June 21, 2022

Dear N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission,

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Orin Sparks and I am a Student attending The University of
North Carolina at Charlotte. I am sending this email in hopes of feedback regarding an idea to further
the reversal of the propagation of the Northern Snakehead. As you are aware the Northern Snakehead is
an invasive species that despite a valiant effort continues to plague waterways across the United States.
As I was fishing in the mountains of our state, I came across one of the signs that are placed along the
streams by you all. Seeing these signs gave me an idea that could assist in the management of all
invasive species. Everywhere that a sign is already posted would be a great place for an additional sign
to be posted that displays information on all the known invasive species in the area and what to do if
you find one. Many anglers wish to do the right thing but are just unaware of the problem. This would
give the information to more people that could hopefully assist in the reversal of the invasive species.

I am in high hopes that this idea will assist with this pressing issue. Even though I am passionate about it,
there is little I can do by myself and that is why I am reaching out to you.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Orin Sparks

Student

University of North Carolina at Charlotte