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We live in Ohio but have always loved birds and especially Common Loons. We have explored many regions of Maine, VT and NH over the past 7 yrs and spent many happy hours on Maine's Saddleback Lake and Rangely Lakes as well as Squam Lake, Lake Winnie and Winonna Lake in NH enjoying the sounds and sights of the resident Common Loons during the summer. I loved your very informative youtube talk. So happy I came across this before the July 15 deadline so I could help support this important work. I pray you will get the funds needed to do this work! Look forward to hearing of the outcome of the study. Angie Nanes

What great news! Keep up the good work! Angie from O H I O

Hello, I'm so excited to be a part of helping in the research of these little guys. Although I've from Ohio and have never seen them I can appreciate their worth and protecting the diversity within our world. I look forward to hearing more. Angie Nanes

Hi Patrick, Thank you so much for the update. I can understand the excitement and somewhat disappointment of not getting enough data to do solid discernment as it happens to all of us within research. Stick with it because a little is better than none and learning what doesn't work is as important as what does and is all part of the game. The natural world has its own way of showing us a little at a time and we learn bit by bit by exploring so I'm sure that the next round of experiments will show you even more. I do look forward to the video you will produce with what you have and can't wait to hear about your next steps. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Enjoy your day and happy discoveries! Angie

Can't wait to hear more of your thoughts and results! Great to know of people helping out in this big natural world of ours! Angie from Ohio

Thanks for the very interesting backdrop view of what is surrounding the project with the otters and also the information on the groups that could be affected over time in the area. Sometimes it can be a challenge to do the best for a species while trying to educate the public on the reasons of importance. Happy Holidays

Hi David, I hope your project gets funded. I worked in a lab for 2 years at the OARDC -Entomology Dept. and helped my friend Priya Rajarapu work on her project that involved traveling Ohio to collect EAB larva from trees for research within the lab. Having seen so many trees that were affected I realize the magnitude of the problem and wholly support your efforts in helping us come to a workable solution. Angie Nanes