have time to contact them for approval although I feel certain they would gladly make their comments publicly known. Here is a sample:
This is a big loss for all of us. Bruce's viral videos really put everyone on notice of salmon's need for water flows. Salmon Water Now was his baby. Obviously we will have to make changes for this morning's plans and our plans for the future without him. But in the few years he was involved with all of us he made a positive difference and we are all better off, as well as the salmon, for his contributions.
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I am so deeply saddened by his passing. Bruce was a true warrior. Just last week he was excited about getting his vision back—so important to him and his passion.
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