I am all for efforts pushing to get out and survey but you are missing the boat here. You have not elaborated on any experience you have investigating the subject, technical skills or commitment, people need to know that their investment is not some random persons vacation or summer adventure. We don't know who you are, what drives you or how much capability you have in gathering/interrupting information. You are taking the job to fill a hole, investigating in much the same way any scientist would on any other theory or study.
You have to realize that people like myself are filling this same hole, I have put in hundred of nights, tens of thousands of dollars, thousands of miles to meet witnesses and collected untold amounts of ecological data from research locations. What makes someone like me want to invest in someone like you ?
You need more information on yourself, goals, project structure, time commitment and expense. Just things to consider when you put yourself in this position.