Make Armored Mud Balls a State "Sedimentary Structure"

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#201

I believe in preservation of natural artifacts and want to help bring knowledge of geology to the general public.

James Moisson (Groton, 2021-05-25)

#204

I'm a docent at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and I appreciate the significance of paleontologic discoveries in Massachusetts.

Mary Ann Lowen (Amherst, 2021-07-03)

#205

I have never signed a petition, so let this be the first! Yay for armored mud balls!

Justin Lippert (Turners Falls, MA, 2021-09-18)

#206

:)

Amber Dupuis (South Deerfield, 2021-09-18)

#207

Professor Little is an inspiration to all those who study and appreciate natural history. He generously donates his time to educate youth and community groups.

Chevy . (SOUTH HADLEY, 2021-10-02)

#210

Because who doesn't love the quirkiness of geology? Armored mud balls could be made as cookies, or cake!

Candace Drimmer (Northampton, 2021-10-11)

#214

I am signing because we have such unique geologic features in Franklin County, and I want to see them preserved and protected.

David Collins (Ashfield, 2021-11-11)

#217

I am signing this petition because I believe that the armored mud balls are important and should be protected.

Kathleen Spencer (Ashfield, 2021-12-01)

#218

Recognizing these unique structures will enhance peoples' understanding of the glacial history of Massachusetts. Our state's glacial history is tied in many ways to our natural resources, landforms, economy and cultural history.

Molly Hale (Florence, 2021-12-06)

#219

I want the mud balls saved .

Beverly L Demars (GILL, 2021-12-09)

#221

I am a supporter or Richard Little, and if he believes something is important, then I do too.

Jim Perry (Shelburne Falls, 2021-12-16)

#223

Armored mud balls are rarely seen, uniquely presented in this area and a critically important key to the geological processes that shaped the Pioneer Valley and Massachusetts.

They’re worth saving as much and for the same reasons for saving the Massachusetts Statehouse building!

Art Schwenger (Heath, 2021-12-16)

#224

Because AMBs Rock!! :)

Jacqueline Cappuccio (Turners Falls, 2021-12-17)

#227

These are incredible and we need to preserve them for future generations.

Kim McKeage (Greenfield, 2021-12-27)

#228

We need to protect as much of our geologic heritage in the United States as possible and this is one small but significant sedimentologic step.

Richard Bailey (Boston, 2022-01-10)

#230

As an Oregon geologist, I recognize the importance of preserving rare geological features that shed light on the Earth's deep history. In my 35 years working the western US I have not seen lithified armored mudballs in the field--they are exceedingly rare.

Frank HLADKY (North Bend, 2022-01-10)

#231

I’m signing because I love rocks.

Fran Conley (Turners Falls, MA, 2022-01-13)

#232

I want to support this cause!
Very rare and important.

Theresa Rice (Gill, 2022-01-13)

#233

These sedimentary structures are rare and should be preserved due to their geological significance.

Paul McLain (Lakeland, 2022-01-19)

#234

I’m signing because these armored mud balls are fascinating, and they’re unique to Massachusetts and should be recognized as such.

Laurette Crane (Warwick, 2022-01-22)

#236

It's our job to preserve history for future generations

Robin Gurdak-Foley (Whately Ma, 2022-01-24)

#239

We should recognize and protect special and unique geological features
"Civilization exists at the whim of geology - subject to change without notice."
Wm. Durant

Jane McGahan (Greenfield, 2022-01-27)

#240

Richard Little was passionate enough to educate me about AMB's during a recent phone call and I believe this unique geological formation should be recognized for it's significance in Franklin County.

Nicole Reigle (Greenfield, 2022-02-01)

#241

The armored mudballs are a fascinating feature. Prof. Richard Little identified and described them as a feature within the last few decades, and used scientific evidence and reasoning to figure out how they were made. For educational purposes and to celebrate their first home in Massachusetts, the mudballs should be named the Massachusetts State Sedimentary Structure!

Sarah Doyle (Turners Falls, 2022-02-04)

#242

Local landscapes give us a sense of place and should be better known and preserved.

Julie Meyer (Florence, 2022-02-04)

#244

The armored mud balls in Turners Falls are amazing. Thank you Professor Little for your dedication to getting the word out!

Janel Nockleby (Turners Falls, 2022-02-04)

#249

I enjoy seeing them at Unity Park and in Greenfield

Wendy Podlenski (Greenfield, 2022-02-04)

#253

We must respect and care for our environment so that we can continue to learn from it.

Felicia Sevene (Amherst, 2022-02-05)

#256

I love that Massachusetts uniquely has these lithified oddities preserved in its geological record, and I'd like to see them acknowledged and celebrated.

Carol Coan (Greenfield, 2022-02-10)

#258

I am an Earth Scientist and TV presenter passionate about rocks, fossils and landforms. I am currently writing my first popular science book all about the wonder of rocks and their secret stories. One of my chapters opens with an armoured mudball I picked up in a wadi in Tunisia on geological fieldwork when I was an undergraduate student. It is one of my most prized possessions! I love this campaign, as for me, AMB are a reflection of how systems function in nature. Thresholds are exceeded, processes respond and create new forms and features. I have never seen lithified mudballs, so to see them here is extraordinary. I hope they get the recognition they deserve and I would love to talk to Professor Little about his passion for AMB and perhaps one day even come and see these features in person to touch them.

Anjana Khatwa (Corfe Mullen, 2022-02-21)

#259

They are geologically significant and unique to Franklin County Massachusetts! We want to make sure they are not forgotten!

Lisa Davol (TURNERS FALLS, 2022-03-12)

#260

I’m signing this petition to make Armored Mud Balls a the official State Sedimentary structure because they are not only unique to Massachusetts, and certainly give Franklin County a claim to fame, but are rare on this earth. They are such a wonderful geological educational tool that why should they NOT be our official State Sedementary Structure?

Annette Kilminster (Greenfield, 2022-03-16)

#263

These are a treasure of our geologic history and should be preserved for future generations.

Beverly Taylor (Templeton, 2022-04-02)

#265

this is a rarity and Prof. Little has done a wonderful video explaining this

Margaret Dougall (Saxtons River, 2022-04-07)

#269

I was inspired by Professor little’s passion for AMBs

Eric Halloran (Shelburne Falls, 2022-04-26)

#270

I believe in armored mud balls!
I want them represented!

Elizabeth Tiffany (Easthampton, 2022-04-28)

#272

I am a retired Professor of Geology at Columbia U. I taught field geology mapping courses, among other things, in which students were introduced to the sediments of the Newark Basin, the western counterparts to the sediments holding the armored mud balls in Massachusetts. We had no such structures. Thus the ones in the CT valley are unusual and worth preserving and celebrating.

David Walker (Piermont, 2022-05-09)

#276

having an official state sedimentary structure draws necessary attention to education in the geosciences. Learning about armored mud balls encourages and facilitates understanding of our state’s important and fascinating geology.

Rebekah Patnode (Greenfield, 2022-06-07)

#277

Armored mudballs are features unique to Massachusetts

Jack Ridge (Medford, 2022-07-04)

#279

I am a science teacher who is a huge fan of this important project. This is a perfect way to engage citizens in the scientific process especially around Earth's history.

Anna Cotton (Vineyard Haven, 2022-07-05)

#282

I strongly support recognition for armored mud balls. Without recognition, the armored mud all will slip into anonymity.

William A.S. Magrath II (Reno, Nevada 89519, 2022-07-31)

#285

These are uniquely preserved and very rare. They are an important geologic phenomena.

Helen Clement (Easthampton, MA, 2022-08-06)

#289

these are extremely rare & we should be recognizing another Jurassic Period find.

KAREN LEPORE-YEGLINSKI (Greenfield, 2022-08-08)

#290

Let's celebrate and recognize ancient Massachusetts!

Sarah Zimm (Leeds, 2022-08-08)

#291

I was a student of Professor Little and am grateful for his teaching and enthusiasm.

Todd Olanyk (Ashfield, 2022-08-09)

#294

When something is virtually unique it deserves recognition and protection. Protect the story of early Massachusetts.

Jeremy Rogers (Shelburne Falls, 2022-08-09)

#297

I'm signing because I want Western Massachusetts to be recognized as a significant area for the study of geology, and for Richard Little to be recognized as the astute scientist he is

Kathryn Lyons (Greenfield, 2022-08-10)

#298

I grew up in Shelburne and remember a field trip to see these fascinating structures. What a neat and unusual piece of local natural history!

Morgan LaPointe (Montpelier, VT, 2022-08-10)

#302

It is most exciting that MA has one of the few places for this geologic formation. We should celebrate and protect it.

Paul Jablon (Greenfield, 2022-08-25)

#304

I agree with the notion that we should preserve armored mud balls and I think officializing them in this way should help in this.

Peter Elliott (Petersham, 2022-08-25)

#308

It's time for our armored mud balls to be recognized!

Maryanne Gallagher (Gill, 2022-09-28)

#309

It's very nice to have a way to honor science that is special about Massachusetts!

Elizabeth Bone (New Salem, 2022-09-30)

#312

A rare natural feature with a great name that is found here in Massachusetts. Armored mudballs are great hook to get kids interested in Earth History and science in general.

William Sillin (Sunderland, MA, 2022-10-06)

#313

The Armoured Mud Balls are great - I'd never heard of them before, but they are geologically interesting and quirky, and definitely should be conserved and celebrated.

Angus Miller (Edinburgh, 2022-10-07)

#315

this is very important.

james erviti (warwick, 2022-10-21)

#317

I am signing this petition to support Professor Little’s quest to get these rare and unique armored mud balls recognized by becoming the official State Sedimentary Structure. How amazing is it to have these in our own back yard!! They need to be recognized and protected by our State!!

Ann Kaczenski (Turners Falls, 2022-10-29)

#318

Im signing because the iron mud balls are only found in Massachusetts !

And what makes it even better is that they were discovered in Turners Falls!

I believe that Massachusetts needs a unique rock or Stone which represents only Massachusetts !

Keith Kaczenski (Turners Falls, 2022-10-29)

#320

“… which makes them (the mud balls) an even more specific symbol of Massachusetts than our state bird of state pie.”

Debby Dreyer (Greenfield, 2022-10-29)

#323

Armored mudballs are such a cool geologic feature of our area!

Marie-Francoise Hatte (Greenfield, 2022-10-29)

#324

Science is important and this little-known natural phenomenon is special and unique. Let's honor it!

Sharin Alpert (Shelburne Falls, 2022-10-29)

#325

Just as the dinosaur footprints from Turners Falls surround the entrance door to the dinosaur room at the Museum of Natural History in NYC. These mud balls should be viewed as an important discovery from our passed and only found here.

james roman (shelburne, 2022-10-29)

#326

I do think lithified mud balls are worthy of state recognition!

Christopher Carlson (Charlemont, 2022-10-29)

#329

The geologic structures in Franklin County are interesting and the rarity of the Armored Mud Ball structures should be celebrated with official recognition by the State of Massachusetts.

Michael Nix (Greenfield, 2022-10-29)

#330

I've seen the mudballs in several locations and they are rare, special and interesting. They just can't be forgotten!

Mary Traver (Greenfield, 2022-10-29)

#334

I live in Massachusetts and have a background in geology, these armoured mud balls are fascinating and important

Keir Jemmett (Alness, 2022-10-29)

#337

The rocks are fossils of life long and should be preserved and exhibited

Margaret Ferry (Deerfield, 2022-10-30)

#338

It takes a lot of signatures to get things done--even important things!

Nancy Morin (Wilbraham, 2022-10-30)

#340

I want to see the geologic structures preserved. Thank you.

Erica Francks (South Deerfield, 2022-10-30)

#342

I grew up in Gill and was fortunate enough to learn about the mudballs in the area. My cousin is a geologist and has studied the mudballs for many years.

Kathy Sisson (Turners Falls, 2022-10-30)

#343

It is important to understand the earth that supports us and learning about the mud balls helps direct attention to the wonders of our world.

R tippens (Colrain, 2022-10-31)

#345

Prof. Little is knowledgable, friendly and a incredible teacher. His discoveries should be protected and preserved and available for any other persons who wonder about our Universe and who can fathom the passage of so much time!

K Chevalier (Montague, 2022-10-31)

#346

I think mud balls are cool! Thank you Dick for showing them to me!

Nancy Hazard (Greenfield, 2022-10-31)

#347

Everything awesome and rare ought to be recognized and protected for future generations. Armored mudballs are both awesome and rare. I commend Professor Little for his efforts and support this endeavor.

edite cunha (Turners Falls, 2022-10-31)

#348

Armored Mud Balls!

Anne Jemas (Turners Falls, 2022-11-01)

#350

It's a great piece of Science to connect to our community!!

Terry Kayne (Leverett, 2022-11-01)

#354

This rare geological phenomenon should be recognized and shared.

Larysa Bachinsky (Florence, 2022-11-02)

#355

Thank you Professor Little for your great educational work, including one of my favorite books, "Dunes, Dinosaurs, and Drifting Continents".

Fred Beddall (Holyoke, 2022-11-02)

#356

This is an important discovery for the State of Massachusetts.

Sheryl Clark (BDL, 2022-11-02)

#357

Yes! Let's commemorate our rare and special armored mud balls!!

Suzanne Lijek (Granby, 2022-11-02)

#364

Hey, I'm all for mud balls!

Tim Walter (Plainfield, 2022-11-02)

#365

I was in a class with Dr. Little in the 90's and we were able to see some of the mud balls in the Greenfield area. It is exciting to know that this is the only place where they can be found.
I hope this designation happens. I'm all for it.
Mary Santiago

Mary Santiago (Amherst, 2022-11-05)

#367

These rare sedimentary structures should be recognized by the Commonwealth, and honored locally in WMass. You rock, Geologist Richard Little!

Linda Marston (Amherst, 2022-11-07)

#368

It’s important to our cultural history.

Susan Wilson (Southampton, 2022-11-09)

#369

this is a highlight in Earths geological history

Scott Fusco (Rowe, 2022-11-11)

#370

It's amazing that Massachusetts has these Jurassic structures that I've never heard about!

Melissa Lynch (Shirley, 2022-11-14)

#371

Who doesn't love armored mud balls?!?!

Shannon Boortz (Dayton, 2022-11-14)

#374

Jeez! Armored mud balls from the Mesozoic! That we can actually go and see in Franklin County! This amazes me.

Walking in Highland Park close to dusk last night, I came across a man about my age (70), just staring at the geological features there. I had been doing the same thing. We shared our awe at what we were seeing.

We all need to understand more about this planet, and how it has changed over the millions of years of it's life.

McNamara Buck (Cambridge, 2023-01-14)

#375

I support this unique geological structure to be given a special state designation.

Daniel Bisaccio (TROY, 2023-02-19)

#376

These rare geological features are unique to Massachusetts. Let’s make them the State Sedimentary Structure. Not difficult to vote on! Go for it!

Jennifer HILTON (Princeton, 2023-02-19)

#379

I'm signing because I believe the information provided by Dr. Little is supported by scientific concensus and publications in peer reviewed journals. Collectively this information clearly supports the uniqueness and rarity of these structures and provides a great opportunity to support and share science with society.

Thomas Smith (Brimfield, 2023-04-20)

#380

i live near them!

Suzette Snow-Cobb (Turners Falls, 2023-05-01)

#381

Armoured mud balls are cool!

Leo Hwang (Montague, 2023-05-05)

#383

This discovery should absolutely be recognized for their significance. To have these armored mud balls to resemble such history in Massachusetts is incredible and should not go unnoticed by the state.

Richard Meigs (Monson, 2023-05-25)

#385

To help protect evidence of historic Rick formations in Massachusetts.

Priscilla Tenzar (Boylston, 2023-05-30)

#388

Armored Mud Balls: They're a local thing that so many people don't even know about and don't even believe you when you try to explain. We submitted the "Armored Mud Balls" as a name when they took away the Indian name for TF schools. The School Committee took the submission as a lewd joke until one of them bothered to look it up and see that it "is a real thing." At least is is a real thing with physical substance and unique to our area.

Denise Milkey (Montague City, 2023-07-29)

#389

I am in support of this petition because it is of my understanding that the Armored Mud Balls are unique to Franklin County. My Son and I saw them first hand in Montague and used that visit as a geological study for his homeschooling. What a fascinating artifact to behold special to our area. I feel strongly that they should be protected and acknowledged.

Jennifer Senn (Montague, 2023-07-29)

#391

the geology of our area is really interesting and I would like for that to be celebrated.

Andrea Michael (Greenfield, 2023-07-30)

#393

This is important and special to our area, these structures and professor Little should absolutely be recognized by the state of Mass and celebrated for their uniqueness

Steven Chevalier (Greenfield, 2023-07-31)

#396

I love our unique geologic history

Mary Jane Stephenson (Montague, 2023-07-31)

#399

These are rare and interesting structures that deserve official recognition.

Michael Naughton (Montague, MA, 2023-07-31)

#400

I care about geology, local treasures, and respect Dr. Little's work.

Elizabeth Volckening (Northfield, 2023-08-02)



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