During March, Ron and Lori Pool, Dan Morgan, and I got together to build six new loon nesting rafts to be installed on lakes from Traverse City to Wilderness State Park. Aside from those mentioned, I’d also like to thank Brad Hersey, John Lehman, Susan Lange for their direct contributions, or obtaining contributions; Lowe’s of Petoskey, Fairbairn & Sons of Alanson and Northern Greenlawn North for materials donated or generously discounted; Jim McDowell and George Cripps for their purchase of loon rafts (proceeds which help fund rafts and buoys on unsupported lakes). Special thanks to Ron and Lori for the use of their (gratefully heated) garage and equipment at Northern Greenlawn North.

Attaching rails which help keep nest materials from blowing away. The railing system also forms a base for the eagle guard.