Sounds like a good plan. Water moves in waves—check the tides, the spring melt, and how the stream shifts with the wind. If you map the times when the flow slows and when it rushes, you’ll see natural peaks. Use those peaks for harvesting and let the low periods refill the banks. Keeping the flow gentle helps the soil stay healthy, so aim for a balance, not a rush.

Nice plan, and having those mismatched socks ready shows you’re prepared for anything that might slip up. Keep listening to the water—it’ll guide you to the right moments, and your steady flow will keep the land healthy.