Bringing back this 2013 article featuring Dia, during a time there was severe flooding on her property. I was thinking about Dia’s wishes for her ranch to be a “reserve”, and maybe this article gives an idea for some of her thinking.
The flooding had destroyed her natural ponds, which she was upset about, and said this: “
These are natural ponds, kind of like wildlife sanctuaries,"
she said.“
Her usage of the term “wildlife sanctuaries” here I believe means those ponds were important for the wildlife native to the area. Earlier in the article it states it’s a watering hole for the wildlife native to the area, and that there were fish in there. So, she considered it an important source for the animals to thrive.
It also said, “
She hopes some organizations and government agencies can come forward with money and volunteers to help rebuild the ponds.” So, maybe this is what she was hoping, that somehow some organization would step in (with money and manpower) and help her in maintaining the land for the sake of the wildlife there.
One other thing of note: “
Even as she was assessing the damage today, Abrams cringed as a lightening bolt cracked shortly after noon and intermittent drops of rain started pelting the cell phone she was using to call friends for support.” So,
@mah8336, perhaps it depends on the cell carrier. Seems Dia
was able to use her cell phone from her property.
Severe flash flood warning • Idyllwild Town Crier
Just my thoughts.