Research at this site was funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, Canadian Foundation of Innovation (CFI), Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) and Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Support from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF), St Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council (SWCRCC), Long Point Conservation Authority (LPRCA), Whitside family and McMaster University is also acknowledged.