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and Bob Reside. We thank B. E. Reichert, Tim Pearson, D. 
H. Rusch. B. W. Allen, S. E. Walter, and R, R. Nack in 
addition to the many volunteers who assisted in field data 
rellecdonsover many years at Nestor One. We thank T. W. 
Arnold, F. B. Martin. J. S. Lawrence, and two anonymous 
reviewers for comments that greatly improved this 
manuscript. This research was conducted in accordance 
with all applicable state, provincial, and federal regulations. 
L se ot trade names does not imply endorsement hy either 
the U.S. Geological Survey or the University of Minnesota. 
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