"ID","Title","Fiscal Year(s)","Fiscal Year Funding Amount","Legal Citation / Subdivision","Appropriation Language","Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)","Measurable Outcome(s)","Proposed Outcomes Achieved","Other Funds Leveraged","Source of Additional Funds","Direct Expenses","Administration Costs","Recipient Board Members","Number of full time equivalents funded","Recipient","Recipient Type","Body","About the Issue","Project Details","Start Date","End Date","Source","Status","Updates","Details/Reports","First Name","Last Name","Organization Name","Street Address","City","State","Zip Code","Phone","Email","Activity Type","Administered by","Media","Counties Affected","LSOHC Section","Watershed","URL","Advisory Group Members and Qualifications","Board Members and Qualifications","Conflict of Interest Contact","Conflict of Interest Disclosed"
22081,"Acceleration of the County Geologic Atlas Program",2011,305000,"M.L. 2009 Chapter 172 Article 2 Section 8a",,"By the end of calendar year 2014 MGS will publish part A of the Geologic Atlases of Winona and Houston counties.  The products will include printed maps, geographic information system files and associated databases.  Map themes include bedrock geology, bedrock topography, surficial geology, and data distribution.  The County Well Index database has been updated for both counties.","Maps of both counties are either finished or in the technical review stage.",,,,305000,,,0.6,"Minnesota Geological Survey","Public College/University","This project will accelerate production of County Geologic Atlases (part A). This is a set of geologic maps and associated databases for a county that facilitate informed management of natural resources, especially water and minerals.",,"This grant is funding an update of the Geologic Atlas of Winona County produced in 1984 and a Geologic Atlas of Houston County.",2010-07-19,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Setterholm,"Minnesota Geological Survey","2642 University Ave W","St. Paul",MN,55114,612-627-4780,sette001@umn.edu,Mapping,"University of Minnesota ",,"Houston, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acceleration-county-geologic-atlas-program,,,,
22183,"Acceleration of the County Geologic Atlas Program II",2014,615000,"M.L. 2013 Chapter 137 Article 2 Section 10","$615,000 the first year and $615,000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018.","Within the period of this grant substantial progress or completion of three county geologic atlases should be achieved.  If more than three projects are conducted, proportionally less progress on each project will be achieved.","Databases of well construction data are finished for Cass, Isanti, Dodge, Hennepin, and Washington counties and work continues in St. Louis and Lake counties.  The Washington CGA update should be complete in January of 2016.  Compilation of the surficial geology maps for Isanti, Dodge, Hennepin, and Cass is underway.  Drilling is underway for Cass County. ",,,,615000,,,3.5,"Minnesota Geological Survey","Public College/University","This project will accelerate production of County Geologic Atlases (part A). An atlas is a set of geologic maps and associated databases for a county that facilitate informed management of natural resources, especially water and minerals.",,"This grant has supported progress on County Geologic Atlases for Cass, Isanti, Dodge, St. Louis, and Lake counties, and updates to the Hennepin and Washington Atlases.",2013-07-01,2018-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Setterholm,"Minnesota Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Road","St. Paul",MN,55114,612-626-5119,sette001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,"Brown, Cass, Dodge, Hennepin, Isanti, Lake, Redwood, St. Louis, Wadena, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acceleration-county-geologic-atlas-program-ii,,,,
22183,"Acceleration of the County Geologic Atlas Program II",2015,615000,"M.L. 2013 Chapter 137 Article 2 Section 10","$615,000 the first year and $615,000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018.","Each county geologic atlas costs about $350,000, so this $615,000 will fund about 1.75 atlases. As a practical matter, the funding is applied to many atlases which are partially funded by Legacy funds and partially funded by other sources.","The last stages of work for the Wadena, Redwood, and Brown CGAs are being funded. Redwood is being printed, and Wadena and Brown will follow closely. The Washington CGA has been printed and delivered. The Dodge, Lake, and St. Louis CGAs have been moved to other funding sources. The database for Dodge is complete and surficial and bedrock maps are under construction. The work in the Arrowhead has been divided into subprojects, and the first of three bedrock maps will be complete mid-summer. Another will follow in a year. The surficial geology has four subprojects and the first map will be complete late this year. The Hennepin CGA has been moved to other funding. The database work is nearly complete as is the surficial geology map. The bedrock map is also well along. The Cass and Isanti CGAs are the main focus of this funding stream currently. In Cass, drilling is complete and the surficial map will be drafted late this year. Bedrock work is also well underway. In Isanti County the database is complete, and the surficial and bedrock maps are very near completion. These phases are followed by work on the glacial subsurface mapping.",,,,615000,,,7.25,"Minnesota Geological Survey","Public College/University","This project will accelerate production of County Geologic Atlases (part A). An atlas is a set of geologic maps and associated databases for a county that facilitate informed management of natural resources, especially water and minerals.",,"This grant has supported progress on County Geologic Atlases for Cass, Isanti, Dodge, St. Louis, and Lake counties, and updates to the Hennepin and Washington Atlases.",2013-07-01,2018-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Setterholm,"Minnesota Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Road","St. Paul",MN,55114,612-626-5119,sette001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,"Brown, Cass, Dodge, Hennepin, Isanti, Lake, Redwood, St. Louis, Wadena, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acceleration-county-geologic-atlas-program-ii,,,,
2234,"Accelerating Plans for Integrated Control of the Common Carp",2009,550000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$550,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to accelerate research on new approaches to control the invasive common carp. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2011, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) was introduced to Minnesota in the late 1800s and quickly came to dominate the fish communities in the south-central portion of the state where it is now responsible for poor water quality and greatly reduced duck habitat. Our previous Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) funded projects from appropriations in 2003 and 2005 had suggested that recruitment (survival of fertilized eggs to adulthood) might be a key weakness in the life history of the carp and that predatory fish, odors, or sounds might be used to control recruitment. This project investigated these possibilities in six studies ('results'): For the first, we monitored the fate of carp eggs and larvae in both the field and lab to determine if predators might be eating them. We discovered that bluegill sunfish, a native game-fish, consume large numbers of carp eggs and larvae. For result 2 we examined correlations between the abundance of young-of-the-year (YOY) carp and predatory game-fish across two dozen lakes using trap-net surveys. We discovered the YOY carp are rarely found in lakes that have bluegills, suggesting that bluegills control carp in lakes. A third study examined the age structure of several populations of adult carp. It found that YOY carp only recruit in years and places where winter oxygen levels are low enough to kill bluegills. A fourth study examined whether food odors might be used to enhance capture rates of YOY carp. While, we found evidence that certain baits are attractive in the lab, field results were variable and application appeared impractical. A fifth study examined pheromones for use in YOY removal and came to a similar conclusion. Lastly, we examined whether air-bubble curtains have potential to reduce the movement of YOY carps from nursery areas by producing sound. These results were promising. In summary, this project provided compelling evidence that populations of invasive carp can be controlled by promoting the abundance of native predators and controlling movement using bubble barriers. Project Results and Dissemination The results of this project are presently being implemented by the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District and the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District. Both watersheds report that carp densities are reduced and under control while water quality has improved. The barrier bubble developed here is now being developed further by another ENRTF project. This work has been described in 6 peer-reviewed publications (with more in review), over a dozen scientific meetings, a dozen agency meetings and in at least 6 press and TV reports. ",,"FINAL REPORT ",2008-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-plans-integrated-control-common-carp,,,,
10002287,"Adapting Stream Barriers to Remove Common Carp",2018,301000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$301,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to conduct field tests at existing barrier sites and laboratory experiments to adapt a technology to remove common carp from streams during carp spawning migrations in Minnesota.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Przemyslaw,Bajer,"U of MN - AIS Center","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6722",bajer003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/adapting-stream-barriers-remove-common-carp,,,,
10004528,"Advancing Microbial Invasive Species Monitoring from Ballast Discharge",2017,368000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$368,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify bacteria in ship ballast water and St. Louis River estuary sediments, assess the risks posed by invasive bacteria, and evaluate treatment techniques for effectiveness at removing the bacteria from ballast water. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_06c.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Randall,Hicks,"U of MN - Duluth","1035 Kirby Dr, SSB 207",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8438",rhicks@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/advancing-microbial-invasive-species-monitoring-ballast-discharge,,,,
10013307,"Agricultural Weed Control Using Autonomous Mowers",2019,750000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris to design, integrate, and field-test new technology mowers to control weeds, reduce herbicide use, reduce energy costs, and improve native vegetation and forage quality on agricultural lands. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University","A robot, powered by solar energy, will be developed to control weeds on agricultural lands. We envision significant reductions in fossil-fuel and herbicide use while increasing local energy production.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Buchanan,"U of MN - Morris","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",buch0123@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agricultural-weed-control-using-autonomous-mowers-0,,,,
10012129,"Agricultural Weed Control Using Autonomous Mowers",2020,900000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08g","$900,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris to design, integrate, and field-test new technology mowers to control weeds, reduce herbicide use, reduce energy costs, and improve native vegetation and forage quality on agricultural lands. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University",n/a,,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Buchanan,"U of MN - Morris","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",buch0123@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agricultural-weed-control-using-autonomous-mowers,,,,
10021827,"Agrivoltaics To Improve The Environment And Farm Resiliency",2022,646000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$646,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, to model and evaluate alternative solar energy system designs to maximize energy production while providing other benefits to cattle and farmers.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, WCROC","Public College/University","The project team at the WCROC will model and evaluate alternative solar system designs that will maximize energy production as well as provide maximal benefits to cattle and farmers .",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bradley,Heins,"U of MN, WCROC","46352 State Hwy 329 ",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",https://wcroc.cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agrivoltaics-improve-environment-and-farm-resiliency,,,,
10021827,"Agrivoltaics To Improve The Environment And Farm Resiliency",2021,646000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$646,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, to model and evaluate alternative solar energy system designs to maximize energy production while providing other benefits to cattle and farmers.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, WCROC","Public College/University","The project team at the WCROC will model and evaluate alternative solar system designs that will maximize energy production as well as provide maximal benefits to cattle and farmers .",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bradley,Heins,"U of MN, WCROC","46352 State Hwy 329 ",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",https://wcroc.cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agrivoltaics-improve-environment-and-farm-resiliency,,,,
728,"Algae for Fuels Pilot Project",2011,900000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$900,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to demonstrate an innovative microalgae production system utilizing and treating sanitary wastewater to produce biofuels from algae. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Biomass-based energy holds important potential as a viable renewable alternative to non-renewable fossil-based energy supplies; however significant challenges to biomass energy technologies remain to be overcome before such a role can be achieved at a large scale. Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Center for Biorefining, in partnership with the Metropolitan Council, are using this appropriation to develop, build, and test a pilot scale fuel production system that uses the nutrients in sewage wastewater to grow algae that can then be harvested to produce biodiesel. Additional benefits resulting from the system may include improved water quality, minimized freshwater and land use, reduced carbon emissions, and capture and recycling of plant nutrients. With additional research and development of this system it could potentially be implemented at other wastewater treatment facilities and adapted to other waste streams throughout Minnesota and beyond. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Current biomass energy technologies have encountered economic, ecological, and policy concerns, including feed stock procurement, energy balance, carbon footprint, competition for food and fuel, water use, and others. This project was built on our existing collaborative R&D partnership to demonstrate an innovative photosynthetic algae production system which simultaneously produces high lipid oil for bio-fuel production, captures and recycles nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, and sequesters carbon dioxide. The goal of the project was to develop, build, and test a pilot scale algae production system that will treat concentrated wastewater and animal facility wastewater and generate algal biomass for production of biofuels and bioproducts. More than 10 high performance algae strains have been developed for specific applications such as oil accumulation, nutrient removal, growth under low temperature and low light conditions, and accumulation of high value lipids. Growth conditions were optimized for specific applications. A pilot cultivation facility with a cultivation volume of 20,000 liters was developed and demonstrated. The microwave assisted pyrolysis was found to be an excellent conversion alternative to conventional oil extraction based biodiesel process, and the hydrothermal process is a cost effective pretreatment technology to improve dewatering of algal biomass. The life cycle analysis results indicate that our technologies, which integrate wastewater into algal cultivation, can improve the environmental performance of algal biofuels. The life cycle analysis study also suggests that utilization of multiple major waste streams in wastewater plants should be developed to maximize the economic and environmental benefits of algae based technologies. The outcomes of the project point to a great potential of algae technologies for simultaneous removal of nitrogen, phosphorus, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and other nutrients in municipal and animal wastewaters; sequestration of carbons in organic matters and flue gas; and at the same time accumulation of biomass for production of high vale biofuels and bioproducts. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information about the project results were disseminated through more than 10 presentations at national and international conferences, five demonstrations to stakeholders, eleven peer-reviewed journal publications, and through a website: http://biorefining.cfans.umn.edu.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Roger,Ruan,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-1710",ruanx001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/algae-fuels-pilot-project,,,,
10003474,"Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Minnesota Lakes",2015,300000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the relationship between antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Minnesota lakes to determine if improved wastewater treatment is necessary to protect human and aquatic health. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,300000,,,3.76,"U of MN","Public College/University","Through various means, human produced chemicals can make their way into surface waters where they can have adverse effects on the function of ecological communities. Of particular concern are antibiotics and other antimicrobial substances because they have the potential to create increased antibiotic resistance. While there is a background level of naturally occurring antibiotic resistance in the natural world, elevated or persistent levels caused by human activities have the potential to harm human, animal, and overall ecosystem health. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to quantify and compare the levels within lakes of naturally occurring antibiotic compounds versus those resulting from human actions to delineate the role of each in creating antibiotic resistant bacteria and determine the extent to which improved wastewater treatment could contribute to controlling the amount of antibiotics and antibiotic resistant genes within the environment.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_03e.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/antibiotics-and-antibiotic-resistance-genes-minnesota-lakes-0,,,,
21780,"An Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center",2014,8700000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$4,350,000 the first year and $4,350,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and support an aquatic invasive species (AIS) research center at the University of Minnesota that will develop new techniques to control aquatic invasive species including Asian carp, zebra mussels, and plant species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,4350000,,,43.11,"U of MN - MAISRC","Public College/University","Aquatic invasive species pose critical ecological and economic challenges for the entire state and beyond. They can cause irreparable harm to fisheries and aquatic habitat as well as damage to infrastructure. The problems posed by aquatic invasive species continue to grow as existing infestations expand and new exotic species arrive, most of which are poorly understood. New ideas and approaches are needed to develop real solutions. In 2012 the Minnesota Legislature provided the University of Minnesota with $3,800,000 ($2,000,000 from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund; $1,800,000 from the Clean Water Fund) to launch a new, first-of-its-kind research center specifically focused on developing and implementing solutions to control aquatic invasive species. This appropriation provides this new center with additional initial operating funds for conducting research aimed at slowing the spread, reducing, controlling, and/or eradicating aquatic invasive species including Asian carp, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and more. Proven tools and techniques developed at the center are intended to be implemented statewide.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_06a.pdf,2013-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Phelps,"U of MN - MAISRC","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7450",phelp083@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquatic-invasive-species-research-center,,,,
21780,"An Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center",2015,4350000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$4,350,000 the first year and $4,350,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and support an aquatic invasive species (AIS) research center at the University of Minnesota that will develop new techniques to control aquatic invasive species including Asian carp, zebra mussels, and plant species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MAISRC","Public College/University","Aquatic invasive species pose critical ecological and economic challenges for the entire state and beyond. They can cause irreparable harm to fisheries and aquatic habitat as well as damage to infrastructure. The problems posed by aquatic invasive species continue to grow as existing infestations expand and new exotic species arrive, most of which are poorly understood. New ideas and approaches are needed to develop real solutions. In 2012 the Minnesota Legislature provided the University of Minnesota with $3,800,000 ($2,000,000 from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund; $1,800,000 from the Clean Water Fund) to launch a new, first-of-its-kind research center specifically focused on developing and implementing solutions to control aquatic invasive species. This appropriation provides this new center with additional initial operating funds for conducting research aimed at slowing the spread, reducing, controlling, and/or eradicating aquatic invasive species including Asian carp, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and more. Proven tools and techniques developed at the center are intended to be implemented statewide.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_06a.pdf,2013-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Phelps,"U of MN - MAISRC","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7450",phelp083@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquatic-invasive-species-research-center,,,,
14344,"Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center; Appropriation",2013,2000000,"M.L. 2012, Chp. 264, Art.4, Sec. 3","$2,000,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the environment and natural resources trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and implement an Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center, including equipment and facility development. As a condition of receiving this appropriation, the University of Minnesota is requested to collaborate with the commissioner of natural resources in developing solutions to control aquatic invasive species. Money appropriated in this section may not be spent on activities unless they are directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this section. Money appropriated in this section must not be spent on indirect costs or other institutional overhead charges that are not directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this section. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2018.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,2000000,,,10.55,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","The legislature granted the University of Minnesota $2,000,000 from the LCCMR to start an Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center to address and solve aquatic invasive species (AIS) problems in the state. The University will use this initial funding to establish the administrative structure for this center, establish and renovate its facilities, start studies of Asian carp biology designed to control this species, and develop work plans for the LCCMR to ensure continuing funding for the center. This three-year project is designed to stand alone while establishing a solid foundation for a second phase of operating funding being requested from the ENRTF for 2013-2019, and coordinating with ongoing zebra mussel work at the University which will be supported by the Clean Water Fund.",,"Work Plan ",2012-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Galatowitsch,"University of Minnesota","135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle","Saint Paul",Minnesota,55108,"(612) 624-3242",galat001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquatic-invasive-species-cooperative-research-center-appropriation,,,,
36393,"An Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center",2013,1800000,"M.L. 2012, Chapter 264, Article 2, Sec. 4","$1,800,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2013 from the clean water fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and implement an Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center, including equipment and facility development. As a condition of receiving this appropriation, the University of Minnesota is requested to collaborate with the commissioner of natural resources in developing solutions to control aquatic invasive species. A portion of this appropriation may be used for educating and engaging citizens on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Money appropriated in this section may not be spent on activities unless they are directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this section. Money appropriated in this section must not be spent on indirect costs or other institutional overhead charges that are not directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this section. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2018. Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10, applies to this appropriation. For the purpose of this appropriation, the term ""fund"" means the clean water fund and the term ""commission"" means the Clean Water Council as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. ","The University will use this initial funding to develop and implement the administrative structure for the center, conduct strategic planning, establish and renovate its facilities, buy equipment, hire a zebra mussel researcher and start studies of zebra mussels designed to prevent and control this species, launch and facilitate additional research to find solutions to high priority AIS, and conduct education and citizen engagement activities.","The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) has successfully been established. A center advisory board (CAB) was created and a 10 year strategic plan to reduce the impacts of AIS in Minnesota was developed and is now being implemented. An inter-agency technical committee was created that, together with the CAB, continues to provide guidance to the Center’s leadership. Through funding research projects and hiring staff, the Center now has approximately 40 faculty, students, and staff conducting 36 research projects and ensuring smooth Center operations. While most of this personnel is supported with Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) and other dollars, the Clean Water Fund has been used to support a portion of the Director’s salary as well as the full time zebra mussel faculty researcher position, his research program, and additional research on high priority topics. The faculty level zebra mussel researcher was hired with Clean Water Funds in 2013 and he has nearly completed the first phase of his research program to understand the threat of zebra mussels in order to prevent and control them in Minnesota. Research completed includes sequencing a draft genome of this organism, using genetics to understand how spread is occurring around the state, developing a new early detection technique for both zebra and quagga mussels, and developing protocols for evaluating effectiveness of open water trials of mulluscicide treatments. The MAISRC facilities have now also been renovated. Clean Water Funds were used with a portion of our ENRTF 2012 appropriation, a 2014 bonding appropriation, and University of Minnesota funds to renovate a 10,000 square foot space into a state-of-the-art research lab where we can tackle the state’s foremost AIS issues. A truck, a pontoon boat, and a high pressure washer have also been procured to allow us to conduct critical field research. Additional research and education/citizen engagement conducted with Clean Water Funds: •Collaborated with the Minnesota DNR to model and analyze the density of carp in isolated and connected lakes to demonstrate the importance of partial migration to common carp success in Minnesota Lakes. The modeling also examined whether or not it is feasible to control carp by manipulating the frequency of stochastic events or preventing/limiting movement among lakes. A paper on this work was published as Bajer, P. G., Parker, J. E., Cross, T. K., Venturelli, P. A. and Sorensen, P. W. (2015), Partial migration to seasonally-unstable habitat facilitates biological invasions in a predator-dominated system. Oikos, 124: 1520–1526. doi: 10.1111/oik.01795 •A group of 4 graduate students presented and demonstrated a BayesNet Asian carps management decision support tool to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. •Conducted reconnaissance of lakes for study of the enhancement of milfoil weevils for Eurasian water milfoil biocontrol, including surveys at Cenaiko and Otter Lake. At each lake we collected samples (top 50 cm from 8 milfoil plants) from around the lake in shallow (",,,,1800000,,,9,"U of MN","Public College/University","Aquatic invasive species pose critical ecological and economic challenges for the entire state and beyond. They can cause irreparable harm to fisheries and aquatic habitat as well as damage to infrastructure. The problems posed by aquatic invasive species continue to grow as existing infestations expand and new exotic species arrive, most of which are poorly understood. New ideas and approaches are needed to develop real solutions. In 2012 the Minnesota Legislature provided the University of Minnesota with $3,800,000 ($2,000,000 from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund; $1,800,000 from the Clean Water Fund) to launch a new, first-of-its-kind research center specifically focused on developing and implementing solutions to control aquatic invasive species. These appropriations provided this new center with initial operating funds for conducting research aimed at slowing the spread, reducing, controlling, and/or eradicating aquatic invasive species including Asian carp, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and more. Proven tools and techniques developed at the center are intended to be implemented statewide.",,,2012-07-01,2018-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Galatowitsch,"UofMN Aquatic Invasive Species Resea","2003 Upper Buford Circle, Skok Hall 135","St. Paul",Minnesota,55108,(612)624-3242,galat001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquatic-invasive-species-research-center-0,,,,
10003497,"Assessing Species Vulnerability to Climate Change Using Phenology",2015,175000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05e","$175,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to compile and use historical datasets to assess change over time in the ecology of Minnesota species, identify vulnerable species, and inform management strategies for climate change. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,175000,,,3.14,"U of MN","Public College/University","There is a critical need to understand how our natural resources are already responding to climate change in order to develop tools for projecting natural resource responses into the future and to devise plans for actions that can be taken in reaction to observed and predicted changes. Phenology – the timing of seasonal biological events such as budburst, flowering, bird migration, and leaf coloring – provides a tested indicator of climate change response by plants and animals. A rich source of phenology datasets exists independently throughout the state, but these datasets are not compiled in a centralized manner. Furthermore, ongoing collection of phenology data is a cost efficient task that, done in an organized manner, can continue to provide valuable long-term evidence of climate change response. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to compile and analyze historical phenology datasets and to establish a statewide network to collect future phenology data. This information will be helpful in identifying plant and animal species vulnerable to climate change and enhancing adaptive management strategies, such as for maintaining forest productivity, supporting plant pollination and reproduction, and supporting efforts to maintain the integrity of wildlife and fisheries populations.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05e.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Rebecca,Montgomery,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7249",rebeccam@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-species-vulnerability-climate-change-using-phenology-0,,,,
10013264,"Assessing Natural Resource Benefits Provided by Lichens and Mosses",2019,213000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$213,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to survey, map, and analyze mosses and lichens across the state, including their moisture-retention capacity, effects on hydrology, and ability to filter airborne pollutants. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","The proposed project aims to better understand the impacts that moss and lichens may have on water and pollution.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Stanton,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Ave, 140 Gortner Labs","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 494-7625",stan0477@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-natural-resource-benefits-provided-lichens-and-mosses,,,,
10013272,"Assess and Develop Strategies to Remove Microscopic Plastic-Particle Pollution from Minnesota Water Bodies",2019,300000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess, track, and develop methods to remove microscopic plastic particles that are dispersed and accumulating as pollution in Minnesota water bodies. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","The objective of the present proposal is to assess and provide remedy to the urgent problem of microscopic plastic particles polluting water bodies in Minnesota.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Filippo,Coletti,"U of MN","110 Union St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(650) 289-8216",fcoletti@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assess-and-develop-strategies-remove-microscopic-plastic-particle-pollution-minnesota,,,,
10002316,"Assessing Release of Mercury and Sulfur on Aquatic Communities",2018,300000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i","$300,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine the effects of increased temperatures on the release of mercury and sulfur from Minnesota peatlands to predict impacts on aquatic communities and fish health. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ed,Nater,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir, 439 Borlaug Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-9734",enater@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-release-mercury-and-sulfur-aquatic-communities,,,,
10004566,"Assessing Effectiveness of Wetland Restorations for Improved Water Quality",2017,420000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04u","$420,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the environmental benefits of sediment removal and native plant communities in wetland restorations by measuring resulting reductions in nitrogen and phosphorus delivery to groundwater and surface water. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04u.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jacques,Finlay,"U of MN","1987 Upper Buford Cir, 100 Ecology Bldg","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4672",jfinlay@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Douglas, Grant, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Otter Tail, Pope, Swift, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-effectiveness-wetland-restorations-improved-water-quality,,,,
10004571,"Assessing the Increasing Harmful Algal Blooms in Minnesota Lakes",2017,270000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$270,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory to investigate lake processes and meteorological conditions triggering algal blooms and toxin production, develop models for tracking blooms, and provide outreach on the prediction, detection, and impacts of mitigation of algal bloom events. This work must be done in cooperation with the St. Croix Watershed Research Station of the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04b.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Miki,Hondzo,"U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 625-0053",mhondzo@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-increasing-harmful-algal-blooms-minnesota-lakes,,,,
10004512,"Assessing Neonicotinoid Insecticide Effects on Aquatic and Soil Communities",2017,400000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify neonicotinoid insecticide breakdown components produced in water and plant leaves and assess their toxicity to soil and aquatic species and related biotic communities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04e.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-neonicotinoid-insecticide-effects-aquatic-and-soil-communities,,,,
10029625,"Assessing Status of Common Tern Populations in Minnesota",2023,199000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h ","$199,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess the population status of Common Tern breeding colonies in Minnesota, implement management activities, and develop a standardized monitoring protocol and online database for accessing current and historic monitoring data to help prioritize conservation and restoration actions for this state-threatened species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Annie,Bracey,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy ",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",brace005@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-status-common-tern-populations-minnesota,,,,
722,"Assessing Cumulative Impacts of Shoreline Development",2011,300000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 05h","$300,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate near-shore, in-water habitat impacts from shoreline development activities to assist in the design and implementation of management practices protecting critical shorelands and aquatic habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Near-shore areas of lakes are critical to the health of lake ecosystems because they contain a majority of the vegetation and are generally the spawning areas for fish. Increases in the rate and extent of shoreline development - including docks, boatlifts, and other structures - and disturbance from recreational activity may be having cumulative detrimental impacts on these ecosystems. However, there is a lack of scientific knowledge about these impacts and that has been hindering lake managers in their ability to guide landowners toward better practices. Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the U.S. Geological Survey are using this appropriation to study the cumulative impacts of shoreline development on aquatic habitat, water quality, and fish populations in order to develop a tool that can be used to help guide sustainable near-shore development. Approximately 100 lakes in Aitkin, Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Morrison, Otter Tail and Todd counties will be used in the study. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The littoral zone contains all of the vegetation within a lake and is critical to the physical and biological integrity of lakes. Aquatic macrophytes and coarse woody structure provide refuge, foraging area, and spawning substrate for many fish species. The goal of this study was to evaluate shoreline development by measuring a number of variables that reflect human activity, including terrestrial vegetation, physical alterations, and in-lake structures. Previous studies have found reductions in abundance of aquatic vegetation and coarse woody structure; however, few studies have quantified the specific influence of docks on aquatic habitat structure. Coarse woody structure and three measures of macrophyte abundance increased with distance to the nearest dock structure. Presence of coarse woody structure and emergent species were significantly and negatively related to lake-wide dock density. We intensively investigated effects of lakeshore development on nearshore habitat across 11 northern Minnesota lakes using the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Score Your Shore (SYS) survey to assess development intensity. Developed sites (a residence and dock present) had lower macrophyte species richness, emergent, and floating-leaf macrophytes and coarse woody structure than undeveloped sites (no residence, no dock). SYS score was a significant factor in models of most macrophyte community variables, supporting the hypothesis that site-scale development intensity is related to littoral vegetation. A fish Index of Biological Integrity decreased as the density of docks increased for the 11 intensively studied lakes. Development density across 29 lakes and 114 lakes were also examined, but less intensively. Effects of development in these less intensively studied lakes were less apparent for most lake macrophyte and fish community variables than for the intensively studied lakes. These findings suggest that riparian management on residential lots and reduced removal of aquatic macrophytes and coarse woody structure could improve fish habitat at both local and lake-wide scales of development. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The project was conducted in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and several meetings to disseminate our findings took place with Jacquelyn Bacigalupi, the Lake IBI Coordinator with MNDNR and colleagues. Additionally multiple conference presentations were given and two Master's theses resulted from the work on this project.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Bruce,Vondracek,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-8748",bvondrac@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Morrison, Otter Tail, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessing-cumulative-impacts-shoreline-development,,,,
10002258,"Assessment of Public Benefits of Protecting Source Water",2018,320000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$320,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to map and quantify source water risks, determine ecosystem service valuation of clean water, and provide analyses of equity and community capacity to improve decisions about the protection and management of groundwater and surface water. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bonnie,Keeler,"U of MN","1954 Buford Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 353-9294",keeler@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-public-benefits-protecting-source-water,,,,
10002262,"Assessment of Microbes for Improving Wild Rice Restoration",2018,334000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$334,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Natural Resources Research Institute, to evaluate the microbial communities and nutrients associated with wild rice and competing vegetation, with the goal of enhancing restoration success to increase the abundance of wild rice. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Chanlan,Chun,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2613",chun0157@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-microbes-improving-wild-rice-restoration,,,,
10002270,"Assessment of Household Chemicals and Herbicides in Rivers and Lakes",2018,236000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$236,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify environmental levels of household chemical and herbicide ingredients in rivers and lakes and assess their potential to form toxic by-products.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-household-chemicals-and-herbicides-rivers-and-lakes,,,,
10002275,"Assessment of Water Quality for Reuse",2018,148000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f","$148,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collect and analyze pathogen data for evaluation of water reuse in order to maximize water reuse and protect groundwater and surface water quality.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Satoshi,Ishii,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Ave, 140 Gortner Labs","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7902",ishi0040@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-water-quality-reuse,,,,
10004567,"Assessment of Surface Water Quality With Satellite Sensors",2017,345000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i","$345,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for a statewide assessment of water quality using new satellite sensors for high frequency measurement of major water quality indicators in lakes and rivers. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04i.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jacques,Finlay,"U of MN","1987 Upper Buford Cir, 100 Ecology Bldg","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4672",jfinlay@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-surface-water-quality-satellite-sensors,,,,
10004582,"Assessment Tool for Understanding Vegetation Growth Impacts on Groundwater Recharge",2017,212000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$212,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a statewide assessment tool to help understand the relationship between vegetation growth and impacts on groundwater recharge under changing land use and climate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03f.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,"Gene-Hua (Crystal)",Ng,"U of MN","310 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-9243",gcng@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-tool-understanding-vegetation-growth-impacts-groundwater-recharge,,,,
21765,"Assessment of Natural Copper-Nickel Bedrocks on Water Quality",2014,585000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b","$585,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey to assess impacts of existing mineralization and potential mining on northeastern Minnesota regional water quality, including impacts from copper, nickel, and other metal concentrations in rocks, streambed sediments, and soils in areas of potential base-metal mining. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,585000,,,6.83,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University","Large deposits of copper, nickel, cobalt, and other minerals in northeastern Minnesota could provide huge economic and employment benefits to the state while becoming an important source of important metals for the country. However, the mining required to extract them could have significant water quality impacts in a region that includes the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness and other environmentally sensitive watersheds. Up-to-date and accurate geochemical data is needed In order to assess and predict water quality impacts of potential mining and inform decision-making to protect water quality and sensitive ecosystems. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to gather baseline data for assessing how existing concentrations of these metals in rocks, streambeds, and soils currently influence regional water quality. This information is a critical component for examining the risks posed by any potential future mining.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_05b.pdf,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Stephen,"Monson Geerts","U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2608",sgeerts@nrri.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-natural-copper-nickel-bedrocks-water-quality,,,,
10004572,"Bacterial Assessment of Groundwater Supplies Used for Drinking Water",2017,299000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f","$299,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to characterize and analyze bacterial communities in Minnesota groundwater used as drinking water supplies and link the microbiological data to other water quality indicators for drinking water supply safety. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04f.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Raymond,Hozalski,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9650",hozal001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bacterial-assessment-groundwater-supplies-used-drinking-water,,,,
10004537,"Bee Pollinator Habitat Enhancement - Phase II",2017,387000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 08a","$387,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue assessment of the potential to supplement traditional turf grass by providing critical floral plant resources to enhance bee pollinator habitat. Plant materials and seeds must follow the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_08a.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Marla,Spivak,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 219 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4798",spiva001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bee-pollinator-habitat-enhancement-phase-ii,,,,
21761,"Bee Pollinator Habitat Enhancement",2014,200000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the potential to supplement traditional turf grass by providing critical floral plant resources to enhance bee pollinator habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,200000,,,3.27,"U of MN","Public College/University","Bees play a key role in ecosystem function and in agriculture, including more than one hundred U.S. crops either need or benefit from pollinators. However, bee pollinators are in dramatic decline in Minnesota and throughout the country. One of the potential causes appears to be a scarcity of bee-friendly flowers, particularly in urban areas, which is leading to nutritional deficiencies, chronic exposure to pesticides, and debilitating diseases and parasites. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to assess options that can be broadly implemented in urban areas to enhance bee pollinator habitat and counteract declining populations and bee health. The effort will examine ways to supplement traditional turfgrass landscapes, particularly in areas that primarily serve an aesthetic purpose, with flowering plants that can provide increased nutrition and less potential exposure to pesticides.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04h.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Marla,Spivak,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 219 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4798",spiva001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bee-pollinator-habitat-enhancement,,,,
10021707,"Bee Minnesota ? Protect Our Native Bumblebees",2021,650000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$650,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to protect native bee health by investigating the potential to mitigate against pathogens that may be transmissible between honeybees and wild bees and by promoting best practices to beekeepers and the public. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University","Our goal is to protect native pollinators by screening and neutralizing bee pathogens, and promoting best honey bee management practices to prevent pathogen spillover into native bees.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Declan,Schroeder,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,www.cvm.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bee-minnesota-protect-our-native-bumblebees,,,,
10021707,"Bee Minnesota ? Protect Our Native Bumblebees",2020,650000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$650,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to protect native bee health by investigating the potential to mitigate against pathogens that may be transmissible between honeybees and wild bees and by promoting best practices to beekeepers and the public. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University","Our goal is to protect native pollinators by screening and neutralizing bee pathogens, and promoting best honey bee management practices to prevent pathogen spillover into native bees.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Declan,Schroeder,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,www.cvm.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bee-minnesota-protect-our-native-bumblebees,,,,
10021828,"Behavioral Response of Bald Eagles to Acoustic Stimuli",2022,261000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07d","$261,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to protect wildlife by designing and implementing an acoustic deterrence protocol to discourage bald eagles from entering hazardous air space near wind energy installations.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University","The goal of the work is to design and implement an acoustic deterrence protocol that will discourage bald eagles from entering hazardous air space near wind energy installations.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Christopher,Feist,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",https://www.safl.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/behavioral-response-bald-eagles-acoustic-stimuli,,,,
10021828,"Behavioral Response of Bald Eagles to Acoustic Stimuli",2021,261000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07d","$261,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to protect wildlife by designing and implementing an acoustic deterrence protocol to discourage bald eagles from entering hazardous air space near wind energy installations.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University","The goal of the work is to design and implement an acoustic deterrence protocol that will discourage bald eagles from entering hazardous air space near wind energy installations.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Christopher,Feist,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",https://www.safl.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/behavioral-response-bald-eagles-acoustic-stimuli,,,,
10012092,"Benign Design: Environmental Studies Leading to Sustainable Pharmaceuticals",2020,415000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$415,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine how to best remove harmful fluorinated pharmaceuticals during wastewater treatment and to develop alternate versions of these compounds that are medically useful but environmentally harmless. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will identify wastewater treatment and natural processes that prevent the formation of highly toxic byproducts from fluoro-pharmaceuticals. This will lead to improved treatment and rules for better pharmaceutical design.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/benign-design-environmental-studies-leading-sustainable-pharmaceuticals,,,,
10003484,"Bioacoustics to Detect, Deter and Eliminate Silver Carp",2015,262000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$262,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota-Duluth to develop bioacoustics technology for detection and early warning systems, capture and elimination methods, and deterrent systems for silver carp. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,262000,,,4.97,"U of MN - Duluth","Public College/University","Silver carp are migrating north up the Mississippi River and pose threats to the native fish and aquatic ecosystems of Minnesota rivers and lakes where they can become established. Additionally, the unique jumping ability of silver carp also places recreational boaters in danger of being injured during collisions with airborne fish. However, it is believed that this jumping ability could potentially be exploited as a weakness to help detect, manage, and control silver carp populations. Researchers at the University of Minnesota – Duluth, in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey, are using this appropriation to develop bioacoustics technologies that use sound to stimulate silver carp jumping in order to assist with strategies for detection, capture, and deterrence.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_04b.pdf,2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Allen,Mensinger,"U of MN - Duluth","1035 Kirby Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-7259",amensing@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bioacoustics-detect-deter-and-eliminate-silver-carp-0,,,,
10021800,"Bioacoustics for Broad-Scale Species Monitoring and Conservation",2022,305000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$305,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve wildlife conservation efforts by using passive acoustic monitoring devices to determine statewide distribution and reproduction of red-headed woodpeckers and developing a protocol for future use of this technology to monitor population trends and responses to habitat management. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","This study will use autonomous recording devices to determine the statewide distribution and reproduction of red-headed woodpeckers and develop a protocol to monitor population trends and responses to habitat management.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Elena,West,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bioacoustics-broad-scale-species-monitoring-and-conservation,,,,
10021800,"Bioacoustics for Broad-Scale Species Monitoring and Conservation",2021,305000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$305,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve wildlife conservation efforts by using passive acoustic monitoring devices to determine statewide distribution and reproduction of red-headed woodpeckers and developing a protocol for future use of this technology to monitor population trends and responses to habitat management. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","This study will use autonomous recording devices to determine the statewide distribution and reproduction of red-headed woodpeckers and develop a protocol to monitor population trends and responses to habitat management.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Elena,West,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bioacoustics-broad-scale-species-monitoring-and-conservation,,,,
727,"Bioacoustic Traps for Management of Round Goby",2011,175000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$175,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate bioacoustic technology specific to invasive round goby in Lake Superior as a method for early detection and population reduction. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth","Public College/University"," PROJECT OVERVIEW The round goby is an invasive fish that is rapidly spreading throughout the Great Lakes. One reason for its rapid expansion is that round goby outcompetes native fish through its ability to spawn throughout the spring and summer in contrast to native fish, which only spawn once a year. Interrupting this reproductive cycle in some way could be used to help halt further expansion of round goby and control existing populations. Scientists from the University of Minnesota - Duluth are using this appropriation to develop and test a method for trapping these fish using sounds that mimic those that male gobies use to attract females to the nest. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The bioacoustics of the round goby population in the Duluth-Superior Harbor were investigated over the course of three summers. The goal of the project was to assess the behavior and the sound production of this invasive species to develop a fish trap to target this invasive species. Fish were found to move offshore during the winter and thus subsequent concentrations were thought to have great potential for collection. However, fish were found to be inactive the majority of the winter and did not produce sound. Sound production coincided with the resumption of swimming activity and feeding in late spring with vocalization first recorded when water temperature exceeded 8 degrees C, which correlated with the initiation of spawning. Two choice experimental trials succeeded in attracting the fish to sound sources using both pure tones and round goby vocalizations, indicating that fish can find the origin of sound. Several different traps were produced and bioacoustical field trials were conducted. We were able to capture, for the first time, round gobies in unbaited traps using sound as the only stimulus and observed many round gobies approach sound sources but fail to enter the traps. As they readily enter the same traps when baited, it was concluded that although sound is an effective attractant, it is not the only sensory modality that round goby use to approach calling males. Future experiments that would combine sound with a large sexually mature fish and/or pheromones could significantly increase the number of fish that enter the trap and could prove to be an effective strategy. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Project manager collaborated with the Great Lakes aquarium to produce a audio video exhibit on invasive fish. Two master's students, Jared Leino (degree pending) and Elise Cordo (degree in progress), received funding from the project and five undergraduate students received funding for summer research. Additionally several manuscripts are in preparation and will be submitted for publication.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Allen,Mensinger,"U of MN - Duluth","1035 Kirby Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-7259",amensing@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bioacoustic-traps-management-round-goby,,,,
10021798,"A Biodiversity Checkup for Minnesota?s Big Woods",2022,109000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$109,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to inform conservation strategies by comparing the historic and contemporary flora of Minnesota's Big Woods to determine if all species have survived in the small remaining remnants of that ecosystem.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Compare the historic and contemporary flora of Minnesota?s Big Woods to see whether all species are able to survive on a small fraction of the original area",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Frelich,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biodiversity-checkup-minnesotas-big-woods,,,,
10021798,"A Biodiversity Checkup for Minnesota?s Big Woods",2021,109000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$109,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to inform conservation strategies by comparing the historic and contemporary flora of Minnesota's Big Woods to determine if all species have survived in the small remaining remnants of that ecosystem.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Compare the historic and contemporary flora of Minnesota?s Big Woods to see whether all species are able to survive on a small fraction of the original area",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Frelich,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biodiversity-checkup-minnesotas-big-woods,,,,
10004478,"Biofilm Technology for Water Nutrient Removal",2016,281000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$281,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a simulated lichen biofilm system that can be used to remove pollutants and recycle nutrients from storm water runoff and polluted lakes, ponds, and lagoons. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_04b.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bo,Hu,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-4215",bhu@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biofilm-technology-water-nutrient-removal-0,,,,
2232,"Biofuel Production and Wildlife Conservation in Working Prairies",2009,250000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 03q","$250,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research and evaluate methods of managing diverse working prairies for wildlife and renewable bioenergy production. On June 1, 2008, the $500,000 appropriation for the Phillips biomass community energy system under Laws 2006, chapter 243, section 20, subdivision 3, is transferred and added to this appropriation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2011, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results Minnesota prairies reliably produce bioenergy resources which largely go untapped. This project sought management practices to promote wildlife and habitat diversity on future working prairies used for bioenergy in Minnesota. It combined harvested areas with refuges and monitored wildlife populations and bioenergy potential in Minnesota grasslands, while developing protocols for future long-term work. We collaborated with land managers of established prairies to survey birds, insects, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, plants and soils in regions across western Minnesota. Statistical trends show that harvesting grasslands with refuge remaining does not reduce wildlife abundance. In fact, harvested areas supported greater biomass of insects for bird food. Harvesting can also increase overall small mammal abundance when equal area is left as refuge. These results are being clarified in the ongoing second phase of this project. We measured bioenergy potential measured by harvesting prairies with production-scale equipment. We tested various harvesting machinery, techniques, and bale types, and found current round baling technology more amenable to these plots, a discbine cutter mounted on a four-wheel drive tractor as the most effective cutting equipment, and tractors with custom-made front and rear mounted bale spikes worked best for transport. We obtained noticeably higher quantities of biomass per acre in the south, but biomass quality was approximately the same. Harvesting three years in a row did not reduce yield, and we found mixed-species biomass can produce at least as much liquid fuel per unit mass as switchgrass. Our bioenergy partners reported that bales of prairie grass have better storage life than other renewable feedstocks they used. The large amount of data produced is being made available on the project website for general use. Results from this first phase of the project will inform future land management by analyzing the intersection of renewable energy and wildlife conservation. Project Results Use and Dissemination We have a project website available (www.cbs.umn.edu/wildlife) to make the ideas and results available world-wide. This website will continue to develop as the protocols for this project are refined and as data become available. The project will also be featured in Cedar Creek educational programs for school-age and other groups. Presentations (oral and poster) to special interest groups, research groups, and other interested parties continued by project collaborators throughout the project. The first publication from this project in a peer-reviewed scientific outlet is now available. (Jungers et al., Characterizing Grassland Biomass for Energy Production and Habitat in Minnesota, Proceedings of the 22nd North American Prairie Conference, 2010). Further publications will be submitted as the project moves into its second phase. ",,"FINAL REPORT ",2008-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biofuel-production-and-wildlife-conservation-working-prairies,,,,
10004536,"Biological Control of White Nose Syndrome in Bats - Phase II",2017,452000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$452,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue research to identify, develop, and optimize biocontrol agents for white nose syndrome in bats by evaluating the biocontrol effectiveness of microbes collected at additional hibernacula throughout the state and conducting baseline characterization of the total bat microbiomes. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_06d.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Christine,Salomon,"U of MN","312 Church St SE, 4-130 Nils Hasselmo Hall",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-3698",csalomon@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biological-control-white-nose-syndrome-bats-phase-ii,,,,
10004487,"Biological Control of Canada Thistle",2016,300000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$300,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a biological control for Canada thistle, an invasive plant species in Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06c.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Roger,Becker,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir, 411 Borlaug Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5753",becke003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biological-control-canada-thistle-0,,,,
10003483,"Blocking Bighead, Silver, and Other Invasive Carp by Optimizing Lock and Dams",2015,854000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$854,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collaborate with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to develop ways, including new technologies, to modify the operations of Lock and Dam Numbers 2 to 8 to optimize their ability to impede invasive carp movement into the Minnesota, St. Croix, andMississippi Rivers. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,854000,,,11.2,"U of MN","Public College/University","Invasive carp species, including silver carp and bighead carp, are migrating north up the Mississippi River and pose threats to the native fish and aquatic ecosystems of Minnesota rivers and lakes where they can become established. While individual carp have been found in Minnesota, it is not presently believed that there are established breeding populations in the state. Nevertheless, the only current impediments to the upstream travel of carp into Minnesota waterways are the various lock and dam systems located between the Iowa border and the Twin Cities and these systems do not create a constant barrier to carp passage. Researchers at the University of Minnesota, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are using this appropriation to develop and test ways to modify and optimize the operations of the existing lock and dam systems in order to enhance their ability to deter and block carp passage without detrimentally affecting native fish or current lock and dam function. These efforts have the potential to delay or even prevent statewide invasion by invasive carp in Minnesota via the Mississippi River.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_04a.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Sorensen,"U of MN - AIS Center","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4997",soren003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/blocking-bighead-silver-and-other-invasive-carp-optimizing-lock-and-dams-0,,,,
10021708,"Bobcat And Fisher Habitat Use And Interactions",2021,400000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to identify potential solutions to reverse the fisher population decline through better understanding of habitat, diet, and activity patterns of bobcats and fishers.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","We will describe habitat use, diet, and activity patterns of bobcats and fishers to understand why bobcats kill female fishers and identify potential solutions to reverse the fisher population decline.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Joyce,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bobcat-and-fisher-habitat-use-and-interactions,,,,
10021708,"Bobcat And Fisher Habitat Use And Interactions",2020,400000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to identify potential solutions to reverse the fisher population decline through better understanding of habitat, diet, and activity patterns of bobcats and fishers.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","We will describe habitat use, diet, and activity patterns of bobcats and fishers to understand why bobcats kill female fishers and identify potential solutions to reverse the fisher population decline.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Joyce,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bobcat-and-fisher-habitat-use-and-interactions,,,,
10003490,"Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Monitoring and Biocontrol Evaluation",2015,167000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f1","$99,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture and $167,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University ofMinnesota tomonitor for brown marmorated stink bugs to identify problem areas, target biocontrol efforts, and evaluate the suitability of candidate biological control agents for use in Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,167000,,,3.44,"U of MN","Public College/University","Brown marmorated stink bug is a terrestrial invasive species in Minnesota that was first discovered in 2010 and has been expanding its range since. It is a generalist plant pest that attacks more than 300 species of plants in natural, agricultural, and horticultural settings and is known for its unpleasant odor, large numbers, and propensity for home invasion. Proactive management approaches are available and in development that can be used to slow and potentially control brown marmorated stink bug populations. Researchers at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to establish a state framework for monitoring and biological control of brown marmorated stink bug; efforts will focus on identifying new infestations and potential problem locations and evaluating and implementing biological control options.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_04f1.pdf,2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Koch,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-6771",koch0125@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/brown-marmorated-stink-bug-monitoring-and-biocontrol-evaluation-1,,,,
10029738,"Bugs Below Zero: Engaging Citizens in Winter Research",2022,198000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 05e ","$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to raise awareness about the winter life of bugs, inspire learning about stream food webs, and engage citizen scientists in research and environmental stewardship.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Swenson,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",boli0028@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bugs-below-zero-engaging-citizens-winter-research,,,,
10021822,"Building Knowledge And Capacity For AIS Solutions",2022,3750000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$3,750,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to conduct high-priority projects aimed at solving Minnesota's aquatic invasive species problems using rigorous science and a collaborative process. Additionally, the appropriation may be spent to deliver research findings to end users through strategic communication and outreach. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MAISRC","Public College/University","MAISRC will launch 10-14 high-priority projects aimed at solving Minnesota's AIS problems using a rigorous and collaborative process. The science will be delivered to end-users through strategic communication and outreach.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Phelps,"U of MN, MAISRC","135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1412",https://www.maisrc.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-knowledge-and-capacity-ais-solutions,,,,
10021822,"Building Knowledge And Capacity For AIS Solutions",2021,3750000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$3,750,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to conduct high-priority projects aimed at solving Minnesota's aquatic invasive species problems using rigorous science and a collaborative process. Additionally, the appropriation may be spent to deliver research findings to end users through strategic communication and outreach. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MAISRC","Public College/University","MAISRC will launch 10-14 high-priority projects aimed at solving Minnesota's AIS problems using a rigorous and collaborative process. The science will be delivered to end-users through strategic communication and outreach.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Phelps,"U of MN, MAISRC","135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1412",https://www.maisrc.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-knowledge-and-capacity-ais-solutions,,,,
10012115,"Building Knowledge and Capacity to Solve AIS Problems",2020,4000000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$4,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to support the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center in developing solutions to Minnesota's aquatic invasive species problems through research, control, prevention, outreach, and early detection of existing and emerging aquatic invasive species threats. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MAISRC","Public College/University","MAISRC will launch 12-16 new or continuation projects aimed at solving Minnesota’s AIS problems using a competitive RFP process, informed by an annual research needs assessment and stakeholder consultation.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Phelps,"U of MN - MAISRC","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7450",phelp083@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-knowledge-and-capacity-solve-ais-problems,,,,
10004498,"Building Deconstruction to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Solid Waste",2016,155000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c2","$845,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Better Futures Minnesota in cooperation with the Northwest Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center and $155,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota – Duluth for the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and test a model for implementing building deconstruction and material reuse as a competitive alternative to demolition for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing landfill waste, and providing job training. The project report must quantify and document greenhouse gas emissions reductions resulting from specific deconstruction techniques and materials reuses.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"The NetWork for Better Futures d/b/a Better Futures Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_07c-nrri.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Victor,Krause,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2769",vkrause@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-deconstruction-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-solid-waste-2,,,,
10029726,"Catch and Reveal: Discovering Unknown Fish Contamination Threats",2022,246000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04g ","$246,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to identify contaminants present in Minnesota water bodies using passive sampling and discovery-based chemical analysis and rank the contaminants' potential threat to Minnesota's fisheries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bridget,Ulrich,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy ",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",ulrichb@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/catch-and-reveal-discovering-unknown-fish-contamination-threats,,,,
10003516,"Cattail Management for Wetland Wildlife and Bioenergy Potential",2015,74000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06j","$74,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston to evaluate different management techniques for cattail control and related wildlife impacts in northwest Minnesota and to assess the use of cattails as a biofuel feedstock.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,74000,,,1.8,"U of MN","Public College/University","On many public lands in northwest Minnesota, cattail growth has far exceeded the distribution recommended for optimum wetland wildlife habitat and a need for cattail control has become recognized. Cattails have also recently been demonstrated to have bioenergy potential. Researchers at the University of Minnesota in Crookston are using this appropriation to evaluate cattail management and harvesting techniques in various northwest Minnesota habitats as a means of reducing an increasing overabundance of exotic cattails in wetlands, which are degrading wildlife habitat, while providing a value-added feedstock for sustainable bioenergy in the region.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06i.pdf,2014-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Daniel,Svedarsky,"U of MN","Northwest Experiment Station",Crookston,MN,56716,"(218) 281-8129",dsvedars@mail.crk.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cattail-management-wetland-wildlife-and-bioenergy-potential-0,,,,
10002267,"Cedar Creek Natural Area Wolf Recolonization Assessment",2018,398000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$398,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, to assess wolf recolonization impacts on wildlife, biodiversity, and natural resources and provide educational opportunities at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Forest,Isbell,"U of MN","2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE","East Bethel",MN,55005,"(612) 301-2601",isbell@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Anoka, Isanti",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cedar-creek-natural-area-wolf-recolonization-assessment,,,,
10029622,"Changing Distribution of Flying Squirrel Species in Minnesota",2023,186000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e ","$186,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to determine current distribution and habitat associations of northern and southern flying squirrels to fill key knowledge gaps in flying squirrel status in Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2025-06-30,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Joyce,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy ",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",joyc0073@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/changing-distribution-flying-squirrel-species-minnesota,,,,
10029723,"Changing Winters and Game Fish in Minnesota Lakes",2022,238000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04d ","$238,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Large Lakes Observatory in Duluth to determine how changing winter conditions such as ice cover, snowfall patterns, and water quality affect Minnesota's game fish populations. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - Large Lakes Observatory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ted,Ozersky,"U of MN, Duluth - Large Lakes Observatory","2205 Fifth St N ",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-7926",tozersky@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/changing-winters-and-game-fish-minnesota-lakes,,,,
2911,"Change and Resilience in Boreal Forests in Northern Minnesota",2012,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the potential response of northern Minnesota's boreal forests to observed and predicted changes in climate conditions and develop related management guidelines and adaptation strategies. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,1.69,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Boreal forests of spruce, fir, paper birch, aspen, and jack pine cover more than two million acres of northern Minnesota, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. These forests are near the southern edge of their geographic range. With a warmer climate the health and productivity of these forests may be jeopardized by increased stresses such as heat, drought, fires, storms, and insect pests resulting in a much different forest ecosystem for northern Minnesota in the future. Scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources are using this appropriation to evaluate how these forests are poised to respond to these changes and obtain the necessary data to guide forest management and planning efforts, such as determining practices that will help fend off threats from invasive species. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project addressed the stewardship of forests in Minnesota's most renowned and iconic natural area - the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) - under a changing climate. Forests of the BWCAW are at the very southern edge of the boreal forest biome (cold adapted forests of spruce, fir, pine, birch and aspen), with temperate forest species (primarily red maple) from the south, as well as exotic invasive species poised to invade in a warming climate. The purpose of the study was to map these species and temperatures across the BWCAW to gain insight into change that may occur in the BWCAW as the climate warms. For this purpose, PhD student David Chaffin placed 106 temperature sensors across the landscape, which measured temperature hourly for two years, accompanied by 106 plots on which all tree species abundances were measured. Also, 100 transects totaling nearly 16 miles in length were placed across the landscape to sample for the presence of temperate tree species and invasive species. Results show that European earthworms are a common invasive group of species; about 70%, and 33% of the forests within the BWCAW are at minimal and high stages of invasion, respectively. Earthworm invasion is related to distances from campsites, portage trails and motorized lakes, but not to temperature. Summer (June, July and August) daily maximum temperatures show a west (warm) to east (cool) gradient of about 12-13 degrees F across the BWCAW. Red maple abundance was positively related to summer temperature, being highest in the west. The main synthesis from all of the data collected during the project is that boreal conifers like black spruce, balsam fir, and jack pine may find a cool-temperature refuge and persist in the eastern BWCAW, even in a very warm future climate, but would be co-dominant with expanding red maple populations. Earthworms will continue to expand and facilitate these changes in tree species composition. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION<The project was highlighted in presentations by project manager Frelich several prominent venues:Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation Districts webinar (statewide audience of MSAWCD staff), October 2, 2013;The National Extension Educators Workshop, Cloquet, MN October 29, 2013;Minnesota Climate Change Adaptation Workshop, Science Museum of Minnesota November 7, 2013 (very broad audience including many land managers from throughout the state; this also resulted in coverage in the Star Tribune and Minnesota Public Radio);Climate Science Workshop for Teachers, University of Minnesota St.Paul Campus, November 9, 2013;discussions with state staff directors in offices of U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, December 11, 2013;Citizens Climate Lobby (Training in climate impacts on northern forests for ca 120 people, Minneapolis, January 25, 2014);Jackson Middle School (A science immersion school in Champlin, MN), Expert Day presentations and workshops with ca 50 students, January 29, 2014;Osher Life Long Learning Institute, Coffman Union, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, lecture to ca 40 retired faculty, February 28, 2014;Minnesota Master Naturalist Annual Meeting Keynote to ca 150 people, May 16, 2014, Camp Friendship, MN; andClimate change adaptation planning workshop for National Park Service staff at Voyageurs NP, July 30, 2014, also attended by U.S. Forest Service and other agency personnel.Publication in the form of a PhD thesis (David Chaffin) and at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles will follow within about 2 years.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Lee,Frelich,"U of MN","1530 N Cleveland Ave","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3671",freli001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping, Modeling, Research, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/change-and-resilience-boreal-forests-northern-minnesota,,,,
2911,"Change and Resilience in Boreal Forests in Northern Minnesota",2013,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the potential response of northern Minnesota's boreal forests to observed and predicted changes in climate conditions and develop related management guidelines and adaptation strategies. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,1.69,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Boreal forests of spruce, fir, paper birch, aspen, and jack pine cover more than two million acres of northern Minnesota, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. These forests are near the southern edge of their geographic range. With a warmer climate the health and productivity of these forests may be jeopardized by increased stresses such as heat, drought, fires, storms, and insect pests resulting in a much different forest ecosystem for northern Minnesota in the future. Scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources are using this appropriation to evaluate how these forests are poised to respond to these changes and obtain the necessary data to guide forest management and planning efforts, such as determining practices that will help fend off threats from invasive species. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project addressed the stewardship of forests in Minnesota's most renowned and iconic natural area - the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) - under a changing climate. Forests of the BWCAW are at the very southern edge of the boreal forest biome (cold adapted forests of spruce, fir, pine, birch and aspen), with temperate forest species (primarily red maple) from the south, as well as exotic invasive species poised to invade in a warming climate. The purpose of the study was to map these species and temperatures across the BWCAW to gain insight into change that may occur in the BWCAW as the climate warms. For this purpose, PhD student David Chaffin placed 106 temperature sensors across the landscape, which measured temperature hourly for two years, accompanied by 106 plots on which all tree species abundances were measured. Also, 100 transects totaling nearly 16 miles in length were placed across the landscape to sample for the presence of temperate tree species and invasive species. Results show that European earthworms are a common invasive group of species; about 70%, and 33% of the forests within the BWCAW are at minimal and high stages of invasion, respectively. Earthworm invasion is related to distances from campsites, portage trails and motorized lakes, but not to temperature. Summer (June, July and August) daily maximum temperatures show a west (warm) to east (cool) gradient of about 12-13 degrees F across the BWCAW. Red maple abundance was positively related to summer temperature, being highest in the west. The main synthesis from all of the data collected during the project is that boreal conifers like black spruce, balsam fir, and jack pine may find a cool-temperature refuge and persist in the eastern BWCAW, even in a very warm future climate, but would be co-dominant with expanding red maple populations. Earthworms will continue to expand and facilitate these changes in tree species composition. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION<The project was highlighted in presentations by project manager Frelich several prominent venues:Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation Districts webinar (statewide audience of MSAWCD staff), October 2, 2013;The National Extension Educators Workshop, Cloquet, MN October 29, 2013;Minnesota Climate Change Adaptation Workshop, Science Museum of Minnesota November 7, 2013 (very broad audience including many land managers from throughout the state; this also resulted in coverage in the Star Tribune and Minnesota Public Radio);Climate Science Workshop for Teachers, University of Minnesota St.Paul Campus, November 9, 2013;discussions with state staff directors in offices of U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, December 11, 2013;Citizens Climate Lobby (Training in climate impacts on northern forests for ca 120 people, Minneapolis, January 25, 2014);Jackson Middle School (A science immersion school in Champlin, MN), Expert Day presentations and workshops with ca 50 students, January 29, 2014;Osher Life Long Learning Institute, Coffman Union, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, lecture to ca 40 retired faculty, February 28, 2014;Minnesota Master Naturalist Annual Meeting Keynote to ca 150 people, May 16, 2014, Camp Friendship, MN; andClimate change adaptation planning workshop for National Park Service staff at Voyageurs NP, July 30, 2014, also attended by U.S. Forest Service and other agency personnel.Publication in the form of a PhD thesis (David Chaffin) and at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles will follow within about 2 years.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Lee,Frelich,"U of MN","1530 N Cleveland Ave","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3671",freli001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping, Modeling, Research, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/change-and-resilience-boreal-forests-northern-minnesota,,,,
10029718,"Chronic Wasting Disease Prion Soil Research",2022,732000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03n ","$732,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study chronic wasting disease prions in soils, including the assessment of sites where carcasses with chronic wasting disease have been disposed.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tiffany,Wolf,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,wolfx305@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/chronic-wasting-disease-prion-soil-research,,,,
10003529,"Clean Water and Renewable Energy from Beet Processing Wastewater and Manure",2015,400000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca to research the cofermentation of sugar beet processing wastewater and swine manure for hydrogen and methane production and to install and evaluate a pilot-scale system. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,400000,,,5.9,"U of MN","Public College/University","Minnesota ranks #2 in hog production and #1 in sugar beet production in the U.S., generating about 11 million tons of pig manure and over one million tons of sugar processing wastes annually. Presently there are not cost-effective methods available to deal with these waste streams other than land application, which usually results in nutrient runoff into ground and surface water resources. Better treatment of these waste streams is necessary, but treatment alone is not only expensive but usually fails to capture resource values contained within these waste streams that could be put to other uses. Additionally, these two waste streams together contain complimentary nutrients needed for biological processes such as fermentation and anaerobic digestion. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center are using this appropriation to develop, test, and evaluate technologies that utilize these two different agricultural waste streams containing complementary nutrients to produce value-added byproducts in the forms of bioenergy and fertilizer while reducing the negative impact of both waste streams on water quality.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_08f.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Shaobo,Deng,"U of MN","35838 120th Street",Waseca,MN,56093,"(507) 835-1495",dengx007@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-and-renewable-energy-beet-processing-wastewater-and-manure-0,,,,
10003495,"Conserving Minnesota's Native Freshwater Mussels",2015,350000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05k","$350,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with Macalester College to document native freshwater mussel abundance and distribution, quantify environmental conditions necessary to conserve Minnesota's native freshwater mussels, and conduct outreach to local organizations and the public. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,350000,,,5.22,"U of MN","Public College/University","Though they are a relatively unnoticed group of species, native freshwater mussels are a critical part of river ecosystems because they provide a variety of important functions including improved water clarity, enhanced streambed stability, reduced downstream transport of contaminants, and creation of habitat for other aquatic life. However, mussel populations in Minnesota have declined in recent decades as a result of habitat destruction, pollution, land-use change, over-harvesting, and the introduction of exotic species. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to conduct surveying and analysis to better understand mussel abundance, distribution, and interactions with habitats in order to guide efforts to preserve and restore native mussel populations and maintain the ecosystem services they provide.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05k.pdf,2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jessica,Kozarek,"U of MN","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4679",jkozarek@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conserving-minnesotas-native-freshwater-mussels-0,,,,
10013266,"Conserving Minnesota?s Forest Birds of Management Concern",2019,500000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to identify forest-management actions and guidelines to conserve birds in Minnesota's forests. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University","Identify forest management actions and guidelines that maximize breeding season productivity across breeding cycle (nesting through post-fledgling) for three bird species of conservation concern: Golden-winged Warbler, Veery, and American Woodcock.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(320) 496-0016",agrinde@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conserving-minnesotas-forest-birds-management-concern,,,,
10021714,"Conserving Black Terns And Forster's Terns In Minnesota",2021,198000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess the distribution and breeding status of black tern and Forster's tern and to make conservation and restoration recommendations to improve the suitability of habitat for these two bird species in Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Black and Forster's tern populations have declined. Comprehensive assessment of distribution and breeding status will identify population limiting factors to inform best management practices and prioritize conservation and restoration. ",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Annie,Bracey,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conserving-black-terns-and-forsters-terns-minnesota,,,,
10021714,"Conserving Black Terns And Forster's Terns In Minnesota",2020,198000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess the distribution and breeding status of black tern and Forster's tern and to make conservation and restoration recommendations to improve the suitability of habitat for these two bird species in Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Black and Forster's tern populations have declined. Comprehensive assessment of distribution and breeding status will identify population limiting factors to inform best management practices and prioritize conservation and restoration. ",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Annie,Bracey,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conserving-black-terns-and-forsters-terns-minnesota,,,,
10012126,"Conserving and Monitoring of Minnesota?s Rare Arctic Plants",2020,135000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$135,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide monitoring and invasive species removal to conserve rare and endangered arctic plants on Minnesota's North Shore. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth","Public College/University","The North Shore houses completely unique plant communities that are in danger of decline. This project will provide critical monitoring and invasive removal to conserve these rare and endangered plants.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Briana,Gross,"U of MN - Duluth","1035 Kirby Dr, 207 SSB",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-7722",blgross@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conserving-and-monitoring-minnesotas-rare-arctic-plants,,,,
10004447,"Conservation Easement Assessment and Valuation System Development",2016,250000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 09k","$250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the effectiveness of existing conservation easements acquired through state expenditures at achieving their intended outcomes of public value and ecological benefits and to develop a standardized, objective conservation easement valuation system for guiding future state investments in conservation easements to ensure the proposed environmental benefits are being achieved in a cost-effective manner. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_09k.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bonnie,Keeler,"U of MN","1954 Buford Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 353-9294",keeler@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-easement-assessment-and-valuation-system-development-0,,,,
2163,"Controlling the Movement of Invasive Fish Species",2010,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$300,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and test sonic barriers that could be effective in preventing and controlling the movement of invasive carp in Minnesota's waterways. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2012, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Common carp, introduced from eastern Europe over a century ago, are an invasive species in Minnesota that adversely affect water quality and aquatic communities, particularly in shallow lakes and wetlands. While solutions for suppressing common carp reproduction and abundance are emerging, controlling the movement of common carp, and therefore preventing reinfestation, has so far proved difficult. However, initial tests of a class of barriers that uses sonics and air bubble ""curtains"" has shown initial promise and they have the advantage of being inexpensive, portable, and safer than other barrier technologies that might also be used for this purpose. The University of Minnesota's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory is using this appropriation to develop and test the effectiveness of these sonics and air bubble based barrier technologies for preventing and controlling the movement of common carp. If a method proves effective it may also have application with control of Asian carp, another invasive species that is currently moving up through the Mississippi River toward Minnesota. Overall Project Outcome and Results The abundance of common carp in lakes has a negative impact on water quality. Hence, great ecological benefit for many Minnesota lakes will be gained if effective barriers can be constructed to control carp movements. The aims of this project were to construct, implement, and test common carp barriers based on air bubble curtain technologies. This work comprised three main results. In result 1 the construction and engineering of bubble curtain barriers was investigated. Focus was placed on generating, measuring, and controlling the sound and flow fields generated by bubble curtains. This work has led to engineering bubble barrier designs that can reliability produce stimuli (sound level and frequency) in the ranges that would deter carp movement. Result 2 focused on the laboratory testing of the barriers of Result 1. This work, representing the first known rigorous and detailed testing of bubble barriers, showed that the barriers are 75-80% effective in reducing fish passage through a control section. In addition, a model capturing fish behavior in the vicinity of the barriers was build and tested. The emphasis of Result 3 was field implementation and testing of bubble barriers. The main work here, in cooperation with Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, was the design and implementation of a test barrier in Kohlman Creek, Maplewood. This barrier construction cost was $5,000 and operating cost was $300 per month when operating continuously. Data collected from this site has shown that the barriers are effective in stopping 60% of downstream carp movements, thereby corroborating the laboratory results. Upstream movements of motivated spawning adult carp, however, while deterred by the bubbles were not stopped. The overall results from this work have clearly indicated when bubble curtain barrier technologies for controlling carp movement will and will not work. Thereby providing critical information for land managers to more wisely implement and use this low cost and environmentally friendly barrier technology. Project Results Use and Dissemination The engineering design and testing of the bubble barriers has been documented in the MS thesis by Dan Zielinski: Zielinski, D.P. (2011) Bubble barrier technologies for common carp, University of Minnesota, MS Thesis The laboratory and field testing, modeling and data analyses is reported in a the PhD Thesis of Dan Zielinski Zielinski, D.P. (2013) An engineering perspective on invasive fish control: A study of bubble curtain deterrent systems to control carp movement, University of Minnesota, Ph.D. Thesis. This work also reports the behavioral modeling of fish in the vicinity of the barrier along with the development of the necessary theory to support this model. A detailed reporting of the laboratory effectiveness is found in the paper: Zielinski, D.P., Voller, V.R., Svendsen, J.C., Hondzo, M., Mensinger, A.F., Sorensen, P., (2013) Laboratory experiments demonstrate that bubble curtains can effectively inhibit movement of common carp. Submitted to Ecological Engineering. A detailed reporting of behavioral model is found in the paper Zielinski, D.P., Hondzo, M., Voller, V.R. (2013a) Mathematical evaluation of behavioral deterrent systems to disrupt fish movement. Submitted to Ecological Modeling. Elements of all of these works was presented at a number of conferences: Zielinski, D.P., Sorensen, P. (2013), Field study of an air bubble curtain to inhibit Common Carp movement, Minnesota Chapter of American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, St. Cloud, MN, USA. Zielinski, D.P., Voller, V.R., Svenden, J., Hondzo, M. Mensinger, A., Sorensen, P. (2012), Inhibiting Common Carp Movement with a Bubble Curtain, 142nd Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, St. Paul, MN, USA. Zielinski, D.P., Voller, V.R., Svenden, J., Hondzo, M. Mensinger, A., Sorensen, P. (2011), Controlling the Movement of Invasive Species, 2nd Annual Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium, Oconomowoc, WI, USA. Zielinski, D.P., Voller, V.R., Svenden, J., Hondzo, M. Mensinger, A., Sorensen, P. (2011), Bubble Barrier Technologies for Common Carp, Minnesota Chapter of American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, Sandstone, MN, USA. ",,"FINAL REPORT ",2009-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Vaughan,Voller,"U of MN","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,612-625-0764,volle001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring","University of Minnesota ",,"Carver, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/controlling-movement-invasive-fish-species,,,,
10013260,"County Geologic Atlases - Part A",2019,1240000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$1,240,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases for the purpose of informed management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","This project continues accelerated production of County Geologic Atlases to support informed management of water and mineral resources. This work is essential to sustainable management of water.",,"Final Report",2018-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Lusardi,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-5119",lusar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-2,,,,
10002257,"County Geologic Atlases - Continuation",2018,2000000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2017 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue acceleration of the production of county geologic atlases for the purpose of sustainable management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A of county geologic atlases, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials in order to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Setterholm,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-5119",sette001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-continuation,,,,
21737,"County Geologic Atlases - Part A",2014,1200000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$1,200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue the acceleration of the production of county geologic atlases that define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources for the purpose of sustainable management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,1200000,,,17.43,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","The Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1979 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This portion, called Part A and conducted by the Minnesota Geological Survey, collects geologic information to produce maps and databases that define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. The information is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will initiate Part A geologic atlases for three additional counties yet to be determined depending on county participation and other priorities.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03b.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Setterholm,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-5119",sette001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part,,,,
10012084,"County Geologic Atlases - Part A, Mapping Geology",2020,2000000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$2,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","Geologic atlases provide maps/databases essential for improved management of ground and surface water. This proposal will complete current projects and start new projects to equal about 10 complete atlases.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Lusardi,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-5119",lusar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-mapping-geology,,,,
10004464,"County Geologic Atlases - Part A",2016,2040000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$2,040,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Geological Survey to continue acceleration of the production of county geologic atlases for the purpose of sustainable management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A of county geologic atlases, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials in order to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03a.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Setterholm,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-5119",sette001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-1,,,,
2099,"County Geologic Atlas and South-Central Minnesota Groundwater (U of MN)",2010,820000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b1","$2,695,000 is from the trust fund for collection and interpretation of subsurface geological information and acceleration of the county geologic atlas program. $820,000 of this appropriation is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the geological survey to continue and to initiate the production of county geologic atlases. $1,875,000 of this appropriation is to the commissioner of natural resources to investigate the physical and recharge characteristics of the Mt. Simon aquifer. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the county geologic atlases throughout the state. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2012, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,120000,,,,,,"University of Minnesota - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","The Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources. County Geologic Atlases are used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government and by businesses to ensure sound planning, management, and protection of land and water resources. This appropriation will: Support completion of geologic atlases for Todd, Carlton, McLeod, Carver, Benton and Chisago counties; Initiate geologic atlases for Anoka and Wright counties; Make collected data available in a digital format; Investigate the recharge and physical characteristics of the Mt. Simon Aquifer - the deepest bedrock aquifer of south central Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area, which supplies all or some of the water needs of over one million Minnesotans. Work will be conducted in McLeod, Wright, Sherburne, and Isanti counties. PART 1: Minnesota Geological Survey Overall Project Outcome and Results County geologic atlases support water and mineral resource management and education. An atlas provides maps and databases at scales appropriate for land use planning and water management decisions. An atlas greatly improves our ability to monitor the resource, to predict the effects of pumping, and to respond effectively to contamination. This project created atlases for Anoka and Wright counties in paper, digital, and web-accessible formats. Copies will be provided to LCCMR and the counties, and workshops will be held to train users. Geologic maps describe the distribution of earth materials that determine where water can enter the ground (become ground water), where it can be taken from the ground (aquifers), and how aquifers connect to rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Each geologic atlas contains these parts: Database map: shows the location of all well records, borings, scientific drilling, natural exposures, and geophysical measurements used to support the atlas. The databases are also provided. Surficial Geology map: shows the earth materials immediately beneath the soil zone, and describes their composition and ability to convey water. The surface described by this map is the interface between human activities and ground water. Its character determines to a great degree the sensitivity of ground water to contamination. Glacial Stratigraphy and Sand Distribution Model: A series of maps show the location, depth, and thickness of sand or gravel bodies (aquifers) in glacial materials. This map is useful in finding a water source, determining pumping effects, and in understanding the results of water monitoring. Bedrock Geology map, bedrock topography map: These maps describe the location and type of bedrock present, and its ability to host and transmit groundwater. The contacts between layers of sedimentary rock are mapped as digital surfaces and this enables numerical simulations of the ground water system that can predict the effects of pumping before wells are drilled. Project Results Use and Dissemination Geologic atlases support informed decision-making. They are applied to wellhead protection, water appropriation decisions, well field design, onsite water treatment design, facility siting, monitoring, and remediation of contamination. The atlases are printed, and also provided in several digital formats for electronic use including geographic information systems. When the atlases are complete we hold workshops in the county to explain the products and their uses. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Setterholm,"U of MN - Minnesota Geological Survey","2642 University Ave W","St. Paul",MN,55114-1057,"(612) 627-4780 x2",sette001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping","University of Minnesota ",,"Benton, Chisago",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlas-and-south-central-minnesota-groundwater-u-mn,,,,
693,"County Geologic Atlases and Related Hydrogeologic Research",2011,1130000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$1,130,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geologic Survey to initiate and continue the production of county geologic atlases, establish hydrologic properties necessary to water management, and investigate the use of geochemical data in water management. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the county geologic atlases throughout the state. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,92485,,,,,,"Minnesota Geological Survey","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources. County Geologic Atlases are used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government and by businesses to ensure sound planning, management, and protection of land and water resources. The Minnesota Geological Survey will use this appropriation to:Initiate geologic atlases for Sherburne and Morrison counties;Continue work on county geologic atlases already in progress;Make collected data available in a digital format;Investigate the hydrologic properties of the St. Lawrence Formation in southeastern Minnesota;Evaluate methods for investigating groundwater flow pathways in urban areas, using Rochester, MN as the test area.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The Minnesota Geological Survey maps sediment and rock because these materials control where water can enter the subsurface (recharge), where and how much water can reside in the ground (aquifers), where the water re-emerges (discharge), and at what rates this movement occurs. This information is essential to managing the quality of our water and the quantity that can be sustainably pumped. This project completed geologic atlases for Sherburne and Morrison counties, and contributed to atlas work in Anoka, Wright, Hennepin, Hubbard, Becker, Wadena, St. Louis, and Lake counties. Information about the geology is gleaned from the records of domestic wells, and from drilling conducted for this project. In Sherburne County we used 14,450 wells and 5 cores and in Morrison County we used 6,400 wells and 21 cores, and soil borings and geophysical surveys. From the data we created maps of the geology immediately beneath the soil; the aquifers within the glacial sediment; and the shape, elevation, and rock types of the bedrock surface. These maps and data support monitoring, wellhead protection, water appropriation, clean-ups, and supply management. The deep bedrock aquifers in southeastern Minnesota are in most places not yet significantly impacted by pollution and presumed to be protected by low permeability overlying geologic layers, called aquitards. Even though aquitards are an important control on recharge and contaminant transport, their hydrologic characteristics are poorly understood compared to aquifers. This subproject investigated the St. Lawrence Formation through existing data, new data on fracturing, and by constructing an instrumented borehole to test the water-bearing characteristics. We learned that the St. Lawrence acts to retard vertical water flow where it is buried by more than 50 feet of overlying rock, but fails to do so in more shallow settings. Parts of the formation convey water horizontally in either setting. A third subproject traced ground water movement in the Rochester area by examining the chemistry of the water. We learned that flow patterns are changing, apparently in response to high capacity pumping. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION County geologic atlases are distributed in print and digital formats. The digital format allows us to include all the data that support the maps and the ability to change the maps or create new ones. The products are available from the MGS web site (http://www.mngs.umn.edu/index.html). We also conduct post-project workshops in the map area to familiarize users with the products and their applications. The products are also distributed to libraries. Products of the Morrison County Geologic Atlas have been applied to finding new municipal water supplies in Little Falls and Motley. We expect both these atlases will be applied to understanding the widespread distribution of nitrate in ground water in this part of Minnesota. Additional funding from DNR has allowed us to continue to collect data from the instrumented borehole constructed for the St. Lawrence subproject. This additional data will be combined with what we have in a formal MGS Report of Investigations. The Rochester study is likely to improve computer simulations of water flow and influence decisions about the distribution and pumping rates of the wells that supply the city.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Setterholm,"Minnesota Geological Survey","2642 University Ave W","St. Paul",MN,55114-1057,"(612) 627-4780 x2",sette001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","University of Minnesota ",,"Isanti, Olmsted, Sherburne, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-and-related-hydrogeologic-research,,,,
2227,"County Trail System Design",2009,175000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$175,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to design recreational trail systems for Lyon, Brown, Redwood, and Renville Counties.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results Using a publicly engaged process involving citizens, county trail committees, local officials, and trail users, and building on the Center's previous state trail work, the Center for Changing Landscapes created designs/plans for individual county trail systems in Brown, Lyon, Redwood, and Renville Counties. While celebrating the region's and each county's environmental and cultural assets, the county-wide, community, district, and site scale plans/designs link the counties and the communities within them and connect to the existing city trails and the authorized state trails. Project Goals: Create county trail plans/designs that promote recreation and environmental awareness and stewardship by addressing issues of environmental type, quality, and preservation along trail corridors and in the larger trail landscapes by preserving, enhancing, and interpreting natural and cultural landscape systems and features; Leverage the effectiveness of existing and planned recreational, natural, and cultural assets such as parks, trails, historic sites, conservation lands; Create community and county consensus around trail opportunities; and Create plans/designs for use to empower county trail funding from local and other sources.   Project Products: Community-focused and county-wide trail discussions: local input and critiques of plans/designs were given in over 25 public meetings with trail committees, citizens, and local officials; A printed and digital report that includes analyses of the landscape of the region and the four counties; 4 county trail system plans/designs; 49 county system routes through individual communities; 54 community trailhead locations; 19 community trailhead designs; 5 trailhead & special place designs; 5 county park trailhead designs; 4 signature element package that brand each county trail: logos, signs, kiosks, and rest areas; and a plan/design for the Chief Sleepy Eye Spur. Over 60 display boards of trail work for trail committee and larger public meetings Power point presentations for committee and public meetings   Plans are available for download at http://ccl.design.umn.edu/publications.html Project Results Use & Dissemination Local media have publicized project meetings and the work. There have been newspaper articles, newsletter articles, radio interviews, and website postings. The plans/designs have been presented to and discussions held with county trail committees, park committees, city councils, and county boards. Plans/designs for Chief Sleepy Eye Spur were presented to the Minnesota Senate's Capitol Investment Committee and the House's Capitol Investment Finance Division. The work has been adopted including in the newly updated Southwestern Trail Plan and Lyon County's trail plan in its comprehensive plan. Plans are being made for a public meeting in September that will roll out all of the work in the four counties and set the stage for cooperation among the counties and for the development of a coordinated implementation strategy. Project results distributed to each county in both printed and digital form for their use and posted on LCCMR's and the Center for Changing Landscape's websites. ",,"FINAL REPORT ",2008-07-01,2010-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-trail-system-design,,,,
2905,"County Geologic Atlases for Sustainable Water Management - Part A",2012,600000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b1","$900,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are from the trust fund to accelerate the production of county geologic atlases to provide information essential to sustainable management of ground water resources by defining aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. Of this appropriation, $600,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geologic Survey and $300,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,600000,,,3.05,"University of Minnesota - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources and their interaction with surface waters. The information from County Geologic Atlases is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will:Support completion of geologic atlases for Carlton, McLeod, Carver, Benton, and Chisago counties.Support ongoing work on geologic atlases for Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, and Wright counties;Initiate geologic atlases for three or more additional counties;Make collected data available in a digital format.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Setterholm,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2642 University Ave W","St. Paul",MN,55114-1057,"(612) 627-4780 x2",sette001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-sustainable-water-management-part,,,,
2905,"County Geologic Atlases for Sustainable Water Management - Part A",2013,600000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b1","$900,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are from the trust fund to accelerate the production of county geologic atlases to provide information essential to sustainable management of ground water resources by defining aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. Of this appropriation, $600,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geologic Survey and $300,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,600000,,,3.04,"University of Minnesota - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources and their interaction with surface waters. The information from County Geologic Atlases is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will:Support completion of geologic atlases for Carlton, McLeod, Carver, Benton, and Chisago counties.Support ongoing work on geologic atlases for Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, and Wright counties;Initiate geologic atlases for three or more additional counties;Make collected data available in a digital format.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Setterholm,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2642 University Ave W","St. Paul",MN,55114-1057,"(612) 627-4780 x2",sette001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-sustainable-water-management-part,,,,
10021844,"Creating Cost-Effective Forage And Management Actions For Pollinators",2022,198000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08n","$198,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate pollinator forage across time and in response to burning and mowing and to design an open-access web-based tool to share these data for land managers across Minnesota to inform restoration seed mix selection.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","We will collect long-term, species-specific plant data on pollinator forage quality and quantity. These data will be used to design an open-access web-based tool for land managers in Minnesota.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Cariveau,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-cost-effective-forage-and-management-actions-pollinators,,,,
10021844,"Creating Cost-Effective Forage And Management Actions For Pollinators",2021,198000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08n","$198,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate pollinator forage across time and in response to burning and mowing and to design an open-access web-based tool to share these data for land managers across Minnesota to inform restoration seed mix selection.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","We will collect long-term, species-specific plant data on pollinator forage quality and quantity. These data will be used to design an open-access web-based tool for land managers in Minnesota.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Cariveau,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-cost-effective-forage-and-management-actions-pollinators,,,,
10021783,"CWD Prion Research in Soils",2021,336000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 20a5","The appropriation in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), Sauk River Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Replacement, in the amount of $2,768,000, no longer needed for its original purpose is transferred as follows: (5) $336,000 is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study chronic wasting disease prions in soils, including the assessment of sites where carcasses with chronic wasting disease have been disposed. (d) Transfers and Availability The transfers under this subdivision are effective June 30, 2021, and the transferred amounts are available until June 30, 2023. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University","The goal of this project is to advance research related to the contamination, persistence, and risk of transmission related to CWD prions in soil.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tiffany,Wolf,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,www.cvm.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwd-prion-research-soils,,,,
10021783,"CWD Prion Research in Soils",2020,336000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 20a5","The appropriation in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), Sauk River Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Replacement, in the amount of $2,768,000, no longer needed for its original purpose is transferred as follows: (5) $336,000 is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study chronic wasting disease prions in soils, including the assessment of sites where carcasses with chronic wasting disease have been disposed. (d) Transfers and Availability The transfers under this subdivision are effective June 30, 2021, and the transferred amounts are available until June 30, 2023. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University","The goal of this project is to advance research related to the contamination, persistence, and risk of transmission related to CWD prions in soil.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tiffany,Wolf,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,www.cvm.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cwd-prion-research-soils,,,,
10004560,"Data-Driven Pollinator Conservation Strategies",2017,520000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$520,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve understanding of the relationships and interactions between native bee pollinators and rare and declining plant species and to determine optimal placement and species plantings for pollinator habitat in order to develop guidelines for planning, designing, and planting pollinator habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03a.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Cariveau,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","Falcon Heights",MN,55108,"(970) 391-0783",dcarivea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wadena, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/data-driven-pollinator-conservation-strategies,,,,
10012109,"Degrading Chlorinated Industrial Contaminants with Bacteria",2020,150000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04s","$1,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine the best way to stimulate bacteria to more quickly and completely remove industrial chlorinated pollutants from contaminated sites. On the day following final enactment, the following amounts from unobligated appropriations to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota are transferred and added to this appropriation: $75,000 in Laws 2016, chapter 186, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (l), and $74,000 in Laws 2016, chapter 186, section 2, subdivision 6, paragraph (b).","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Sites contaminated with chlorinated industrial pollutants are a significant problem in Minnesota. We will determine the best way to stimulate bacteria for faster and more complete pollutant dechlorination.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE, 122 Civil Engineering Bldg",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9846",novak010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/degrading-chlorinated-industrial-contaminants-bacteria,,,,
10003526,"Demonstrating Innovative Technologies to Fully Utilize Wastewater Resources",2015,1000000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c","$1,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to demonstrate innovative technologies to utilize and treat wastewater streams for conversion of treatment by-products to biofuels. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,1000000,,,12.81,"U of MN","Public College/University","Each year Minnesota municipal wastewater treatment plants generate large amounts of oily scum, concentrated liquid called centrate, and sludge. These waste streams are disposed of either in landfills or by burning or subjected to additional treatment. However, new technologies have shown potential to capture resource values from these waste products while lowering the treatment costs for these waste streams. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of several technologies that implemented together in a wastewater treatment system could improve wastewater treatment while generating valuable biofuel byproducts. Expected benefits of the technologies include reduced landfill contributions, reduced fossil fuel use, cost savings and revenue generation for wastewater treatment plants, and reduced air and water pollution.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_08c.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Roger,Ruan,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-1710",ruanx001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/demonstrating-innovative-technologies-fully-utilize-wastewater-resources-0,,,,
10013302,"Demonstrations for Community-Scale Storage System for Renewable Energy",2019,550000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$550,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to install, demonstrate, and evaluate three community-scale storage systems for renewable energy and develop a guidebook on storing renewable energy for statewide use. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - I on E","Public College/University","Create user-friendly, research-based energy storage guide and decision tools (print and web-based) for community-scale sites with renewable energy and do three geographically dispersed battery storage demonstration projects, through broad stakeholder-expert engagement.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Kenney,"U of MN - I on E","1954 Buford Ave, 229 19th Avenue S",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-1202",makenney@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/demonstrations-community-scale-storage-system-renewable-energy,,,,
10012079,"Den Boxes for Fishers and other Nesting Wildlife",2020,190000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$190,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to build, install, and evaluate den boxes as habitat enhancement for fishers and other cavity-nesting wildlife in managed forests where a lack of large trees may be threatening population survival. The final outcome for the project must include guidelines and best practices for use of den boxes for fisher habitat.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University","DNR data show that fisher in Minnesota have declined 50% since 2000. Den sites may be limiting reproduction. We will test if den boxes can help the fisher population increase.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Joyce,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2656",joyc0073@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/den-boxes-fishers-and-other-nesting-wildlife,,,,
10012091,"Determining Influence of Insecticides on Algal Blooms",2020,350000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$350,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the occurrence of neonicotinoid insecticides in Minnesota's surface waters and groundwaters and assess if the insecticides are contributing to the formation of algal blooms.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","The potential of neonicotinoid insecticides to initiate algal blooms will be tested by measuring the occurrence of neonicotinoids and their breakdown products in Minnesota’s surface and ground waters.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/determining-influence-insecticides-algal-blooms,,,,
10004520,"Determine Impacts on Wildlife From Emerald Ash Borer Infection of Black Ash Forests",2017,334000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03q","$334,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess impacts of emerald ash borer and adaptive management on wildlife diversity in black ash forests and to develop recommendations to mitigate wildlife impacts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03q.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Gerald,Niemi,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 720-4270",gniemi@nrri.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/determine-impacts-wildlife-emerald-ash-borer-infection-black-ash-forests,,,,
10013265,"Develop a System to Assess Wildlife Health Threats in Minnesota",2019,280000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$280,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a statewide information-management system that uses wildlife-rehabilitation data to identify emerging threats to wildlife health in Minnesota.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","This project will establish a surveillance system to monitor wildlife health in Minnesota through development of information management and analytical systems utilizing wildlife rehabilitation data.",,"Final Report",2018-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Kimberly,VanderWaal,"U of MN","1365 Gortner Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(530) 204-8555",kvw@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-system-assess-wildlife-health-threats-minnesota,,,,
10013275,"Develop Small and Inexpensive Purification System for Community Drinking Water",2019,425000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$425,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a small and inexpensive purification-technology system for community drinking-water facilities to remove toxic contaminants, make water safe to drink, and improve drinking-water quality. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","This project is to develop a small cheap purification system for community drinking water facilities to remove toxic contaminants. The technology is highly efficient to improve current drinking water quality.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tianhong,Cui,"U of MN","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-1636",tcui@me.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-small-and-inexpensive-purification-system-community-drinking-water,,,,
10013301,"Develop Solar Window Concentrators for Electricity",2019,350000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$350,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop, evaluate, and optimize thin film silicon-based luminescent solar window concentrators in order to produce inexpensive, clean energy and reduce air pollution. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Solar windows are a disruptive photovoltaic technology that virtually invisibly integrates with buildings. This renewable energy technology will increase photovoltaics adoption, reduce air pollution, and ameliorate climate change.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Uwe,Kortshagen,"U of MN","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-4028",kortshagen@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-solar-window-concentrators-electricity,,,,
10013303,"Develop Inexpensive Energy from Simple Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing",2019,300000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop inexpensive, high-efficiency solar energy with simple roll-to-roll advanced manufacturing technology, using new materials such as perovskite to make solar cells. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","This project is to develop cheap clean solar energy by simple roll-to-roll manufacturing. Perovskite is a new photovoltaic material, very economical while maintaining high power conversion efficiency.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tianhong,Cui,"U of MN","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-1636",tcui@me.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-inexpensive-energy-simple-roll-roll-manufacturing,,,,
10013305,"Develop BioMulch to Replace Plastic Soil Covering in Vegetable and Fruit Production to Increase Yield and Reduce Waste",2019,310000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$310,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and test the performance of biodegradable biomulch to increase yield, conserve water, suppress weeds and pests, add nutrients to the soil, and replace large amounts of nonrecyclable and nondegradable plastic used in vegetable and fruit production. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","A biodegradable product will be developed to replace non-degradable petroleum based plastic used in vegetable and fruit production. This project, if funded, will revolutionize horticulture in Minnesota, and potentially worldwide.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Paulo,Pagliari,"U of MN - Lamberton","23669 130th Street",Lamberton,MN,56152,"(507) 752-5065",pagli005@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-biomulch-replace-plastic-soil-covering-vegetable-and-fruit-production-increase,,,,
10013309,"Develop Strategies for Timber Harvest to Minimize Soil Impacts to Maintain Healthy and Diverse Forests",2019,200000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop strategies and practical tools to minimize soil compaction and other impacts across a range of conditions during timber harvest to maintain timber availability, improve regeneration of diverse forests, and benefit wildlife habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Develop strategies and practical tools to identify conditions that minimize impacts to soil across a wide range of conditions to promote regeneration of diverse forests, wildlife habitat, and timber availability.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Slesak,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 603-6756",raslesak@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-strategies-timber-harvest-minimize-soil-impacts-maintain-healthy-and-diverse,,,,
10004562,"Development of Innovative Sensor Technologies for Water Monitoring",2017,509000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j","$509,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop inexpensive and efficient sensitive sensors and wireless sensor networks for continuous monitoring of contaminants in lakes and rivers in Minnesota. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04j.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tianhong,Cui,"U of MN","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-1636",tcui@me.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-innovative-sensor-technologies-water-monitoring,,,,
10004584,"Developing Membrane Filtration System to Treat Lake Superior Ballast Water",2017,151000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$151,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a filtration system utilizing bioactive membrane technologies for use in treating Lake Superior ballast water to remove at least 90 percent of suspended pathogens, invasive species, and contaminants. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_06b.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Santiago,"Romero-Vargas Castrillón","U of MN","Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 301-1347",sromerov@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-membrane-filtration-system-treat-lake-superior-ballast-water,,,,
10004594,"Developing Biosponge Technology for Removal of Nitrates from Minnesota Waters",2017,198000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04q","$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to adapt and test an inexpensive biosponge technology for its effectiveness at removing nitrates from drinking water. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04q.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lawrence,Wackett,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3785",wacke003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-biosponge-technology-removal-nitrates-minnesota-waters,,,,
10021746,"Developing Cover Crop Systems For Sugarbeet Production",2021,300000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop agronomic guidelines to support growers adopting cover-crop practices in sugar beet production in west-central and northwest Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Evaluate effective ways to protect soil from erosion in sugarbeet production, with the long-term goal of slowing soil degradation, nutrient loss, and water quality.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Anna,Cates,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-cover-crop-systems-sugarbeet-production,,,,
10021746,"Developing Cover Crop Systems For Sugarbeet Production",2020,300000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop agronomic guidelines to support growers adopting cover-crop practices in sugar beet production in west-central and northwest Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Evaluate effective ways to protect soil from erosion in sugarbeet production, with the long-term goal of slowing soil degradation, nutrient loss, and water quality.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Anna,Cates,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-cover-crop-systems-sugarbeet-production,,,,
10012119,"Development of Clean Energy Storage Systems for Farms",2020,650000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$650,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris to develop and test novel clean energy storage systems for farms using wind-generated ammonia to displace fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University","Energy storage systems for farms will be developed using wind-generated ammonia. Novel ammonia fuel systems will be tested in a farm grain dryer and engine generator displacing fossil fuels.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Northrop,"U of MN - WCROC","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625 6854",wnorthro@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-clean-energy-storage-systems-farms,,,,
10029627,"Developing Conservation Priorities for Rare and Specialist Bees",2023,619000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j ","$619,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collect data on rare and specialist bees and their habitat preferences, determine their conservation status, and develop strategies to improve their chances of survival.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Cariveau,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",dcarivea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-conservation-priorities-rare-and-specialist-bees,,,,
10029659,"Developing Research-Based Solutions to Minnesota's AIS Problems",2023,4941000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b ","$4,941,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to conduct high-priority projects aimed at solving Minnesota's aquatic invasive species problems using rigorous science and a collaborative process. Additionally, funds may be spent to deliver research findings to end users through strategic communication and outreach. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2027, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MAISRC","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2027-06-30,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Cori,Mattke,"U of MN, MAISRC","135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1412",cmattke@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-research-based-solutions-minnesotas-ais-problems,,,,
10012090,"Diagnostic Test for Chronic Wasting Disease",2020,1804000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03t","$1,804,000 in fiscal year 2019 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop diagnostic testing for chronic wasting disease that can be used to perform animal testing and environmental monitoring. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",n/a,,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Larsen,"U of MN","300B Veterinary Science Bldg, 1971 Commonwealth Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1694",plarsen@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/diagnostic-test-chronic-wasting-disease,,,,
10029710,"Distribution and Movements of Fishers in Southern Minnesota",2022,340000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03f ","$340,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to determine the distribution, status, and habitat use of fishers in southern Minnesota to inform fisher management. agreements specified in this section.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Joyce,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy ",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",joyc0073@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/distribution-and-movements-fishers-southern-minnesota,,,,
10029637,"Ditching Delinquent Ditches: Optimizing Wetland Restoration",2023,199000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a ","$199,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use new techniques to identify and rank areas statewide where targeted removal of poorly functioning drainage ditches and restoration to wetlands can provide maximum human and ecological benefits, including aquifer recharge and flood prevention.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2025-06-30,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Andrew,Wickert,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",awickert@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ditching-delinquent-ditches-optimizing-wetland-restoration,,,,
10029742,"Diversity and Access to Wildlife-Related Opportunities",2022,199000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 05i ","$199,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to broaden the state's conservation constituency by researching diverse communities' values about nature and wildlife experiences and identifying barriers to engagement. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,David,Fulton,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",dcfulton@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/diversity-and-access-wildlife-related-opportunities,,,,
28092,"Diversifying Involvement in the Natural Resources Community",2015,84000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 09d2","$416,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources and $84,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to increase participation of under-represented communities in the natural resource professions and in outdoor recreation by means of targeted urban outreach and stronger linkages between Department of Natural Resources programs and academic offerings. This initiative must be coordinated with other environmental education appropriations in this subdivision. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,84000,,,2.04,"U of MN","Public College/University","Minnesota’s natural resource professional workforce is much less diverse than its citizenry and many other professional fields. The benefits of a more diverse workforce are many, including the ability of organizations to increase innovation and creativity, attract higher qualified candidate pools, and ensure services that meet the diverse interests and needs of all citizens. The Department of Natural Resources and the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to engage diverse urban youth, under-represented in the natural resources community, in natural resources education and developing outdoor recreational skills. Project efforts include connecting youth with close-to-home natural resource recreation and protection issues, a recruitment and retention program to introduce potential career opportunities, support and mentoring for those interested in pursuing natural resources college education and careers, and introductory experiences and internships in natural resources jobs.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_09e.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Ray,Newman,"U of MN - AIS Center","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5704",rnewman@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/diversifying-involvement-natural-resources-community-0,,,,
10003517,"Dredged Sediment for Forest Restoration on Unproductive Minelands",2015,300000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06k","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota–Duluth for the Natural Resources Research Institute to restore up to 136 acres of unproductive mine stockpile while improving the treatment of municipal sewage and biosolids near Virginia using clean Erie Pier dredged sediment and managed forestry techniques. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,300000,,,3.86,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University","Mine stockpiles are unproductive due to soil deficiencies of organic matter, nutrients, and soil organisms, which are essential to supporting healthy plant growth, diversity, and succession. Waste products, including biosolids, composts, and dredged materials, have the potential to be used to address some of these deficiencies and make the lands productive again. Researchers at the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota in Duluth are using this appropriation to demonstrate and evaluate methods for using dredged sediment and treated biosolids as a substrate for restoring up to 136 acres of unproductive minelands to productive forestland. If effective this technique could be applied more broadly to minelands in Minnesota and elsewhere with potential benefits including production of materials for the biofuels and forest products industries, increased wildlife habitat, restoration of unproductive lands, and re-utilization of waste products.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06j.pdf,2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Craig,Maly,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2627",ccmaly@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dredged-sediment-forest-restoration-unproductive-minelands-0,,,,
10004534,"Dutch Elm Disease Resistance - Phase II",2017,200000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 06f","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue to identify and evaluate native Minnesota elms that are resistant to Dutch elm disease and begin propagating disease-resistant specimens for field trial testing. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_06f.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Blanchette,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir, 495 Borlaug Hall","St. Paul",MN,55126,"(612) 625-0202",robertb@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dutch-elm-disease-resistance-phase-ii,,,,
10021736,"EAB And Black Ash: Maintaining Forests And Benefits",2021,700000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$700,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use ongoing experiments to determine statewide long-term emerald ash borer impacts on water, vegetation, and wildlife; to determine optimal replacement species and practices for forest diversification; and to develop criteria for prioritizing mitigation activities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Utilize ongoing experiments to determine impending EAB impacts on water, vegetation, and wildlife; optimal replacement species and practices for forest diversification; develop indicators and criteria for prioritization of mitigation activities.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/eab-and-black-ash-maintaining-forests-and-benefits,,,,
10021736,"EAB And Black Ash: Maintaining Forests And Benefits",2020,700000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$700,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use ongoing experiments to determine statewide long-term emerald ash borer impacts on water, vegetation, and wildlife; to determine optimal replacement species and practices for forest diversification; and to develop criteria for prioritizing mitigation activities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Utilize ongoing experiments to determine impending EAB impacts on water, vegetation, and wildlife; optimal replacement species and practices for forest diversification; develop indicators and criteria for prioritization of mitigation activities.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/eab-and-black-ash-maintaining-forests-and-benefits,,,,
10021740,"Eco-Friendly Plastics From Cloquet Pulp-Mill Lignin",2021,193000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$193,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to reduce environmental pollution from plastics by creating eco-friendly replacements using lignin from the pulp mill in Cloquet, Minnesota. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","We will reduce environmental pollution from plastics by creating eco-friendly replacements using lignin from the pulp mill in Cloquet. The lignin plastics will be similar in strength to polystyrene.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Simo,Sarkanen,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/eco-friendly-plastics-cloquet-pulp-mill-lignin,,,,
10021740,"Eco-Friendly Plastics From Cloquet Pulp-Mill Lignin",2020,193000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$193,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to reduce environmental pollution from plastics by creating eco-friendly replacements using lignin from the pulp mill in Cloquet, Minnesota. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","We will reduce environmental pollution from plastics by creating eco-friendly replacements using lignin from the pulp mill in Cloquet. The lignin plastics will be similar in strength to polystyrene.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Simo,Sarkanen,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/eco-friendly-plastics-cloquet-pulp-mill-lignin,,,,
706,"Ecological Restoration Training Cooperative for Habitat Restoration",2011,550000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$550,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for improving ecological restoration success in Minnesota by developing and offering training programs for habitat restoration professionals. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Restoration work is increasingly relied on as a conservation strategy in Minnesota even though project failure rates remain high. Although there are many competent professionals working in the field, the quality of work varies across the profession and lack of expertise contributes to failures, partly because there is currently a lack of professional restoration training available. In order to help improve the success rates of restorations, scientists and educators at the University of Minnesota's Department of Horticultural Science are using this appropriation to develop an ecological restoration education program and cooperative. The effort will make training opportunities for practicing restoration professionals available statewide and facilitate improved and increased communication amongst the restoration community. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Ecological restoration is increasingly relied on as a conservation strategy in Minnesota even though project failure rates remain high. To improve ecological restoration success in Minnesota, this project developed training opportunities for practicing restoration professionals. We established the Ecological Restoration Training Cooperative (ERTC), which is based at the University of Minnesota, and coordinated as a partnership between state agencies and the University. A program of web-based, instructor-guided learning, combined with field sessions offered at multiple locations, are the first of its kind in the US for restoration. As part of this project, the training cooperative developed and offered five application-oriented online courses accessible statewide. These courses covering site assessment, seeding, planting, vegetation management and monitoring, were taken by 113 people during the ""pilot phase"". Each course will be offered at least twice a year through the U of MN College of Continuing Education. In conjunction with the online courses, field training sessions were developed for the seeding and vegetation management courses. These sessions focus on hands-on restoration skills introduced in the online courses. A four-year agreement with DNR Parks and Trails will allow each of the two field sessions to be taught by DNR natural resource specialists at four out-state locations each year in order to facilitate access to the training opportunities by individuals from around the state. In addition to the five training courses, the ERTC developed several other ways for restoration practitioners to learn skills and stay current. A webinar series, an annual workshop, social network, and website were all launched as part of ERTIC programming. During this grant period, five webinars were held, which were attended by over 1000 people. These presentations were recorded and are available on the practitioner's network, which has 187 members to date. The first annual conference, focused on restoration monitoring, was held in May 2013. Information on all upcoming events, including online courses can be found on the ERTC website, www.restoringminnesota.umn.edu. Details about the content of online courses, field sessions, webinars, and the workshop are presented in a supplemental report. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATIONInformation from this project has been made available in the following ways:Information on training opportunities is made available through the ERTC website, which was accessed over 2600 times in the past 18 months.Recorded webinar presentations are available through the ERTC practitioner's network, which is also linked to the website.Course and workshop information has been (and will continue to be) disseminated to over 6000 people, which is part of an active marketing effort led by the College of Continuing Education.The innovative approaches taken to the online courses have been communicated by press-releases connected to the R1Edu national university network.The innovative suite of training opportunities will be communicated with restoration researchers and practitioners at a talk to presented to the Society for Ecological Restoration International Congress to be held in October 2013.Of the 140 people that completed the course as beta-testers or in the pilot phase, many were middle-level managers responsible for contracting and program coordination. These individuals have first-hand experience with the course and are in a position to recommend it to colleagues that need/want to advance their skills. ",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Galatowitsch,"U of MN","1970 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3242",galat001@umn.edu,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ecological-restoration-training-cooperative-habitat-restoration,,,,
717,"Ecological Impacts of Industrial Effluent in Surface Waters and Fish",2011,340000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c","$340,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with St. Cloud State University to determine the chemical and biological fate of phytoestrogens in surface waters and the impacts on fish. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that are discharged into surface water from wastewater treatment plants and certain industrial facilities. Phytoestrogens mimic the hormone estrogen and can therefore interfere with normal biological development. For example, it is known that they can feminize male fish. However, the broader effects of phytoestrogens have not been studied and almost nothing is known about their long-term fate or persistence in the environment. Through this appropriation scientists from the University of Minnesota and St Cloud State University will collaborate to examine the persistence of phytoestrogens in surface waters and their effects on fish. Findings will be used to enhance wastewater treatment and help facilitate continued industrial development and production in Minnesota done in an environmentally sensitive manner. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that mimic estrogen and can interfere with normal biological development. Research shows that phytoestrogens are discharged into surface water from wastewater treatment plants and certain industries. The biological effects of these compounds have not been well studied, although it is known that they can feminize male fish. Almost nothing is known about their environmental fate. When these compounds enter rivers and streams, it is likely that they will be degraded and therefore may have a lessened impact on biota, but this needs to be confirmed. In this project, the persistence of two common phytoestrogens (genistein and daidzein) was studied. Fathead minnow exposure experiments at realistic environmental concentrations were also performed. Experiments demonstrated that genistein and daidzein reacted with sunlight. These two compounds also biodegraded rapidly in natural water samples; the rate of degradation depended on phytoestrogen concentration, water/incubation temperature, and the source of the water. Sorption experiments showed that phytoestrogens sorb to sediment, but this is not likely to be an important loss mechanism. Adult fathead minnow exposure experiments showed that only subtle effects on anatomy, physiology, and behavior of fathead minnows occurred as a result of exposure to phytoestrogens singly or in mixtures. The one exception to this was the fact that adult fathead minnows produced significantly more eggs when exposed to daidzein. Larval minnow exposures showed that exposure to genistein, formononetin (another common phytoestrogen), and a mixture of phytoestrogens had a negative impact on larval survival. Adult and larval exposures to microbiologically degraded phytoestrogens showed negative impacts on adult egg production. This research indicates that genistein, daidzein, and formononetin are unlikely to cause widespread ecological harm themselves in the absence of other stressors; nevertheless, caution should be exercised with respect to high concentration effluents due to the potentially anti-estrogenic effects of phytoestrogen degradates. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Results have been disseminated at several conferences. In addition, one manuscript has been published, two additional manuscripts have been submitted, and a fourth is being revised and will be submitted for publication in August or September, 2013. This project also resulted in the generation of two Master's theses and one Ph.D. thesis.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN","122 Civil Engineering Bldg, 500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9846",novak010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ecological-impacts-industrial-effluent-surface-waters-and-fish,,,,
725,"Ecological and Hydrological Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer",2011,636000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$636,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the potential impacts of emerald ash borer on Minnesota's black ash forests and quantify potential impacts on native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and hydrology. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been decimating ash throughout the Great Lake States and is currently advancing into Minnesota, threatening the future of the ash forests that occur across much of the state. Of particular concern is the impact EAB will have on the ecology and functioning of black ash swamps, which cover over one million acres in Minnesota and represent the state’s most common ash forest type. Black ash trees grow and thrive in swamps and occupy a unique wet niche where few other tree species grow. As a result, EAB impacts on black ash swamps will likely be extreme, resulting in dramatic changes in native plant communities and increasing the potential for invasion by exotic plant species. This project will increase our understanding of the ecological and hydrological impacts of EAB through the establishment of a network of research sites in black ash forests in Minnesota. Treatments simulating EAB-induced ash mortality will be implemented at each site to characterize how the loss of ash from these systems will impact native plant communities, the spread of invasive species, and site hydrology. In addition, the survival and growth of a mixture of planted tree seedlings will be evaluated to determine what species might be able to mitigate the ecological impacts of the loss of black ash from these forests. Results from this project will allow for predictions into how EAB will affect northern Minnesota’s forests and will inform management recommendations for mitigating impacts of this exotic insect.",,"Work Plan",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Anthony,D'Amato,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3733",damato@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Roseau, St. Louis, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ecological-and-hydrological-impacts-emerald-ash-borer,,,,
10004455,"Effects of Grazing Versus Fire for Prairie Management",2016,414000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$414,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to compare the effects of conservation grazing and prescribed fire on tallgrass prairie plants and pollinators in Minnesota in order to inform and improve land management practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03o.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Galatowitsch,"U of MN - AIS Center","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3242",galat001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/effects-grazing-versus-fire-prairie-management-0,,,,
10004454,"Emerald Ash Borer Ecological and Hydrological Impacts – Phase II",2016,400000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$400,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the potential impacts of emerald ash borer on Minnesota black ash forests and quantify potential impacts on native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and hydrology. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06b.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Anthony,D'Amato,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3733",damato@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/emerald-ash-borer-ecological-and-hydrological-impacts-phase-ii-0,,,,
10004557,"Engineered Biofilter for Sulfate and Metal Removal from Mine Waters",2017,440000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04p","$440,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop an efficient, low-cost, biomass-derived adsorbent material for use in bioactive filters able to remove sulfate and metals from mining-impacted waters. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04p.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sebastian,Behrens,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(651) 756-9359",sbehrens@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/engineered-biofilter-sulfate-and-metal-removal-mine-waters,,,,
10003506,"Enhancing Pollinator Landscapes",2015,864000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$864,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify sources of nectar and pollen for native pollinators and honey bees and coordinate ongoing and future efforts to enhance pollinator habitat and opportunities for pollinator nesting and foraging. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,864000,,,13.3,"U of MN","Public College/University","Pollinators play a key role in ecosystem function and in agriculture, including thousands of native plants and more than one hundred U.S. crops that either need or benefit from pollinators. However, pollinators are in dramatic decline in Minnesota and throughout the country. The causes of the decline are not completely understood, but identified factors include loss of nesting sites, fewer flowers, increased disease, and increased pesticide use. Fortunately, there are known actions that can be taken to help counteract some of these factors. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to conduct efforts aimed at increasing reliable supplies of nectar and pollen for pollinators by surveying for existing populations, identifying plants that contribute the most resources to pollinator production and survival, and identifying areas where pollinators nest and overwinter. Information will be used to develop maps, demonstration sites, best management strategies, and long term plans for sustaining pollinators that will assist private landowners and public land managers in efforts to enhance landscapes for the benefit of pollinators.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06a.pdf,2014-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Marla,Spivak,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 219 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4798",spiva001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-pollinator-landscapes-0,,,,
10002298,"Enhancing Spawning Habitat Restoration in Minnesota Lakes",2018,294000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e","$294,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources to enhance efforts to increase natural reproduction of fish in Minnesota lakes by assessing wave energy impacts on near-shore spawning habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Herb,"U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-5147",herb0003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-spawning-habitat-restoration-minnesota-lakes,,,,
21745,"Enhancing Timber Sale Program Environmental and Economic Sustainability",2014,336000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$336,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate the impacts of timber payment methods on postharvest forest ecological conditions and net revenue generated from public timber sale programs. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,336000,,,4.31,"U of MN","Public College/University","Minnesota has 9.5 million acres of public forest lands that play an important role in sustaining Minnesota’s environment and economy. The policies and programs used by public timber sale programs can impact post-harvest ecological conditions and have pronounced effects on the composition, structure, and productivity of the forest in the future. Additionally, timber harvesting revenues play an important role in economic activity, employment, and tax revenue. Currently, timber on public lands is sold in of two ways: pay based on volume harvested and pay based on appraised volume available for harvest, regardless of the actual harvest. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to evaluate how timber payment methods impact post-harvest forest ecological conditions, net revenue generated from public timber sale programs, and barriers perceived by forest managers and loggers. This information will help gauge economic and ecological tradeoffs between the two methods in order to maximize future forest productivity, wildlife habitat, and biodiversity.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03i.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Charles,Blinn,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3788",cblinn@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-timber-sale-program-environmental-and-economic-sustainability,,,,
21746,"Enhancing Environmental and Economic Benefits of Woodland Grazing",2014,190000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$190,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate management options for woodlands used for grazing to improve ecological and economic benefits. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,190000,,,2.32,"U of MN","Public College/University","Over 527,000 acres of unmanaged woodlands are being used for livestock grazing throughout Minnesota. Managing these grazed woodlands based on the use of best management practices can provide environmental and economic opportunities, including improved water quality, maximized forage production, and higher-quality timber. The best management practices involved are commonly used in other parts of the country with other types of ecosystems, but have not been widely adopted in Minnesota due to a lack of knowledge and experience with implementing them within the ecosystems of Minnesota. This appropriation is being used by scientists at the University of Minnesota to evaluate and demonstrate how to effectively adapt and implement these best management practices for improved woodland grazing for use in Minnesota.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03j.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Diomy,Zamora,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-9272",zamor015@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Beltrami, Benton, Carver, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-environmental-and-economic-benefits-woodland-grazing,,,,
10021825,"Enhanced Thermo-Active Foundations For Space Heating In Minnesota",2022,312000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$312,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, to design and optimize cost-competitive thermally enhanced heat exchanger systems for use in building foundations to improve energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources in Minnesota's cold climate.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth","Public College/University","This project primarily involves the design and optimization of cost-competitive, thermally enhanced and compact heat exchanger systems for deep thermo-active building foundations for Minnesota?s space heating and cooling industry",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alison,Hoxie,"U of MN, Duluth","1049 University Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8000",https://www.d.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-thermo-active-foundations-space-heating-minnesota,,,,
10021825,"Enhanced Thermo-Active Foundations For Space Heating In Minnesota",2021,312000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$312,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, to design and optimize cost-competitive thermally enhanced heat exchanger systems for use in building foundations to improve energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources in Minnesota's cold climate.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth","Public College/University","This project primarily involves the design and optimization of cost-competitive, thermally enhanced and compact heat exchanger systems for deep thermo-active building foundations for Minnesota?s space heating and cooling industry",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alison,Hoxie,"U of MN, Duluth","1049 University Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8000",https://www.d.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-thermo-active-foundations-space-heating-minnesota,,,,
10029664,"Environment-Friendly Decarbonizing of Steel Production with Hydrogen Plasma",2023,739000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 07e ","$739,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to investigate the use of microwave hydrogen plasma to reduce fossil fuel use, carbon dioxide emissions, and waste and enable the use of alternative iron resources, including lower quality iron ores, tailings, and iron ore waste piles, in the iron-making industry. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Uwe,Kortshagen,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",kortshagen@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/environment-friendly-decarbonizing-steel-production-hydrogen-plasma,,,,
10029715,"Establishing a Center for Prion Research and Outreach",2022,3877000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03k "," $3,877,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to form a multidisciplinary center to perform coordinated research on the detection, prevention, and treatment of chronic wasting and other prion diseases threatening wildlife across Minnesota. Money appropriated in this paragraph may also be spent on a strategic plan, capital equipment, and staff as approved in the work plan required under Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.05. Money appropriated in this paragraph may not be spent on activities unless they are directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this paragraph. Money appropriated in this paragraph must not be spent on indirect costs or other institutional overhead charges that are not directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this paragraph. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2026. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Larsen,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,plarsen@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/establishing-center-prion-research-and-outreach,,,,
10003473,"Evaluation of Wastewater Nitrogen and Estrogen Treatment Options",2015,500000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to examine the performance of new wastewater contaminant treatment options under Minnesota weather conditions in order to understand how to improve wastewater treatment of nitrogen and estrogenic compounds, decrease costs and energy use, and safeguard aquatic species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,500000,,,6.9,"U of MN","Public College/University","Wastewater treatment plants discharge effluent that contains contaminants of emerging concern, such as estrogens. Estrogens have been shown to cause ecological effects such as fish feminization and fish population collapses. Presently the treatment and discharge of estrogens into the environment via wastewater treatment is not regulated. However, it has been found that the extent of estrogen discharge from wastewater treatment correlates with how and how well nitrogen, which currently is regulated and will likely be more so in the future, is removed during the treatment process. Thus more effective nitrogen removal processes have the potential to also ensure more effective removal of estrogens. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to determine how different nitrogen removal processes perform under a variety of weather conditions with respect to how well they remove both nitrogen and estrogenic compounds in order to help improve wastewater treatment of nitrogen and estrogenic compounds.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_03d.pdf,2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE, 122 Civil Engineering Bldg",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9846",novak010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-wastewater-nitrogen-and-estrogen-treatment-options,,,,
10013276,"Evaluate Emerging Pathogens in Lakes, Rivers, and Tap Water to Keep Drinking Water Safe",2020,325000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f","$325,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate emerging pathogens including Legionella and mycobacteria to ensure that surface water used for drinking water and tap water is safe to drink. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","This research project will provide critical information regarding how to treat surface water (used by 25% of Minnesota's population) to prevent outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease and infections by Mycobacterium avium.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,LaPara,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-6028",lapar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluate-emerging-pathogens-lakes-rivers-and-tap-water-keep-drinking-water-safe,,,,
10002296,"Evaluating the Use of Bison to Restore and Preserve Savanna Habitat",2018,388000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c","$388,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, to research combined bison grazing and fire management strategies to restore Minnesota's oak savanna ecosystems. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Forest,Isbell,"U of MN","2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE","East Bethel",MN,55005,"(612) 301-2601",isbell@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Anoka, Isanti",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-use-bison-restore-and-preserve-savanna-habitat,,,,
10004548,"Evaluate Prescribed Burning Techniques to Improve Habitat Management for Brushland Species",2017,267000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$267,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to compare the effects on brushland habitat of conducting prescribed burning in spring, summer, and fall to provide improved management guidelines for wildlife habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_08d.pdf,2016-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Montgomery,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7249",rebeccam@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluate-prescribed-burning-techniques-improve-habitat-management-brushland-species,,,,
10004590,"Evaluate Temperature, Streamflow, and Hydrogeology Impact on Brook Trout Habitat",2017,115000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$115,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Geological Survey to evaluate links between southeastern Minnesota stream temperatures, trout habitat, and bedrock hydrogeology to improve trout stream management. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03k.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bob,Tipping,"Minnesota Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-5437",tippi001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluate-temperature-streamflow-and-hydrogeology-impact-brook-trout-habitat,,,,
21769,"Evaluation of Lake Superior Water Quality Health",2014,600000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 05f","$600,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate impacts to Lake Superior from a changing thermal structure and invasive species in order to implement lake water quality management strategies. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,600000,,,10.42,"U of MN - Duluth","Public College/University","Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area, is amongst Minnesota’s greatest natural resources providing drinking water, shipping, recreation, and tourism. Recently the lake has been undergoing significant changes including increasing water temperatures, decreasing ice cover, increasing nutrient loads, decreasing biological productivity, increasing invasive species, and changes in species abundance and distribution. The reasons behind these changes and the interactions amongst them are not well understood. Scientists at the Large Lakes Observatory at the University of Minnesota - Duluth are using this appropriation to gather critical baseline data on Lake Superior to evaluate the impacts these changes are having on the lake and how natural resource managers and scientific and regulatory entities can best respond to the changes. No prior large lake study has ever included the breadth of measurements, geographic range, and span of seasons to be examined by this study.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_05f.pdf,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Erik,Brown,"U of MN - Duluth","10 University Dr, RLB-109",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8891",etbrown@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-lake-superior-water-quality-health,,,,
10021807,"Evaluating Coronavirus And Other Microbiological Contamination Of Drinking Water Sources From Wastewater",2022,594000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$594,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to survey public and private wells to identify sources of and evaluate solutions to microbiological contamination of drinking water sources by wastewater, including from the virus that causes COVID-19.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","With detection of coronavirus in human feces, there are urgent concerns about microbiological contamination of drinking water sources by wastewater. We will investigate this contamination, identify sources, and evaluate solutions.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,LaPara,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-coronavirus-and-other-microbiological-contamination-drinking-water-sources,,,,
10021807,"Evaluating Coronavirus And Other Microbiological Contamination Of Drinking Water Sources From Wastewater",2021,594000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$594,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to survey public and private wells to identify sources of and evaluate solutions to microbiological contamination of drinking water sources by wastewater, including from the virus that causes COVID-19.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","With detection of coronavirus in human feces, there are urgent concerns about microbiological contamination of drinking water sources by wastewater. We will investigate this contamination, identify sources, and evaluate solutions.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,LaPara,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-coronavirus-and-other-microbiological-contamination-drinking-water-sources,,,,
10021823,"Evaluating Minnesotas Last Best Chance To Stop Carp",2022,424000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06f","$424,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, in cooperation with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources, to evaluate invasive carp passage and the costs, processes, and potential for a state-of-the-art deterrent system installed at Mississippi River Lock and Dam Number 5 to impede passage of invasive carp at this location to protect the upper river.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Invasive carp have breached Minnesota?s southern border. The last place they can be stopped is Lock&Dam 5 but time is of the essence. This proposal enables this solution.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Sorensen,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-minnesotas-last-best-chance-stop-carp,,,,
10021823,"Evaluating Minnesotas Last Best Chance To Stop Carp",2021,424000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06f","$424,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, in cooperation with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources, to evaluate invasive carp passage and the costs, processes, and potential for a state-of-the-art deterrent system installed at Mississippi River Lock and Dam Number 5 to impede passage of invasive carp at this location to protect the upper river.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Invasive carp have breached Minnesota?s southern border. The last place they can be stopped is Lock&Dam 5 but time is of the essence. This proposal enables this solution.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Sorensen,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-minnesotas-last-best-chance-stop-carp,,,,
10012105,"Evaluating Locally Sourced Materials for Road Salt Reduction",2020,162000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04o","$162,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to evaluate the effectiveness and benefits of using locally sourced wood chips, corncobs, and iron-bearing minerals as alternative abrasive materials to lower salt use for protecting Minnesota's water resources. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University","The project will evaluate the effectiveness and benefits/impacts of locally sourced woodchip, corncob, and iron-bearing minerals as alternative effective abrasive materials to lower salt use for protecting Minnesotas water resources.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Chanlan,Chun,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2613",chun0157@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-locally-sourced-materials-road-salt-reduction,,,,
10004521,"Evaluation of Tree Retention Guidelines Pertaining to Wildlife",2017,232000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03p","$232,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess the effectiveness of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council tree retention guidelines in sustaining Minnesota's wildlife populations, by quantifying and evaluating the impacts on birds, small mammals, and amphibian diversity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03p.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Gerald,Niemi,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 720-4270",gniemi@nrri.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-tree-retention-guidelines-pertaining-wildlife,,,,
3927,"Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota’s Forests",2012,175000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the impacts biomass harvests for energy have on soil nutrients, native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and long-term tree productivity within Minnesota's forests. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,175000,,,3.98,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for the production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem production, such as forest growth, carbon storage, and wildlife habitat. With this appropriation, scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources are evaluating the ecological impacts of forest biomass harvesting in northern Minnesota. Results from this effort will be used by the energy industry and forestry professionals in both the public and private sector to guide long-term management that maximizes harvesting without negatively impacting forest productivity and ecological integrity. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem productivity, particularly in forests growing on nutrient poor soils. This project was designed to increase our understanding of the ecological impacts of biomass harvesting through establishment of a network of research sites in forests on nutrient poor soils. Treatments representing various levels of biomass removal and live-tree retention were implemented at four large-scale (80 acre) research sites in Becker, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties and were used to evaluate the importance of post-harvest slash and live-tree retention in maintaining the resilience and sustainability of jack pine forests under different biomass harvesting regimes. Treatments included current site-level guidelines for slash retention to allow for evaluations of the effectiveness of this practice at reducing impacts on long-term soil nutrients and forest vegetation. Field measurements from these sites were used to model the long-term effects of repeated biomass removals on ecosystem productivity. Results from this project indicate that there is no difference in post-harvest slash levels between areas in which slash was retained to meet current site-level guidelines and in places in which whole trees were harvested (i.e., no slash deliberately retained). The overall levels of slash retention in these areas were half those found after similar treatments in aspen-dominated forests on nutrient rich sites, highlighting the potential for greater nutrient depletion following biomass harvesting on nutrient poor sites and suggest a need for refinement of site-level guidelines to increase retention levels for nutrient poor soils. Long-term field data and model results indicate that biomass harvests that retain less than 40% of available residues may result in lower soil carbon stocks after several harvest rotations. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The results of this project have been shared on numerous occasions with resource professionals, policy makers, citizens, and scientists over the past three years in efforts to inform forest conservation decisions regarding biomass harvesting impacts. These dissemination activities have included the development of a fact sheet for LCCMR members that was distributed on the LCCMR tour of Itasca State Park on July 18, 2013. In addition, an overview of the project and results were shared with private forest landowners through a University of Minnesota Extension Webinar to private forest landowners and county, state, and federal natural resource managers on December 9, 2013, as well as through a meeting of the Forest Operations and Planning Section of the Minnesota DNR Division of Forestry on January 8, 2014. Results were also presented at the Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Minneapolis, MN on August 5, 2013. Finally, results regarding the impact of different levels of post-harvest slash retention on soil nutrients have been discussed with members of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council and are being used to inform future guideline revisions. Publications resulting from this work are available for download from the Department of Forest Resources web site (www.forestry.umn.edu). Additional publications from this work that are currently in development will also be posted on this site and shared with LCCMR staff for dissemination.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Anthony,D'Amato,"U of MN","1530 N Cleveland Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3733",damato@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-biomass-harvesting-impacts-minnesota-s-forests,,,,
3927,"Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota’s Forests",2013,175000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the impacts biomass harvests for energy have on soil nutrients, native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and long-term tree productivity within Minnesota's forests. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,175000,,,3.98,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for the production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem production, such as forest growth, carbon storage, and wildlife habitat. With this appropriation, scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources are evaluating the ecological impacts of forest biomass harvesting in northern Minnesota. Results from this effort will be used by the energy industry and forestry professionals in both the public and private sector to guide long-term management that maximizes harvesting without negatively impacting forest productivity and ecological integrity. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Minnesota's forests are currently being viewed as potential feedstocks for production of renewable energy. A primary concern about harvesting forest biomass to generate renewable energy is the long-term impacts these harvests will have on soil nutrients and long-term ecosystem productivity, particularly in forests growing on nutrient poor soils. This project was designed to increase our understanding of the ecological impacts of biomass harvesting through establishment of a network of research sites in forests on nutrient poor soils. Treatments representing various levels of biomass removal and live-tree retention were implemented at four large-scale (80 acre) research sites in Becker, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties and were used to evaluate the importance of post-harvest slash and live-tree retention in maintaining the resilience and sustainability of jack pine forests under different biomass harvesting regimes. Treatments included current site-level guidelines for slash retention to allow for evaluations of the effectiveness of this practice at reducing impacts on long-term soil nutrients and forest vegetation. Field measurements from these sites were used to model the long-term effects of repeated biomass removals on ecosystem productivity. Results from this project indicate that there is no difference in post-harvest slash levels between areas in which slash was retained to meet current site-level guidelines and in places in which whole trees were harvested (i.e., no slash deliberately retained). The overall levels of slash retention in these areas were half those found after similar treatments in aspen-dominated forests on nutrient rich sites, highlighting the potential for greater nutrient depletion following biomass harvesting on nutrient poor sites and suggest a need for refinement of site-level guidelines to increase retention levels for nutrient poor soils. Long-term field data and model results indicate that biomass harvests that retain less than 40% of available residues may result in lower soil carbon stocks after several harvest rotations. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The results of this project have been shared on numerous occasions with resource professionals, policy makers, citizens, and scientists over the past three years in efforts to inform forest conservation decisions regarding biomass harvesting impacts. These dissemination activities have included the development of a fact sheet for LCCMR members that was distributed on the LCCMR tour of Itasca State Park on July 18, 2013. In addition, an overview of the project and results were shared with private forest landowners through a University of Minnesota Extension Webinar to private forest landowners and county, state, and federal natural resource managers on December 9, 2013, as well as through a meeting of the Forest Operations and Planning Section of the Minnesota DNR Division of Forestry on January 8, 2014. Results were also presented at the Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Minneapolis, MN on August 5, 2013. Finally, results regarding the impact of different levels of post-harvest slash retention on soil nutrients have been discussed with members of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council and are being used to inform future guideline revisions. Publications resulting from this work are available for download from the Department of Forest Resources web site (www.forestry.umn.edu). Additional publications from this work that are currently in development will also be posted on this site and shared with LCCMR staff for dissemination.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Anthony,D'Amato,"U of MN","1530 N Cleveland Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3733",damato@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-biomass-harvesting-impacts-minnesota-s-forests,,,,
720,"Evaluation of Dioxins in Minnesota Lakes",2011,264000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 05f","$264,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to examine the concentration of dioxins in lake sediment and options to improve water quality in lakes.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW The antibacterial compound triclosan is present in many consumer products, including soaps, toothpastes, lotions, and deodorants. Wastewater treatment does not completely remove triclosan or its derivatives and so the chemicals are discharged into surface waters. Once present in surface waters, sunlight converts triclosan and its derivatives into dioxins, a class of chemicals that are known to be toxic, carcinogenic, and persistent and accumulative in sediment and fish. Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Department of Civil Engineering are using this appropriation to study sediment samples in order to determine the current and historic levels of dioxins in the water and how much is attributable to triclosan and its derivatives. Findings will be used to make recommendations on how water quality can be improved and protected in the future. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent in many consumer products such as liquid handsoaps, bar soaps, dishwashing liquid, deodorants, anti-gingivitis toothpaste, and acne creams. Because it is washed down the drain through the normal course of use, triclosan is commonly detected in wastewater effluent. During water and wastewater disinfection with chlorine, triclosan can be transformed to a series of chlorinated triclosan derivatives. When discharged into surface waters, triclosan and its derivatives react in sunlight to form a series of four polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins. Dioxins are persistent organic pollutants that are toxic, carcinogenic, and endocrine disrupting. Thus, dioxins pose a risk to the health of aquatic species and their predators (including humans). To evaluate the historical and current exposure of surface waters to triclosan, chlorinated triclosan derivatives, and their derived dioxins, sediment cores were collected from wastewater-impacted Minnesota lakes. Following radiometric dating, triclosan and chlorinated triclosan derivatives were extracted from core sections and quantified. Dioxins were extracted from the same core sections and also quantified. The concentrations and temporal trends of triclosan, chlorinated triclosan derivatives, and their dioxins in aquatic sediments were found to be a function of historical wastewater treatment operations and lake system scale. Cores collected from large-scale riverine systems with many wastewater sources recorded increasing concentrations of triclosan, chlorinated triclosan derivatives, and their derived dioxins since the patent of triclosan in 1964. The trends were directly attributed to increased triclosan use, local improvements in treatment, and changes in wastewater disinfection practices. Concentrations of triclosan, chlorinated triclosan derivatives, and their dioxins were higher in small-scale systems, reflecting a greater degree of wastewater impact. In a lake receiving no wastewater influent, no triclosan was detected. Low levels of the four triclosan-derived dioxins were found in northern wastewater-impacted Minnesota lakes prior to the introduction of triclosan as well as in the lake with no wastewater input. The background levels of these dioxins were attributed to a secondary, region-specific source. Nonetheless, it is clear that triclosan is the major source of these dioxins after 1960. The contribution of the triclosan-derived dioxins to the total dioxin pool in terms of mass was determined for each sediment core. In heavily impacted systems, the dioxin contribution from triclosan and chlorinated triclosan derivatives accounted for up to 60% of total dioxin mass in recent sediment. Thus, the discharge of triclosan and chlorinated triclosan derivatives may pose a threat to wastewater-impacted lakes. The findings of this work suggest that additional treatment of wastewater to remove triclosan, additional regulation of triclosan use, or dissemination of information regarding the prevalence of triclosan in consumer products may be necessary. Full results are presented in the M.S. Thesis of Cale T. Anger submitted with this report. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION This project led to the production of the M.S. Thesis of Cale T. Anger, Quantification of Triclosan, Chlorinated Triclosan Derivatives, and their Dioxin Photoproducts in Lacustrine Sediment Cores. The thesis received the Distinguished Master's Thesis Award from the University of Minnesota, recognizing it as the best thesis at the U of MN for 2011-2012. A manuscript with the same title has been submitted the peer reviewed journal Enviornmental Science & Technology. The results of the work have been presented at the American Chemical Society National Meeting, the St. Croix River Research Rendevous, the Itasca Water Legacy Project lecture series, and the Mississippi River Forum. Two more presentations at the American Society of Limnology and Oceangraphy and the IWA Micropol and Ecohazard conferences are planned. We anticipate press coverage of the findings upon publication of the peer-reviewed article.",,"Final Report",2010-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","Dept of Civil Engineering, 500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-dioxins-minnesota-lakes,,,,
10002280,"Expanding Raptor Center Online Education",2018,270000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$270,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Raptor Center, to provide environmental education for approximately 15,000 middle-school students and 600 teachers, combining classroom learning and outdoor experiences with technology, scientific investigation of birds, and conservation projects. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN - Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3431",ponde003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-raptor-center-online-education,,,,
10021721,"Expanding Protection Of Minnesota Water Through Industrial Conservation",2021,178000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$178,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota technical assistance program in partnership with the Minnesota Rural Water Association to provide technical assistance to businesses to decrease industrial and commercial water use in communities at risk for inadequate groundwater supply or quality.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, School of Public Health","Public College/University","Project seeks to decrease water demand in communities at risk for inadequate ground water supply or quality by providing technical assistance to identify cost-effective ways to reduce industrial/commercial use.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Babcock,"U of MN, School of Public Health","420 Delaware St SE ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-3500",https://www.sph.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-protection-minnesota-water-through-industrial-conservation,,,,
10021721,"Expanding Protection Of Minnesota Water Through Industrial Conservation",2020,178000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$178,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota technical assistance program in partnership with the Minnesota Rural Water Association to provide technical assistance to businesses to decrease industrial and commercial water use in communities at risk for inadequate groundwater supply or quality.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, School of Public Health","Public College/University","Project seeks to decrease water demand in communities at risk for inadequate ground water supply or quality by providing technical assistance to identify cost-effective ways to reduce industrial/commercial use.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Babcock,"U of MN, School of Public Health","420 Delaware St SE ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-3500",https://www.sph.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-protection-minnesota-water-through-industrial-conservation,,,,
10021817,"Expanding Access To Environmental Education For Underserved Communities",2022,178000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 05g","$178,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to build environmental literacy and engagement by delivering an environmental education program featuring live raptors and standards-based curriculum to approximately 300 classrooms in underserved communities throughout Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Raptor Center","Public College/University","The Raptor Center is proposing to build environmental literacy and engagement by bringing an integrated environmental education program featuring live raptors and standards-based curriculum to underserved communities throughout Minnesota.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN, Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4745",https://www.raptor.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-access-environmental-education-underserved-communities,,,,
10021817,"Expanding Access To Environmental Education For Underserved Communities",2021,178000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 05g","$178,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to build environmental literacy and engagement by delivering an environmental education program featuring live raptors and standards-based curriculum to approximately 300 classrooms in underserved communities throughout Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Raptor Center","Public College/University","The Raptor Center is proposing to build environmental literacy and engagement by bringing an integrated environmental education program featuring live raptors and standards-based curriculum to underserved communities throughout Minnesota.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN, Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4745",https://www.raptor.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-access-environmental-education-underserved-communities,,,,
10021797,"Exploring Minnesota?s Wetlands: Our Resource For Future Medicine",2022,210000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$210,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston, to work with White Earth Tribal and Community College to catalog bog microbe diversity in Minnesota's ecoregions, test for potential antibiotic-producing microorganisms, and establish methods to enhance any antibiotic cultures discovered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Crookston","Public College/University","Our Minnesota bogs are an essential resource. As we investigate inter-bog microbial diversity in these critical habitats, we could find the next antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral medicinal product.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Dingmann,"U of MN, Crookston","2900 University Ave ",Crookston,MN,56716,"(218) 281-6510",https://www.crk.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exploring-minnesotas-wetlands-our-resource-future-medicine,,,,
10021797,"Exploring Minnesota?s Wetlands: Our Resource For Future Medicine",2021,210000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$210,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston, to work with White Earth Tribal and Community College to catalog bog microbe diversity in Minnesota's ecoregions, test for potential antibiotic-producing microorganisms, and establish methods to enhance any antibiotic cultures discovered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Crookston","Public College/University","Our Minnesota bogs are an essential resource. As we investigate inter-bog microbial diversity in these critical habitats, we could find the next antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral medicinal product.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Dingmann,"U of MN, Crookston","2900 University Ave ",Crookston,MN,56716,"(218) 281-6510",https://www.crk.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exploring-minnesotas-wetlands-our-resource-future-medicine,,,,
10012099,"Extracting Deicing Salt from Roadside Soils with Plants",2020,360000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i","$360,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to evaluate potential native plants that can be grown on roadsides to adsorb and remove toxic salts accumulated from deicing roads and assess uses for the harvested material.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We propose to study native plants that can adsorb salts to be planted on the roadside to address the environmental concerns over deicing road salts.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bo,Hu,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-4215",bhu@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/extracting-deicing-salt-roadside-soils-plants,,,,
10002290,"Extraction of Solar Thermal Energy in Minnesota",2018,250000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop new solar particle receivers as a low-cost, high-efficiency, and clean technology to absorb, store, and utilize solar thermal energy. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Filippo,Coletti,"U of MN","110 Union St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(650) 289-8216",fcoletti@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/extraction-solar-thermal-energy-minnesota,,,,
10013279,"Farmer-Led Expansion of Alfalfa Production to Increase Water Protection",2019,500000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a farmer-led, market-based working-lands approach to increase water protection in agricultural areas by targeted expansion of alfalfa production and development of methods to convert alfalfa to high-value bioproducts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will develop a farmer-led, market-based working lands approach for protecting water by targeted expansion of alfalfa production, and enable farmers to take this approach by expanding markets for alfalfa.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Jordan,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir, 411 Borlaug Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-3754",jorda020@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/farmer-led-expansion-alfalfa-production-increase-water-protection,,,,
21744,"Finding Disease Resistant Elm Trees in Minnesota",2014,200000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate and identify native Minnesota elms resistant to Dutch elm disease to assist with limiting the susceptibility of the state's elms to Dutch elm disease. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,200000,,,4.70,"U of MN","Public College/University","Elms were once a very widespread tree in Minnesota and amongst the most common and popular in urban landscapes due to their size, shading capability, and tolerance of pollution and other stresses. Over the past five decades, though, Dutch elm disease, an exotic and invasive pathogen, has killed millions of elms throughout the state. However, scientists at the University of Minnesota have observed that some elms have survived the disease and appear to have special characteristics that make them resistant to Dutch elm disease. This appropriation is being used to identify, propagate, and evaluate native Minnesota elms resistant to Dutch elm disease to assist with limiting the susceptibility of the state's remaining elms to Dutch elm disease and possibly lay the foundation for re-introductions of the tree in the future.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03h.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Blanchette,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir, 495 Borlaug Hall","St. Paul",MN,55126,"(612) 625-0202",robertb@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/finding-disease-resistant-elm-trees-minnesota,,,,
10029640,"Finding, Capturing, and Destroying PFAS in Minnesota Waters",2023,478000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d ","$478,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop novel methods for the detection, sequestration, and degradation of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota's lakes and rivers.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Arnold,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/finding-capturing-and-destroying-pfas-minnesota-waters,,,,
10021875,"Forest Health: Development and Demonstration of Biochar Opportunities",2022,340000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 19a","(a) The following amounts, totaling $840,000, are transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's forest resources, extend the viability of incumbent forest-based industries, and accelerate emerging industry opportunities. Of this amount, $500,000 is for extending the demonstrated forest management assessment tool to statewide application: (1) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $250,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 7, paragraph (e), Geotargeted Distributed Clean Energy Initiative; (2) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $20,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (g), Minnesota Bee and Beneficial Species Habitat Restoration; (3) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $350,000, in Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 4, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (e), Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Segment within Interstate State Park; and (4) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $220,000, in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), Expanding Camp Sunrise Environmental Program. (b) The amounts transferred under this subdivision are available until June 30, 2023.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","This project is an expansion of the work began under LCCMR 2019 Forest and Bioeconomy Research. NRRI is requesting continuing Legislative support for two strategic applied research and demonstration projects",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Singsaas,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forest-health-development-and-demonstration-biochar-opportunities,,,,
10021875,"Forest Health: Development and Demonstration of Biochar Opportunities",2021,340000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 19","(a) The following amounts, totaling $840,000, are transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's forest resources, extend the viability of incumbent forest-based industries, and accelerate emerging industry opportunities. Of this amount, $500,000 is for extending the demonstrated forest management assessment tool to statewide application: (1) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $250,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 7, paragraph (e), Geotargeted Distributed Clean Energy Initiative; (2) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $20,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (g), Minnesota Bee and Beneficial Species Habitat Restoration; (3) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $350,000, in Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 4, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (e), Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Segment within Interstate State Park; and (4) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $220,000, in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), Expanding Camp Sunrise Environmental Program. (b) The amounts transferred under this subdivision are available until June 30, 2023.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","This project is an expansion of the work began under LCCMR 2019 Forest and Bioeconomy Research. NRRI is requesting continuing Legislative support for two strategic applied research and demonstration projects",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Singsaas,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forest-health-development-and-demonstration-biochar-opportunities,,,,
10021876,"Forest Health: Statewide Application of Forest Management Assessment Tool",2022,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 19b","(a) The following amounts, totaling $840,000, are transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's forest resources, extend the viability of incumbent forest-based industries, and accelerate emerging industry opportunities. Of this amount, $500,000 is for extending the demonstrated forest management assessment tool to statewide application: (1) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $250,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 7, paragraph (e), Geotargeted Distributed Clean Energy Initiative; (2) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $20,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (g), Minnesota Bee and Beneficial Species Habitat Restoration; (3) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $350,000, in Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 4, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (e), Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Segment within Interstate State Park; and (4) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $220,000, in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), Expanding Camp Sunrise Environmental Program. (b) The amounts transferred under this subdivision are available until June 30, 2023.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","This project is an expansion of the work began under LCCMR 2019 Forest and Bioeconomy Research. NRRI is requesting continuing Legislative support for two strategic applied research and demonstration projects.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Will,Bartsch,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forest-health-statewide-application-forest-management-assessment-tool,,,,
10021876,"Forest Health: Statewide Application of Forest Management Assessment Tool",2021,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 19","(a) The following amounts, totaling $840,000, are transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's forest resources, extend the viability of incumbent forest-based industries, and accelerate emerging industry opportunities. Of this amount, $500,000 is for extending the demonstrated forest management assessment tool to statewide application: (1) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $250,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 7, paragraph (e), Geotargeted Distributed Clean Energy Initiative; (2) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $20,000, in Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (g), Minnesota Bee and Beneficial Species Habitat Restoration; (3) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $350,000, in Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 4, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (e), Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Segment within Interstate State Park; and (4) the unencumbered amount, estimated to be $220,000, in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), Expanding Camp Sunrise Environmental Program. (b) The amounts transferred under this subdivision are available until June 30, 2023.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","This project is an expansion of the work began under LCCMR 2019 Forest and Bioeconomy Research. NRRI is requesting continuing Legislative support for two strategic applied research and demonstration projects.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Will,Bartsch,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forest-health-statewide-application-forest-management-assessment-tool,,,,
10012087,"Forest and Bioeconomy Research",2020,2200000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03q","$2,200,000 the first year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through MnDRIVE at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health of Minnesota's forests, extend the viability of current forest-based industries, and accelerate emerging industry opportunities. Of this amount, $500,000 is to support development of a forest optimization tool for Minnesota forest resources, $800,000 is for maintenance and expansion of the Natural Resource Atlas to statewide coverage, $400,000 is to the Minnesota Forest Resource Council for continued advancement of biochar development and application to forest health, and $500,000 is to advance emerging Minnesota technologies to produce clean syngas to drive high-value markets for forest biomass feedstocks.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",n/a,,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rolf,Weberg,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","1049 University Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 788-2697",rtweberg@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forest-and-bioeconomy-research,,,,
10029780,"Forever Green",2022,763000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 10i ","$763,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative and protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mitchell,Hunter,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",mhunter@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green,,,,
10004444,"Foundational Dataset Characterizing Historic Forest Disturbance Impacts",2016,200000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03q","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify forest disturbance impacts over the past forty years on water quality, wildlife demographics, and wood fiber supply in order to identify management strategies that better respond to disturbance impacts and improve and sustain forest resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03q.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Falkowski,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N, 115 Green Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(218) 726-6410",mfalkows@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/foundational-dataset-characterizing-historic-forest-disturbance-impacts-0,,,,
10021710,"Freshwater Sponges And AIS: Engaging Citizen Scientists",2021,400000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston, to use citizen scientists to study the geographic distribution, taxonomic diversity, and antifouling potential of freshwater sponges against aquatic invasive species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Crookston","Public College/University","Freshwater sponges from Minnesota will be collected using citizen scientists thereby stimulating STEM education. Compounds produced by sponges will be tested against invasive species such as zebra mussels.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Venugopal,Mukku,"U of MN, Crookston","2900 University Ave ",Crookston,MN,56716,"(218) 281-6510",https://www.crk.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/freshwater-sponges-and-ais-engaging-citizen-scientists,,,,
10021710,"Freshwater Sponges And AIS: Engaging Citizen Scientists",2020,400000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston, to use citizen scientists to study the geographic distribution, taxonomic diversity, and antifouling potential of freshwater sponges against aquatic invasive species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Crookston","Public College/University","Freshwater sponges from Minnesota will be collected using citizen scientists thereby stimulating STEM education. Compounds produced by sponges will be tested against invasive species such as zebra mussels.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Venugopal,Mukku,"U of MN, Crookston","2900 University Ave ",Crookston,MN,56716,"(218) 281-6510",https://www.crk.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/freshwater-sponges-and-ais-engaging-citizen-scientists,,,,
2233,"Future of Energy and Minnesota Water Resources",2009,270000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$270,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to spatially model water demand in Minnesota under differing energy production scenarios and develop a Web-based tool for comparing policy scenarios impacts on water resources in the state.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results Minnesota's water resources are poised to undergo significant changes in the coming decades. For example, with new bioenergy policies aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependency, Minnesota has become one of the top five bioethanol producers in the United States in the past two decades. Bio-energy production, together with increasing population, energy demand, and climate uncertainties present a great challenge for water authorities seeking to sustainable future water supply. There is an urgent need to integrate an analysis of demands on Minnesota's water resources with scenarios of future energy production. This project aimed to envision Minnesota's temporal and spatial water schemes by 2030 in response to population, energy, and climate scenarios, by integrating a system dynamics model with geographic information system (GIS) data. We developed an integrated spatial model that analyzes the future of Minnesota's water budget with particular attention to changes in water demand under different scenarios. Key trends incorporated into the scenarios include (1) biofuel production (considering water needs for irrigation of the biofuel feedstock as well as for processing); (2) changes in the electricity grid mix considering Minnesota's Renewable Energy Standards; (3) demographic changes; and (4) climate change. Scenarios of water demand was combined with GIS mapping and water balance techniques, which can deliver spatially and temporally explicit water budget projections for each scenario. The results indicate that population growth and increasing demand on electric power generation are two primary factors driving increasing future water demand in Minnesota. Water management should be coupled with urban development and planning to reduce water stress induced by population growth and electric power generation. Late summer and winter are two periods of time in which it is particularly challenging to support human demand of water without the potential of drawing down the water resources. This report produced by this project presents maps and regional monthly water availability graphs for various scenarios tested in this study. These system characteristics shown in the current scenario analysis can play an important part of future water conservation and management planning. Project Results Use and Dissemination The study results were presented in more than four national and international conferences hosted in the US and Portugal, in which a poster summarizing the findings of this study won the poster contest in the prestigious Gordon Research Conference in 2010. One paper was published in a high-impact journal, Environmental Science and Technology (ES&T) in 2009; the paper was one of the top-three most-cited and downloaded articles in September, 2009. Another, follow-up article has been submitted to the same journal and is currently under review. In 2008, a round-table forum was hosted at the University of Minnesota to discus water sustainability modeling and its application. Scholars from state agencies, research institutes, and NGOs attended the forum to brainstorm feasible frameworks for assessing Minnesota's water future under different uncertainties. Detailed information of the presentations in this forum and relevant supporting information can be found at http://www.iel.umn.edu/forum/waterforum.htm PI. Suh is participating in a publication by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) on biofuel's water implication as an author based on the knowledge and findings gathered from this project. The publication is expected to be released in early 2010. PROJECT PUBLICATION: The Future of Energy and Minnesota's Water Resources ",,"FINAL REPORT ",2008-07-01,2010-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/future-energy-and-minnesota-water-resources,,,,
10004527,"Game and Nongame Bird Pesticide Exposure",2017,349000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$349,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate the potential risk to game and nongame birds from exposure to neonicotinoid-treated agricultural seeds. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03m.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN - Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3431",ponde003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/game-and-nongame-bird-pesticide-exposure,,,,
10002292,"Generation, Storage, and Utilization of Solar Energy",2018,500000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, to develop and demonstrate an integrated facility to generate electricity, shade dairy cattle, and provide energy storage and utilization from solar technologies at the West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bradley,Heins,"U of MN - WCROC","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",hein0106@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/generation-storage-and-utilization-solar-energy,,,,
10004461,"Genetic and Camera Techniques to Estimate Carnivore Populations",2016,200000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota – Duluth for the Natural Resources Research Institute to use genetic sampling and remote cameras to improve monitoring of distributions and estimate population sizes of carnivore species.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03l.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Moen,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",rmoen@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/genetic-and-camera-techniques-estimate-carnivore-populations-0,,,,
10021700,"Geologic Atlases For Water Resource Management",2021,2000000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$2,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","Geologic atlases provide maps/databases essential for improved management of ground and surface water. This proposal will complete current projects and start new projects to equal about 8 complete atlases.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Lusardi,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-2969 ",https://www.mngs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/geologic-atlases-water-resource-management,,,,
10021700,"Geologic Atlases For Water Resource Management",2020,2000000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$2,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","Geologic atlases provide maps/databases essential for improved management of ground and surface water. This proposal will complete current projects and start new projects to equal about 8 complete atlases.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Lusardi,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-2969 ",https://www.mngs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/geologic-atlases-water-resource-management,,,,
10021793,"Geologic Atlases for Water Resource Management",2022,3092000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$3,092,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","Geologic atlases provide maps/databases essential for improved management of ground and surface water. This proposal will complete current projects and start new projects to equal about 8 complete atlases.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Lusardi,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-2969 ",https://www.mngs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/geologic-atlases-water-resource-management-0,,,,
10021793,"Geologic Atlases for Water Resource Management",2021,3092000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$3,092,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","Geologic atlases provide maps/databases essential for improved management of ground and surface water. This proposal will complete current projects and start new projects to equal about 8 complete atlases.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Lusardi,"U of MN, MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-2969 ",https://www.mngs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/geologic-atlases-water-resource-management-0,,,,
10029745,"Green Solar Cells from a Minnesota Natural Resource",2022,673000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 07a "," $673,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop an efficient, low cost, and nontoxic pyrite solar cell and conduct a feasibility study for using Iron Range resources to manufacture this product. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Chris,Leighton,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",leighton@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/green-solar-cells-minnesota-natural-resource,,,,
21742,"Harnessing Soudan Mine Microbes: Bioremediation, Bioenergy and Biocontrol",2014,838000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$838,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue the characterization of unique microbes discovered in the Soudan Underground Mine State Park that have potential applications for metal remediation in water resources, microbial electrofuels, and biocontrol of white-nose bat syndrome. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,838000,,,9.33,"U of MN","Public College/University","The Soudan Iron Mine near Ely, Minnesota is no longer an active mine and is now part of a state park, as well as the home to a state-of-the-art physics laboratory at the bottom of the mine. The mine has also been discovered to contain an extreme environment in the form of an ancient and very salty brine bubbling up from a half-mile below the Earth’s surface through holes drilled when the mine was active. Strange microorganisms – part of an ecosystem never before characterized by science – have been found living in the brine. Scientists from the University of Minnesota will use this appropriation to continue to study this unique ecosystem and its organisms and build upon findings from a previous Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund supported effort to explore potential applications of using the microorganisms living there for removing metals from mine waters, producing biofuels, and developing a biocontrol for White-Nose Syndrome, which is decimating bat populations around the country.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03f.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Christine,Salomon,"U of MN","312 Church St SE, 4-130 Nils Hasselmo Hall",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-3698",csalomon@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/harnessing-soudan-mine-microbes-bioremediation-bioenergy-and-biocontrol,,,,
10021709,"Healthy Prairies III: Restoring Minnesota's Prairie Plant Diversity",2021,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve Minnesota prairie resiliency by increasing locally sourced seed availability and diversity, evaluating use of beneficial microbes in prairie restorations, and assessing adaptation and adaptive capacity of prairie plant populations.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University","We will collect native seed throughout Minnesota's prairie region, study microbial effects on plant survival, estimate the geographic scale and rate of adaptation, and communicate results aiding restoration and propagation.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ruth,Shaw,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",https://cbs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healthy-prairies-iii-restoring-minnesotas-prairie-plant-diversity,,,,
10021709,"Healthy Prairies III: Restoring Minnesota's Prairie Plant Diversity",2020,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve Minnesota prairie resiliency by increasing locally sourced seed availability and diversity, evaluating use of beneficial microbes in prairie restorations, and assessing adaptation and adaptive capacity of prairie plant populations.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University","We will collect native seed throughout Minnesota's prairie region, study microbial effects on plant survival, estimate the geographic scale and rate of adaptation, and communicate results aiding restoration and propagation.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ruth,Shaw,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",https://cbs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healthy-prairies-iii-restoring-minnesotas-prairie-plant-diversity,,,,
726,"Healthy Forests to Resist Invasion",2011,359000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$359,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the role of forest health management in resisting infestation of invasive species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Invasive plants cause considerable ecological and economic damage in Minnesota and their control is often difficult to achieve in a long-term cost-effective manner. Although not immune from invasion, healthy forests may be somewhat resistant to invasion; therefore management aimed at maintaining, restoring, or enhancing key forest characteristics might be a useful strategy for slowing forest invasion. Scientists from the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources will use this appropriation to study 80 different forest sites in order to determine the links between forest attributes and plant invasion. Findings will be used to make recommendations for how to best manage forests to resist invasive species. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The primary project goal was to identify forest characteristics effective as deterrents to invasive plants. Healthy forests are likely more resistant to invaders, so management to enhance these key characteristics might slow the spread of invaders. Invasive plants sometimes form dense thickets that affect recreation and wildlife and exclude native plant species. To determine how various site characteristics affected the abundance of common buckthorn and other invaders, we surveyed plant diversity in 67 sites in central and southern Minnesota. At each site, we measured environmental characteristics to simultaneously account for other factors that might influence invasibility. Buckthorn was most abundant in sites with sparse leaf litter, where seed availability was high, and where native plant diversity was low. Both a greenhouse experiment and a second field study indicated that introduced earthworms also benefit germinating invasive plants by eliminating leaf litter. We propose the idea of ""preventive environmental care"" that, like preventative medicine, manages forests to maintain ""wellness"". Although not a panacea for reducing invasion, it is worth considering given the challenges of controlling established invasive species. We suggest managers enhance the competitive challenge to invaders by increasing the diversity of native species by seeding natives and/or reducing the density of white-tailed deer, a species that severely impacts native forest plants. Furthermore, timber harvests should be limited to the winter season and trail maintenance should be done in a way that limits disturbance. This will help maintain intact native understory plants and litter layers, important deterrents to invasive plant establishment. However, none of these approaches are likely to be successful without a strong effort to control landscape level seed availability. Collaborative management with neighboring landowners is crucial to any effort that hopes to reduce invasibility. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION To summarize results from the project and provide guidelines for management, we prepared a pamphlet that included all aspects of the research, as it pertains to the invasion of buckthorn. The pamphlet also provides suggestions for pre-invasion management to reduce invasibility, the main focus of the ""Healthy Forests"" research project. We distributed the pamphlet to all participants at a symposium held on August 14, 2013. The pamphlet is available as a pdf from the project website, http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/Research/Buckthorn/index.htm. We presented talks at the Upper Midwest Invasive Species conference (a regional meeting focused on invasive species) and the Ecological Society of America conference (an international conference focusing on all aspects of ecology) in 2012 and 2013. The talks focused on measuring propagule pressure, the greenhouse study, the relationship between earthworm and buckthorn buckthorn, and the effects of native species diversity on buckthorn abundance. On August 14, we hosted a symposium on the St. Paul campus that brought together managers, researchers, and private landowners to share the latest information on invasive plants in Minnesota forests. In addition to talks based on this LCCMR project, other speakers presented information about buckthorn invasion on the prairie-forest border in west central Minnesota, garlic mustard (another common plant invader in Minnesota's forests) as a driver of species invasion, management of buckthorn from a forester's perspective, and management efforts to control other common invasive plants. The symposium was attended by 100 people. The project website has links to recordings of all the symposium talks, as well as links to the MS Access database, species lists from all survey sites, and a photo gallery. We have published one paper (""Community phylogenetic diversity and abiotic site characteristics influence abundance of the invasive plant Rhamnus cathartica L."") in the Journal of Plant Ecology. A second paper based on results from our greenhouse experiment (Native plant diversity and introduced earthworms have contrasting effects on the success of invasive plants"") has been submitted to the peer-reviewed journal Biological Invasions. More papers are in preparation including one focusing on propagule pressure and another that documents the relationship between earthworms and buckthorn abundance.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Reich,"U of MN","220f Green Hall, Upper Buford Circle","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4270",preich@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Le Sueur, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healthy-forests-resist-invasion,,,,
10029721,"High Temperature Anaerobic Digestion of Sewage Sludge",2022,208000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04b "," $208,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to demonstrate that high temperature anaerobic digestion is effective at treating sewage sludge and preventing disease-causing microorganisms and antibiotic resistance genes from being released into the environment. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,LaPara,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",lapar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/high-temperature-anaerobic-digestion-sewage-sludge,,,,
10004552,"Hydrogen Fuel from Wind-Produced Renewable Ammonia",2017,250000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a technical solution for converting wind-produced ammonia to hydrogen through catalytic decomposition, for use in reducing emissions from diesel engines and powering fuel cell vehicles. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_07c.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Northrop,"U of MN - WCROC","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625 6854",wnorthro@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Hennepin, Stevens",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hydrogen-fuel-wind-produced-renewable-ammonia,,,,
10004445,"Hydrologic Effects of Contemporary Forest Practices in Minnesota",2016,150000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03r","$150,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to install hydrologic monitoring stations to collect water quantity and quality data from lands managed for timber production to better understand the relationship between harvest practices and water resources and related responses to changing climate and other disturbance factors in order to inform forest management practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03r.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Diana,Karwan,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2774",dlkarwan@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hydrologic-effects-contemporary-forest-practices-minnesota-0,,,,
705,"Identifying Critical Habitats for Moose in Northeastern Minnesota",2011,507000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$507,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute to identify critical habitats for moose, develop best management habitat protection practices, and conduct educational outreach in cooperation with the Minnesota Zoo. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"UMD, NRRI","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Moose are one of Minnesota's most prized wildlife species. Recently observed increases in mortality rates amongst some moose in northeastern Minnesota have led to concern that the population there may be starting a decline like that seen in the northwestern part of the state, where moose populations fell from over 4,000 to fewer than 100 in less than 20 years. Researchers from the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota - Duluth, are using this appropriation to determine what factors may be responsible for increases in moose mortality rates in northeastern Minnesota in order to determine if it is possible to slow or prevent significant, long-term decline in the moose population there. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Moose are one of Minnesota's most prized wildlife species. In less than 20 years moose in northwestern Minnesota declined from over 4,000 to fewer than 100. The northeastern Minnesota moose population, which had over 7,000 moose until 2009, is in the middle of what appears to be a similar decline. Higher mortality in radiocollared moose is correlated with warmer temperatures. We used satellite collars to track moose in northeastern Minnesota and collected GPS locations day and night 365 days a year. Over 2 million moose locations and activity data were obtained. Specific habitats needed by moose were identified using the satellite collars. Spatial distribution and availability of habitat types has guided identification of specific sites for enhancement, protection, or acquisition. Habitat guidelines and recommendations help private and public land managers provide the best possible habitat for moose. The project was part of a coordinated effort involving many resource management agencies to determine if it is possible to slow or prevent a decline in the northeastern MN moose population. Public outreach and education was accomplished with a website that provides information on moose in Minnesota and allowed the public to report almost 2,000 moose sightings. The Minnesota Zoo developed an on-site informational kiosk about Minnesota moose and zoo educators developed a curriculum for teacher workshops to be held both at the zoo and at the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center near Duluth. We gave over 70 moose presentations during the project, and continue to give presentations now. The project combined research and education to increase public understanding of Minnesota moose now and in the future. Results and data from this project are still being used in current projects. We expect that there will be at least 2 more M.S. theses, 5 peer-reviewed publications, and additional NRRI Technical Reports developed from the data collected in this project that will be used to improve moose management. We also continue to work with the MN DNR adult and calf moose mortality projects using data and expertise obtained during this moose research project, and we have an ongoing collaboration with the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley with a deer-moose parasite project and a moose-wolf predation project. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The project has had relatively wide dissemination, both in formal settings and in working with DNR and other resource management agencies to implement recommendations arising from the project. We gave over 70 presentations to the public about this project. We also developed a moose website that is used extensively by both biologists and the public. We will continue to update this website in the future. In addition, because of the interest in moose, the project has received attention from the media, with newspaper and magazine articles, and radio and television interviews. Among the media outlets are the Duluth News Tribune, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, local TV stations, Minnesota Public Radio, Duluth News Tribune, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Los Angeles Times, BBC in Ontario and Newfoundland, Sweden Public Radio, Toronto Star, and others. Although not limited to this project, Moen was also asked by the DNR to present on the current status of moose in Minnesota at the 2014 Roundtable, and also gave testimony to the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee on February 25, 2014. Finally, there are several peer-reviewed publications, theses, and technical reports that have arisen from work conducted on this project. Some of these publications are currently being peer-reviewed. We expect to produce several additional publications and theses from the data obtained in this project.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Ron,Moen,"UMD, NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 720-4279",rmoen@nrri.umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/identifying-critical-habitats-moose-northeastern-minnesota,,,,
10003500,"Impacts of Forest Quality on Declining Minnesota Moose",2015,300000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05l","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources to link regional patterns of moose abundance through time to the distribution of food and cover and determine if this distribution affects the diet and survival of individual moose. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,300000,,,4,"U of MN","Public College/University","Moose, one of Minnesota's prized wildlife species, are dying at much higher rates in Minnesota than elsewhere in North America. Recently observed increases in mortality rates amongst some moose in northeastern Minnesota have led to concern that the population there may be entering a decline like that seen in the northwestern part of the state, where moose populations fell from over 4,000 to fewer than 100 in less than 20 years. Additionally the specific causes of increased mortality amongst individual moose remain under investigation. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to examine the role of habitat quality and landscape change and how it impacts moose diet, body condition, and mortality risk, specifically the role of forest age, structure, and composition in distribution of food and cover. Knowledge gained will be used by federal, state, and local natural resource agencies to identify appropriate management and habitat needs and actions that can be taken to help slow or prevent continued population declines in northeastern Minnesota of this iconic, keystone species.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05l.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,James,Forester,"U of MN","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-6721",jdforest@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/impacts-forest-quality-declining-minnesota-moose-0,,,,
2231,"Impacts of Climate Change and CO2 on Prairie and Forest Production",2009,330000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 03p","$330,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to accelerate research simulating future changing CO2, rainfall, and temperature level impacts on biomass production, carbon sequestration, and water quality in prairie and tree species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2011, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University"," Overall Project Outcome and Results Funds from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) were used to help establish, maintain, and expand studies regarding impacts of elevated carbon dioxide and changing climate on productivity (i.e. carbon acquisition) and carbon sequestration of woody and herbaceous vegetation. Two new state-of-the-art open air experiments were begun. A new biofuel-oriented experiment was installed in 72 elevated CO2 plots within the ongoing BioCON (Biodiversity, CO2, and Nitrogen) experiment - an effort started in 1997 that is examining how plant communities respond to environmental changes in biodiversity, CO2, and Nitrogen; these plots were planted with potentially ""high-yielding"" woody and herbaceous perennials. A Boreal Forest Warming experiment in Cloquet and Ely was installed, planted and warming treatments implemented in 2009 and 2010. ENTRF funds were also used to support specific carbon cycling measures in the original, ongoing BioCON experiment. The following findings were documented: In all studies, results showed that acquisition of new carbon is likely in a world with higher CO2 levels and/or with modest warming, but is significantly dampened during periods of low water availability or when soil nutrients are limiting. Long-term sequestration in soil of acquired carbon is likely modest due to the rapid return (through respiration of roots and decomposers) of new carbon to the atmosphere. Soil carbon storage is likely dependent upon soil characteristics however, with sandy soils in our experiments less able to build up carbon stores than finer-textured soils might be. Results suggest considerable potential to grow biomass carbon that could potentially contribute to biofuel offsetting of fossil fuel use and to carbon sequestration in live biomass, dead biomass, and potentially in soils. Project Results Use and Dissemination Several publications are in preparation. These include experiment-specific papers (about individual experiments), cross-experiment papers for several related experiments at the Cedar Creek station, and meta-analyses and synthesis papers for which data from this ENRTF project have been combined with similar data from other experiments in North America, Europe, and Asia. ",,"Final Report ",2008-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/impacts-climate-change-and-co2-prairie-and-forest-production,,,,
10013268,"Improve Trout-Stream Management by Understanding Variable Winter Thermal Conditions",2019,400000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify how winter groundwater flows, air temperature, and streambed conditions affect insect productivity in order to guide restoration and management efforts in southeastern Minnesota trout streams. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Winter sport fishing for trout is a vibrant industry, but can be impacted by changing climate. We seek to understand how to conserve trout habitat, especially focusing on winter management.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Leonard,Ferrington,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 219 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3265",ferri016@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improve-trout-stream-management-understanding-variable-winter-thermal-conditions,,,,
21741,"Improving Emerald Ash Borer Detection Efficacy for Control",2014,360000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 06cB","$600,000 the first year is from the trust fund to evaluate and implement options for effective detection of the presence of emerald ash borer. Of this appropriation, $240,000 is to the commissioner of agriculture and $360,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,360000,,,5.83,"Dept. of Agriculture / U of MN","State Government","The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that has been decimating ash trees throughout the Great Lakes states. It was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009 and is now found in four counties (Hennepin, Houston, Ramsey, and Winona). EAB poses a particularly serious threat to Minnesota because it is home to nearly 1 billion ash trees that occur throughout the state - the second most of any state. Loss of these trees would devastate ecosystems throughout Minnesota and have major economic impacts for the forest products industry as well as through the costs associated with treatment, removal, and replacement of lost trees. Much work has already been done to stem the spread of EAB in Minnesota, including education, quarantine, detection surveys, and biological control efforts. Effective detection remains a key obstacle, though, as current detection tools have not been calibrated to estimate population densities. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to attempt to fill this critical information gap necessary for best determining how and where to implement control measures. The effort will evaluate a range of detection tools and measure their ability to detect EAB at different population densities in order to improve and implement better detection practices.",,"Work Plan",2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5299",brianaukema@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Hennepin, Houston, Ramsey, Statewide, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-emerald-ash-borer-detection-efficacy-control,,,,
21743,"Improved Rapid Forest Ecosystem and Habitat Inventory",2014,262000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$262,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate a new approach to forest inventory, based on statewide forest inventory and analysis (FIA) data.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,262000,,,4.88,"U of MN","Public College/University","Minnesota has 15.9 million acres of forest land managed by a variety of county, state and federal agencies, and private landowners for timber production, wildlife habitat, and ecological considerations. Forest managers rely on inventory data to make effective planning and management decisions. Because forests are continually changing through natural and human processes, forest inventory data is periodically updated. However, doing so is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor and, as a result, much of Minnesota’s forest inventory data is currently out of date. This appropriation is being used by scientists at the University of Minnesota to evaluate an innovative approach to forest inventory using existing statewide Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data that could help reduce costs, expedite future updates, and improve overall usability.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03g.pdf,2013-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Alan,Ek,"U of MN","2004 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3400",aek@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Roseau, St. Louis, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improved-rapid-forest-ecosystem-and-habitat-inventory,,,,
2162,"Improving Emerging Fish Disease Surveillance in Minnesota",2010,80000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$80,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess mechanisms and control of the transmission of Heterosporosis, an emerging fish disease in Minnesota, to assist in future management decisions and research.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Over the last decade, a parasitic disease, Heterosporosis, has spread to infect fish in at least 20 water bodies in Minnesota. The parasite infects a number of economically important fish, making them inedible. As the disease can currently only be detected in its late stages, little is known about how it is transmitted and how best to control it. Faculty from the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine are using this appropriation to assess mechanisms and control of Heterosporosis in order to develop a test for the disease, and this test will be used to survey lakes throughout the state to accurately determine the extent and severity of this disease in Minnesota waters. Overall Project Outcome and Results Heterosporosis is an emerging disease of importance to Minnesota fish populations. The disease is caused by the previously undescribed microsporidian parasite, Heterosporis sp., which effectively destroys the skeletal muscle of susceptible fish hosts. The resulting damage from advanced infection renders the fillet unfit for human consumption and likely results in indirect mortality due to increased predation and reduced fitness. With no treatment of the disease in wild fish populations, management is limited to preventing the spread to naive fish populations. The goal of this study was to improve diagnostic testing capabilities and perform a survey to prevent the further spread of this important fish disease. To that end, a highly sensitive and specific quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay was developed to detect sub-clinical Heterosporosis disease in fish. This assay vastly improved our capacity to detect the pathogen and was used to survey 50 waterbodies in Minnesota. From this survey and three additional MDNR submitted samples, six new waterbodies were identified as Heterosporis-positive, including: North Long Lake, (Crow Wing County), Mary Lake (Douglas County), a private pond in both Douglas and Pope Counties, Wabana Lake (Itasca County), and Black Hoof Lake (Crow Wing County). Positive fish species from this study included: walleye, yellow perch, cisco, northern pike, and for the first time spottail shiners. Further evaluation to characterize the parasite identified very low genetic variability in the species H. sutherlandae, collected from inland waters of Minnesota. However, there was a unique Heterosporis species (H. superiorae) in Lake Superior. This suggests a distant evolutionary divergence between the parasite species, but a rapid distribution once introduced into inland waters. These findings highlight the importance of continued surveillance and research to improve our understanding and control this important pathogen in Minnesota. Project Results Use and Dissemination The results from this project have been important for the management of the emerging fish disease, Heterosporosis, in Minnesota. This was achieved, in part, by increasing laboratory capacity and diagnostic confidence. The Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory now offers this highly sensitive and specific qPCR assay for surveillance testing and research. In addition, the ability to make science based management decisions at the MDNR has been greatly improved following the survey performed in this study. Understanding the distribution of Heterosporis is essential to controlling the spread. The results from this project will be widely disseminated online, in press, and presented to a variety of stakeholders. A summary report will be made available on the University of Minnesota Extension's aquaculture website for review by aquaculture producers, veterinarians, MDNR, LCCMR, and other groups. A more detailed published paper will be prepared for submission to the Journal of Parasitology and presented at the American Fisheries Society - Fish Health Section Annual Meeting to update the scientific community on these important findings. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Katharine,Pelican,"U of MN","1333 Gortner Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,612-625-8561,pelicank@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Research","University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-emerging-fish-disease-surveillance-minnesota,,,,
10021706,"Improving Pollinator Conservation By Revealing Habitat Needs",2021,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use citizen scientists and novel analyses to determine the nesting and overwintering needs of wild bees to allow more specific protection and enhancement of pollinator habitat across the state.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University","Wild pollinators must survive outdoors during our harsh Minnesota winters. We aim to help them persist by discovering habitats they require for shelter through statewide citizen scientists and novel analyses.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Colleen,Satyshur,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",https://cbs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-pollinator-conservation-revealing-habitat-needs,,,,
10021706,"Improving Pollinator Conservation By Revealing Habitat Needs",2020,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use citizen scientists and novel analyses to determine the nesting and overwintering needs of wild bees to allow more specific protection and enhancement of pollinator habitat across the state.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University","Wild pollinators must survive outdoors during our harsh Minnesota winters. We aim to help them persist by discovering habitats they require for shelter through statewide citizen scientists and novel analyses.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Colleen,Satyshur,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",https://cbs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-pollinator-conservation-revealing-habitat-needs,,,,
10012095,"Improving Nitrogen Removal in Greater Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Ponds",2020,325000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$325,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess cold weather nitrogen cycling and different aeration methods to improve the efficacy of Minnesota's underperforming wastewater treatment ponds.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","This research will help the State of Minnesota understand how to improve the nitrogen removal of wastewater treatment ponds when needed, protecting outstate surface water quality and groundwater safety.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE, 122 Civil Engineering Bldg",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9846",novak010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-nitrogen-removal-greater-minnesota-wastewater-treatment-ponds,,,,
10012096,"Improving Drinking Water for Minnesotans through Pollution Prevention",2020,345000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f","$345,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to reduce exposure of Minnesotans to a toxic, cancer-causing chemical by identifying key pollutant precursor sources in the upper Mississippi River watershed and assessing options to reduce the formation of this chemical during drinking water treatment.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","This research will reduce exposure of Minnesotans to toxic, cancer-causing chemicals by identifying and curbing key pollutant sources in the Upper Mississippi River watershed and improving drinking water treatment.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Raymond,Hozalski,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9650",hozal001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-drinking-water-minnesotans-through-pollution-prevention,,,,
2964,"Improved Detection of Harmful Microbes in Ballast Water",2012,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the University of Minnesota Duluth to identify and analyze potentially harmful bacteria transported into Lake Superior through ship ballast water discharge. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.16,"University of Minnesota - Duluth","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Ballast water - water carried in tanks on ships to help provide stability and aid steering - is likely the single greatest source for introduction of non-native and invasive aquatic species. Ballast water is collected in one body of water and discharged into another body of water, usually large distances apart. The recent appearance of a deadly fish virus called Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in the Great Lakes has raised awareness that some bacteria being transported in ballast water, just like certain plant and animal species, also have the potential to be harmful invasive species. Nevertheless, little is actually currently known about what bacteria are being transported and what can be done to prevent their spread. Biologists at the University of Minnesota - Duluth are using this appropriation to identify and analyze bacteria being transported in ballast water in order to determine which are of greatest concern and to inform strategies for early detection and spread prevention.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Randall,Hicks,"U of MN - Duluth","1035 Kirby Dr, SSB 207",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8438",rhicks@d.umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improved-detection-harmful-microbes-ballast-water,,,,
2964,"Improved Detection of Harmful Microbes in Ballast Water",2013,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the University of Minnesota Duluth to identify and analyze potentially harmful bacteria transported into Lake Superior through ship ballast water discharge. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.16,"University of Minnesota - Duluth","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Ballast water - water carried in tanks on ships to help provide stability and aid steering - is likely the single greatest source for introduction of non-native and invasive aquatic species. Ballast water is collected in one body of water and discharged into another body of water, usually large distances apart. The recent appearance of a deadly fish virus called Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in the Great Lakes has raised awareness that some bacteria being transported in ballast water, just like certain plant and animal species, also have the potential to be harmful invasive species. Nevertheless, little is actually currently known about what bacteria are being transported and what can be done to prevent their spread. Biologists at the University of Minnesota - Duluth are using this appropriation to identify and analyze bacteria being transported in ballast water in order to determine which are of greatest concern and to inform strategies for early detection and spread prevention.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Randall,Hicks,"U of MN - Duluth","1035 Kirby Dr, SSB 207",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8438",rhicks@d.umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improved-detection-harmful-microbes-ballast-water,,,,
10029705,"Improving Golden-Winged Warbler Conservation and Habitat Restoration",2022,197000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03a ","$197,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to develop restoration and habitat management guidelines for protecting the imperiled golden-winged warbler by assessing habitat use and behavior of this species. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy ",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",agrinde@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-golden-winged-warbler-conservation-and-habitat-restoration,,,,
10021752,"Increase Golden Shiner Production To Protect Aquatic Communities",2021,188000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08k","$188,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Sea Grant in Duluth to identify and demonstrate best methods for in-state production of golden shiners to address angler demand while reducing the risk of introducing and spreading invasive species and to communicate findings through reports, manuals, and workshops. Production of shiners in this project must not take place in wetlands.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - Sea Grant","Public College/University","We propose four strategies to increase in-state Golden Shiner (bait) production because angler demand exceeds production. Out-of-state importation creates a high risk of introducing aquatic invasive species and disease.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Schrank,"U of MN, Duluth - Sea Grant","31 West College St",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8106",http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/increase-golden-shiner-production-protect-aquatic-communities,,,,
10021752,"Increase Golden Shiner Production To Protect Aquatic Communities",2020,188000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08k","$188,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Sea Grant in Duluth to identify and demonstrate best methods for in-state production of golden shiners to address angler demand while reducing the risk of introducing and spreading invasive species and to communicate findings through reports, manuals, and workshops. Production of shiners in this project must not take place in wetlands.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - Sea Grant","Public College/University","We propose four strategies to increase in-state Golden Shiner (bait) production because angler demand exceeds production. Out-of-state importation creates a high risk of introducing aquatic invasive species and disease.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Schrank,"U of MN, Duluth - Sea Grant","31 West College St",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8106",http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/increase-golden-shiner-production-protect-aquatic-communities,,,,
10003525,"Innovative Groundwater-Enhanced Geothermal Heat Pump Study",2015,196000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$196,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to analyze and validate a new geothermal pump method and technology that will reduce heat pump costs and improve performance and predictability. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,196000,,,2.41,"U of MN","Public College/University","Space and water heating and cooling consume 48% of all energy used in an average U.S. residence, and usually that energy is supplied by natural gas or fossil-fuel derived electricity. Geothermal heat pumps can reduce energy requirements for heating and cooling by up to 75%. However, traditional geothermal heat pumps are expensive and their performance is difficult to predict before installation. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to develop, test, and demonstrate a novel geothermal heat pump technology that utilizes the heat exchange of groundwater flow to be more efficient, less space intensive, and less costly than current conventional geothermal systems. The technology has the potential to make geothermal heat pump systems have a faster payback period, resulting in more widespread use, and give geothermal a larger role in renewable energy production.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_08b.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Martin,Saar,"U of MN","310 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(952) 457 8959",rando035@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/innovative-groundwater-enhanced-geothermal-heat-pump-study-0,,,,
10029730,"Innovative Technology for PFAS Destruction in Drinking Water",2022,445000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04k ","$445,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Southern Research and Outreach Center to develop and demonstrate a treatment process based on continuous liquid-phase plasma discharge technology to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Southern Research and Outreach Center","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Shaobo,Deng,"U of MN, Southern Research and Outreach Center","35838 120th Street ",Waseca,MN,56093,"(507) 835-3620",dengx007@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/innovative-technology-pfas-destruction-drinking-water,,,,
10013299,"Install and Evaluate an Invasive Carp Deterrent for Mississippi River Locks and Dams",2019,998000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$998,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to install, evaluate, and optimize a system in Mississippi River locks and dams to deter passage of invasive carp without negatively impacting native fish and to evaluate the ability of predator fish in the pools above the locks and dams to consume young carp. The project must conduct a cost comparison of equipment purchase versus lease options and choose the most effective option. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Promising new carp deterrent system is tested in the Mississippi River along with an existing deterrent and predators; 99% blockage is suggested and Fish and Wildlife Service is a partner.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Sorensen,"U of MN - MAISRC","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4997",soren003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/install-and-evaluate-invasive-carp-deterrent-mississippi-river-locks-and-dams,,,,
10029634,"Integrating Remotely Sensed Data with Traditional Forest Inventory",2023,191000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03q ","$191,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to calibrate and optimize the use of LiDAR for forest inventory purposes and estimate stand-level forest resource metrics in northeastern Minnesota so ecosystem services can be better considered in management decisions.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2025-06-30,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,"Du Plissis","U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy ",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",jdupliss@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/integrating-remotely-sensed-data-traditional-forest-inventory,,,,
10002279,"Interactive Water Resource Programs for Planetariums in Minnesota",2018,500000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c","$500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Bell Museum of Natural History, to create an interactive planetarium program on water resources, reaching approximately 400,000 citizens statewide through the Bell Museum Planetarium, St. Paul Public Schools, Mayo High School, Mankato East High School, Southwest Minnesota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and University of Minnesota Duluth. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Bell Museum of Natural History","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sally,Brummel,"Bell Museum","2088 Larpenteur Ave W","St. Paul",MN,55113,"(612) 624-8146",sbrummel@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interactive-water-resource-programs-planetariums-minnesota,,,,
10021821,"Invasive Species Biocontrol in Bee Lawns and Parklands",2022,425000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$425,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to establish a biocontrol program to manage the invasive Japanese beetle in a way that reduces insecticide use in bee lawns and pollinator restorations and the associated economic and environmental costs to wildlife and humans.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","The proposed research and outreach program is to establish a biocontrol program to manage the invasive, exotic Japanese beetle to reduce insecticide use in bee lawns and parks.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Vera,Krischik,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-biocontrol-bee-lawns-and-parklands,,,,
10021821,"Invasive Species Biocontrol in Bee Lawns and Parklands",2021,425000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$425,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to establish a biocontrol program to manage the invasive Japanese beetle in a way that reduces insecticide use in bee lawns and pollinator restorations and the associated economic and environmental costs to wildlife and humans.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","The proposed research and outreach program is to establish a biocontrol program to manage the invasive, exotic Japanese beetle to reduce insecticide use in bee lawns and parks.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Vera,Krischik,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-biocontrol-bee-lawns-and-parklands,,,,
21758,"Landscape Arboretum Acquisition Lake Tamarack",2014,2000000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$2,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to acquire land surrounding Lake Tamarack in Carver County as part of the acquisition of approximately 80 acres. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,2000000,,,15.04,"U of MN - Landscape Arboretum","Public College/University","The University of Minnesota’s Landscape Arboretum is the largest and most diverse horticultural site in Minnesota. It features gardens and natural areas representative of Minnesota and the upper-Midwest that can be explored using several miles of trails. Additionally it conducts fruit and plant breeding research to develop cultivars that have particular desired characteristics, such as cold hardiness or disease resistance. The arboretum has a long-term goal of protecting the entire watershed of which it is a part. This appropriation is being used by the arboretum to acquire approximately 80 acres of land surrounding Lake Tamarack in Carver County, which will protect a variety of habitat types and 1,300 feet of shoreline in an area threatened by development. This new portion of the arboretum will have free public access and provide additional land for future research that may pertain to restoration ecology, crop production, bio-energy, or wildlife habitat.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04e.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Moe,"U of MN - Landscape Arboretum","3675 Arboretum Dr",Chaska,MN,55318,"(612) 301-1246",moexx004@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/landscape-arboretum-acquisition-lake-tamarack,,,,
10002265,"Landslide Susceptibility, Mapping, and Management Tools",2018,500000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to create landslide susceptibility maps using a landslide inventory and quantitative analysis of LiDAR to provide tools and data for mitigation and restoration to reduce impacts on water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gran,"U of MN","1114 Kirby Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-7406",kgran@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/landslide-susceptibility-mapping-and-management-tools,,,,
10029712,"Land-Use and Climate Impacts on Minnesota's Whitewater River",2022,199000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03h ","$199,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory to augment, digitize, and disseminate unique and historic topographical survey data showing changes in the Whitewater River valley to inform future land and water management. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Andrew,Wickert,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE ",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",awickert@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/land-use-and-climate-impacts-minnesotas-whitewater-river,,,,
10029663,"Lichens as Low-Cost Air Quality Monitors in Minnesota",2023,341000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 07d ","$341,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop community science protocols for using lichens as indicators of air quality and conduct an analysis of air pollution changes across Minnesota in the present and in the past century.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Natalia,"Mossmann Koch","U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",nkoch@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lichens-low-cost-air-quality-monitors-minnesota,,,,
10003528,"Life Cycle Energy of Renewably Produced Nitrogen Fertilizers",2015,250000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris to calculate fossil fuel energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions resulting from the use of local renewable energy technologies, including biomass gasification, anaerobic digestion, and hydroelectricity to produce fertilizer. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,250000,,,4.59,"U of MN","Private College/University","Minnesota supports over 14 million acres of cropland in grain production. Almost 600,000 tons of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers are needed annually to maintain productivity on this land, which requires the equivalent of 3,000,000 barrels of oil and costs farmers over $400 million dollars per year. This amount of fossil fuel use results in a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions, while the absence of fossil energy resources in the state means that these synthetic nitrogen fertilizers must be imported into Minnesota from other states and overseas. In response to this, researchers at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center are using this appropriation to conduct modeling and analysis of the viability of options for using different renewable energy technologies that could be implemented in Minnesota for generating nitrogen fertilizer. Findings have the potential to help reduce agricultural energy related production costs and make rural communities more energy independent.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_08e.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Joel,Tallaksen,"U of MN","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",tall0007@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/life-cycle-energy-renewably-produced-nitrogen-fertilizers-0,,,,
10021744,"Lignin-Coated Fertilizers for Phosphate Control",2021,250000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to test a new, natural, slow-release fertilizer coating made from processed wood to decrease phosphorus runoff from farmland while also storing carbon in soils. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","We will develop and test a novel, bio-based, fertilizer coating that slows nutrient release to reduce nutrient runoff from agricultural fields based on modified cellulose and lignin extracted from wood.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Singsaas,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lignin-coated-fertilizers-phosphate-control,,,,
10021744,"Lignin-Coated Fertilizers for Phosphate Control",2020,250000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to test a new, natural, slow-release fertilizer coating made from processed wood to decrease phosphorus runoff from farmland while also storing carbon in soils. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","We will develop and test a novel, bio-based, fertilizer coating that slows nutrient release to reduce nutrient runoff from agricultural fields based on modified cellulose and lignin extracted from wood.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Singsaas,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lignin-coated-fertilizers-phosphate-control,,,,
10002284,"MAISRC Subproject 25: What?s in Your Bucket? Quantifying AIS Introduction Risk",2018,2700000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$2,700,000 in fiscal year 2017 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to support the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center in finding solutions to Minnesota's aquatic invasive species problems through research, control, prevention, and early detection of existing and emerging aquatic invasive species threats. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MAISRC","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Phelps,"U of MN - MAISRC","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7450",phelp083@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maisrc-subproject-25-whats-your-bucket-quantifying-ais-introduction-risk,,,,
10021715,"Managing Highly Saline Waste From Municipal Water Treatment",2021,250000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a cost- and energy-efficient method of managing the concentrated saline waste from a municipal water treatment plant to increase the feasibility of using reverse osmosis for centralized water softening and sulfate removal. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","We will develop a cost- and energy-efficient method of managing the concentrated saline waste from a municipal desalination plant, increasing the economic feasibility of centralized water softening and sulfate removal.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Natasha,Wright,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/managing-highly-saline-waste-municipal-water-treatment,,,,
10021715,"Managing Highly Saline Waste From Municipal Water Treatment",2020,250000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a cost- and energy-efficient method of managing the concentrated saline waste from a municipal water treatment plant to increase the feasibility of using reverse osmosis for centralized water softening and sulfate removal. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","We will develop a cost- and energy-efficient method of managing the concentrated saline waste from a municipal desalination plant, increasing the economic feasibility of centralized water softening and sulfate removal.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Natasha,Wright,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/managing-highly-saline-waste-municipal-water-treatment,,,,
10012110,"Managed Aquifer Recharge",2020,350000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04t","$350,000 the first year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Water Resources Center, for a comprehensive study of the economic benefits of managed aquifer recharge and to make recommendations to enhance and replenish Minnesota's groundwater resources. The study must include, but is not limited to: (1) examining the potential benefits of enhancing groundwater recharge in water-stressed areas; (2) assessing the relationship to changing seasonality and intensity of precipitation on groundwater recharge rates; (3) reviewing the approaches to manage recharge in geologically appropriate areas; (4) identifying policy options, costs, and barriers to recharging groundwater; and (5) assessing the economic returns of options for groundwater recharge. In conducting the study, the Water Resources Center must convene a stakeholder group and provide for public participation.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Water Resources Center","Public College/University",n/a,,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2020-12-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Bilotta,"U of MN - Water Resources Center","173 McNeal Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7708",bilot002@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/managed-aquifer-recharge,,,,
10013267,"Mapping Avian Movement in Minnesota",2019,200000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to pilot the establishment of a network of automated radio-telemetry stations to monitor bird migration and local movements and to develop strategic plans for using the infrastructure long term to monitor animal movement for conservation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University","Establish network of automated radiotelemetry stations to monitor bird migration and local movements of a threatened species, and develop strategic plans for long-term use of infrastructure to monitor animal movement.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(320) 496-0016",agrinde@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mapping-avian-movement-minnesota,,,,
10013278,"Mapping Antibiotic Resistance in Minnesota to Help Protect Environmental, Animal, and Human Health",2019,750000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h","$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify and map antibiotic and antibiotic-resistance gene contamination in Minnesota waters and soils to identify locations in need of mitigation to protect environmental, animal, and human health. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will quantify and map antibiotic and antibiotic resistance gene contamination in Minnesota waters and soils and identify locations in need of mitigation to protect environmental, human, and animal health.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Randall,Singer,"U of MN","1971 Commonwealth Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6271",rsinger@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mapping-antibiotic-resistance-minnesota-help-protect-environmental-animal-and-human-health,,,,
10002269,"Mapping Taxonomy and Environmental Toxicology of Minnesota Freshwater Sponges",2018,258000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$258,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston, to determine freshwater sponge distribution, identify and quantify accumulated contaminants, and provide educational research opportunities to undergraduate students. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Anthony,Schroeder,"U of MN","2900 University Ave",Crookston,MN,56716,"(218) 281-8252",aschroed@crk.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mapping-taxonomy-and-environmental-toxicology-minnesota-freshwater-sponges,,,,
10012077,"Mapping Habitat Use and Disease of Urban Carnivores",2020,500000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to map habitat use and diseases of urban foxes and coyotes, evaluate risks these animals may pose to people and pets, and generate information needed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will map habitat and diseases of urban foxes and coyotes to understand what they need to live and risks posed to people and pets, thereby demystifying them for residents.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,McCann,"U of MN","2003 Upper Buford Cir, B52 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(763) 286-2215",mccan062@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mapping-habitat-use-and-disease-urban-carnivores,,,,
10012082,"Mapping Aquatic Habitats for Moose",2020,199000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$199,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine key water habitats used by moose in northern forested regions of Minnesota, measure the effects of moose foraging on aquatic plant and fish diversity, and provide educational programming materials for the public.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Data is needed about which aquatic habitats moose prefer and how moose can potentially enhance nearshore lake foodwebs. This project will map critical aquatic habitats and measure lake foodweb effects.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Joseph,Bump,"U of MN","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-2255",bump@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mapping-aquatic-habitats-moose,,,,
10029629,"Mapping the Ecology of Urban and Rural Canids",2023,601000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l ","$601,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine how disease prevalence, diet, habitat use, and interspecies interactions of coyotes and foxes change from urban to rural areas along the Mississippi River corridor.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,James,Forester,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",jdforest@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mapping-ecology-urban-and-rural-canids,,,,
10029644,"Mapping Aquifer Recharge Potential",2023,391000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h ","$391,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory to partner with the Freshwater Society to develop a practical tool for mapping aquifer recharge potential, demonstrate the tool with laboratory and field tests, use the tool to evaluate recharge potential of several aquifers in Minnesota, and analyze aquifer recharge policy.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Kang,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE ",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",pkkang@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mapping-aquifer-recharge-potential,,,,
10029630,"Maximizing Lowland Conifer Ecosystem Services - Phase II",2023,482000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m ","$482,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue monitoring forested peatland hydrology and wildlife, conduct new wildlife and habitat surveys, and quantify carbon storage to provide support for management decisions.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Marcella,Windmuller-Campione,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",mwind@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maximizing-lowland-conifer-ecosystem-services-phase-ii,,,,
10004589,"Measuring Pollen and Seed Dispersal for Prairie Fragment Connectivity",2017,556000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$556,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine habitat connectivity between prairie fragments by measuring plant movement by dispersal of pollen and seeds to improve prairie restoration implementation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_08b.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lauren,Sullivan,"U of MN","1987 Upper Buford Cir, 100 Ecology Bldg","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 301-1056",lsulliva@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Clay,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/measuring-pollen-and-seed-dispersal-prairie-fragment-connectivity,,,,
21770,"Membranes for Wastewater-Generated Hydrogen and Clean Water",2014,246000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 05g","$246,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop, optimize, and test membranes made of thin film polymers embedded with selected bacteria to generate clean water and energy in the form of hydrogen from wastewater. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,246000,,,2.39,"U of MN","Public College/University","Waste streams often contain unutilized resources that if properly extracted or otherwise utilized could be used to provide additional sources of renewable energy or other benefits. Wastewater is one of the primary candidate waste streams because of its nutrient content and researchers have been developing technologies such as microbial fuel cells and algal-based biofuel production in order make use of these nutrients. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to develop, test, and optimize another new technology that can be used to extract energy from wastewater, specifically a polymer membrane embedded with select bacteria that could be used to simultaneously improve wastewater treatment while generating renewable energy in the form of hydrogen. If effective the technology is likely to be scalable with broad application potential for use with any biodegradable liquid waste stream.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_05g.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE, 122 Civil Engineering Bldg",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9846",novak010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/membranes-wastewater-generated-hydrogen-and-clean-water,,,,
10004585,"Membrane-Based Process for Decentralized Drinking Water Production",2017,191000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04l","$191,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a low-energy use, membrane-based treatment technology to produce drinking water locally from surface waters by removing heavy metals and contaminants of emerging concern, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04l.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Santiago,"Romero-Vargas Castrillón","U of MN","Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 301-1347",sromerov@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/membrane-based-process-decentralized-drinking-water-production,,,,
10003471,"Methods to Protect Beneficial Bacteria from Contaminants to Preserve Water Quality",2015,279000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$279,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research how and why bacteria that provide ecological functions humans depend on for water quality are affected by exposure to certain man-made perfluorinated chemicals entering the wastewater treatment system in order to identify methods that can be implemented to protect those bacterial functions from being degraded. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,279000,,,3.22,"U of MN","Public College/University","Many types of bacteria perform critical ecological functions, such as cycling carbon and other nutrients, which enable life to exist. In fact, humans harness these types of bacteria in certain engineered systems, such as wastewater treatment plants and landfills, to provide various benefits such as protecting surface waters from excess nitrogen, decomposing solid waste, and treating wastewater. Unfortunately, the environments within these systems where the beneficial bacteria live are also environments that receive a complex array of synthetic chemicals that can negatively affect bacterial function, particularly when present in mixtures. One such class of chemicals that find their way into these systems is perfluorinated chemicals, which research has suggested can cause other co-contaminants to be more toxic to bacteria. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to research how and why these beneficial bacteria are affected by exposure to perfluorinated chemicals entering the wastewater treatment system in order to help develop and engineer methods to better protect and enhance the important ecological functions these bacteria provide.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_03b.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE, 122 Civil Engineering Bldg",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9846",novak010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/methods-protect-beneficial-bacteria-contaminants-preserve-water-quality-0,,,,
10029720,"Methods to Destroy PFAS in Landfill Leachates",2022,200000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04a ","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and examine methods for destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in landfill leachate. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Roger,Ruan,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",RUANX001@UMN.EDU,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/methods-destroy-pfas-landfill-leachates,,,,
10004558,"Microbes for Salt and Metal Removal",2017,596000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04o","$596,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue to research the potential of recently discovered microbes from Soudan Iron Mine in northern Minnesota for removing salts and metals from groundwater and surface water resources. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04o.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Bond,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-8619",dbond@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microbes-salt-and-metal-removal,,,,
10021799,"Microbiome in Raptors: A New Tool for Conservation",2022,129000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$129,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to improve wildlife care and environmental stewardship by evaluating the impact of antibiotics administered during captivity on raptor gut microbiome, rehabilitation success, and the potential spread of antimicrobial resistance in the natural environment.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Raptor Center","Public College/University","We will evaluate the impact of microbial interventions during captivity on the raptor gut microbiome, both in terms of treatment efficacy during rehabilitation and subsequent environmental dissemination.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN, Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4745",https://www.raptor.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microbiome-raptors-new-tool-conservation,,,,
10021799,"Microbiome in Raptors: A New Tool for Conservation",2021,129000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$129,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to improve wildlife care and environmental stewardship by evaluating the impact of antibiotics administered during captivity on raptor gut microbiome, rehabilitation success, and the potential spread of antimicrobial resistance in the natural environment.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Raptor Center","Public College/University","We will evaluate the impact of microbial interventions during captivity on the raptor gut microbiome, both in terms of treatment efficacy during rehabilitation and subsequent environmental dissemination.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN, Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4745",https://www.raptor.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microbiome-raptors-new-tool-conservation,,,,
10021804,"Microgeographic Impact of Antibiotics Released from Identified Hotspots",2022,508000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$508,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to inform protection of environmental, animal, and human health from proliferation of antibiotic resistance by quantifying and mapping the extent of antibiotic spread in waters and soils from locations identified as release hot spots.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University","We will quantify the release of antibiotics from hotspots identified in our previous project to surface waters in Minnesota using field, laboratory, and modeling approaches to ultimately inform interventions.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Randall,Singer,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,www.cvm.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microgeographic-impact-antibiotics-released-identified-hotspots,,,,
10021804,"Microgeographic Impact of Antibiotics Released from Identified Hotspots",2021,508000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$508,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to inform protection of environmental, animal, and human health from proliferation of antibiotic resistance by quantifying and mapping the extent of antibiotic spread in waters and soils from locations identified as release hot spots.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","Public College/University","We will quantify the release of antibiotics from hotspots identified in our previous project to surface waters in Minnesota using field, laboratory, and modeling approaches to ultimately inform interventions.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Randall,Singer,"U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine","1365 Gortner Ave ","Saint Paul",MN,55108,,www.cvm.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microgeographic-impact-antibiotics-released-identified-hotspots,,,,
10021717,"Microplastics: Transporters Of Contaminants In Minnesota Waters",2021,425000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$425,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study how several types of common microplastics transport contaminants of concern in Minnesota waters.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","Microplastics are ubiquitous and may contain chemicals of concern (COCs). We propose to determine the effect that microplastics have on the fate and transport of COCs in Minnesota waters.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Penn,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microplastics-transporters-contaminants-minnesota-waters,,,,
10021717,"Microplastics: Transporters Of Contaminants In Minnesota Waters",2020,425000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$425,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study how several types of common microplastics transport contaminants of concern in Minnesota waters.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","Microplastics are ubiquitous and may contain chemicals of concern (COCs). We propose to determine the effect that microplastics have on the fate and transport of COCs in Minnesota waters.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Penn,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microplastics-transporters-contaminants-minnesota-waters,,,,
10021780,"Minerals and Water: Next-Generation Technologies and New Iron Products",2021,450000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 20a3","The appropriation in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), Sauk River Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Replacement, in the amount of $2,768,000, no longer needed for its original purpose is transferred as follows: (3) $750,000 is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's mineral and water resources. Of this amount, $300,000 is to support demonstration of three sulfate reduction technologies for improved water quality, and $450,000 is for continued characterization of Minnesota iron resources and for developing next-generation technologies and iron products. This research must be conducted in consultation with the Mineral Coordinating Committee established under Minnesota Statutes, section 93.0015; (d) Transfers and Availability The transfers under this subdivision are effective June 30, 2021, and the transferred amounts are available until June 30, 2023. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Applied research and demonstration: enhanced value, sustainable opportunities for Minnesota iron resources and sulfate reduction in Minnesota waters",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rodney,Johnson,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minerals-and-water-next-generation-technologies-and-new-iron-products,,,,
10021780,"Minerals and Water: Next-Generation Technologies and New Iron Products",2020,450000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 20a3","The appropriation in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), Sauk River Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Replacement, in the amount of $2,768,000, no longer needed for its original purpose is transferred as follows: (3) $750,000 is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's mineral and water resources. Of this amount, $300,000 is to support demonstration of three sulfate reduction technologies for improved water quality, and $450,000 is for continued characterization of Minnesota iron resources and for developing next-generation technologies and iron products. This research must be conducted in consultation with the Mineral Coordinating Committee established under Minnesota Statutes, section 93.0015; (d) Transfers and Availability The transfers under this subdivision are effective June 30, 2021, and the transferred amounts are available until June 30, 2023. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Applied research and demonstration: enhanced value, sustainable opportunities for Minnesota iron resources and sulfate reduction in Minnesota waters",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rodney,Johnson,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minerals-and-water-next-generation-technologies-and-new-iron-products,,,,
10021781,"Minerals and Water: Demonstration of Three Sulfate Reduction Technology Applications",2021,300000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 20a3","The appropriation in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), Sauk River Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Replacement, in the amount of $2,768,000, no longer needed for its original purpose is transferred as follows: (3) $750,000 is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's mineral and water resources. Of this amount, $300,000 is to support demonstration of three sulfate reduction technologies for improved water quality, and $450,000 is for continued characterization of Minnesota iron resources and for developing next-generation technologies and iron products. This research must be conducted in consultation with the Mineral Coordinating Committee established under Minnesota Statutes, section 93.0015; (d) Transfers and Availability The transfers under this subdivision are effective June 30, 2021, and the transferred amounts are available until June 30, 2023.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Applied research and demonstration of three sulfate reduction in Minnesota waters",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Meijun,Cai,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minerals-and-water-demonstration-three-sulfate-reduction-technology-applications,,,,
10021781,"Minerals and Water: Demonstration of Three Sulfate Reduction Technology Applications",2020,300000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 20a3","The appropriation in Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), Sauk River Dam Removal and Rock Rapids Replacement, in the amount of $2,768,000, no longer needed for its original purpose is transferred as follows: (3) $750,000 is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through the MnDRIVE program at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance the long-term health and management of Minnesota's mineral and water resources. Of this amount, $300,000 is to support demonstration of three sulfate reduction technologies for improved water quality, and $450,000 is for continued characterization of Minnesota iron resources and for developing next-generation technologies and iron products. This research must be conducted in consultation with the Mineral Coordinating Committee established under Minnesota Statutes, section 93.0015; (d) Transfers and Availability The transfers under this subdivision are effective June 30, 2021, and the transferred amounts are available until June 30, 2023.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Applied research and demonstration of three sulfate reduction in Minnesota waters",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Meijun,Cai,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minerals-and-water-demonstration-three-sulfate-reduction-technology-applications,,,,
10012088,"Minerals and Water Research",2020,883000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03r","$883,000 the first year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for academic and applied research through MnDRIVE at the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop and demonstrate technologies that enhance long-term Minnesota mineral opportunities. Of this amount: (1) $300,000 is to support continued applied research to advance new technologies to improve water quality; (2) $275,000 is to initiate the characterization of western Mesabi iron resources and development of next-generation Minnesota iron products; (3) $158,000 is to develop emerging hydrometallurgy technology to support high-value mineral product development in Minnesota; and (4) $150,000 is to support efforts of the Natural Resources Research Institute to accelerate demonstration of high-capacity, cost-effective energy storage using Minnesota's historical auxiliary mine lands. This research must be conducted in consultation with the Minerals Coordinating Committee established under Minnesota Statutes, section 93.0015.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University",n/a,,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rolf,Weberg,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","1049 University Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 788-2697",rtweberg@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minerals-and-water-research,,,,
10013262,"Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas - Phase 2",2019,350000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$350,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to expand the biodiversity atlas project by adding more than 800,000 records and images of Minnesota wildlife, plants, and fungi, including observations from state agencies and other museum collections, to enhance research, guide field surveys, and inform conservation planning. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We propose to double the size of a natural resource management tool, the Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas, by including state agency observations and specimen records from four additional museum collections.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,George,Weiblen,"U of MN - Bell Museum of Natural History","10 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-3461",gweiblen@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-biodiversity-atlas-phase-2,,,,
10013295,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center - Phase 4",2019,3500000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$3,500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for high-priority research at the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center to protect Minnesota's natural and agricultural resources from terrestrial invasive plants, pathogens, and pests as identified through the center's strategic prioritization process. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Funding is requested to accelerate high priority research that will protect Minnesotas wetlands, forests, prairies, and agricultural resources from terrestrial invasive plants, pests, and pathogens.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Venette,"U of MN - MITPPC","1992 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 301-1405",venet001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-phase-4,,,,
10003544,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center",2015,1460000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 312, Sec. 8","$490,000 in 2015 is from the environment and natural resources trust fund for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center requested under this act, including a director, graduate students, and necessary supplies. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2022. $970,000 from the environment and natural resources trust fund appropriated in Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 2, article 3, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (d), Reinvest in Minnesota Wetlands Reserve Acquisition and Restoration Program Partnership, is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center requested under this act, including a director, graduate students, and necessary supplies and is available until June 30, 2022.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,1460000,,,17.36,"U of MN","Public College/University","Terrestrial invasive species are species that are not native to a location and that pose critical ecological and economic challenges once they become established in that location. They come in the form of plants, animals, insects, pathogens, and microbes that can cause harm to natural habitat, urban landscapes, and agricultural systems. The problems posed by terrestrial invasive species continue to grow as existing infestations expand and new exotic species arrive, many of which are poorly understood. New ideas and approaches are needed to develop solutions and to stay on top of emerging threats. The University of Minnesota is using this appropriation to help launch a new interdisciplinary Terrestrial Invasive Species Research Center charged with using scientific findings to support policy-making, application, and resource management practices that address the terrestrial invasive species affecting Minnesota. The center will coordinate initiatives focused on prevention of establishment, early detection and rapid response, development of new control methods and technology, integrated pest management, and minimizing non-target impacts of control. Proven tools and techniques developed at the center are intended to be implemented statewide as applicable.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014-sec8.pdf,2014-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Venette,"U of MN - MITTPC","1992 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 301-1405",venet001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-1,,,,
10004553,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center - Phase III",2017,3750000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$3,750,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by terrestrial invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_06a.pdf,2016-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Venette,"U of MN - MITTPC","1992 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 301-1405",venet001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-phase-iii,,,,
1270,"Minnesota's Network of Parks and Trails ",2010,400000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 3, Sec 6","CREATION OF A PARKS AND TRAILS INVENTORY, FRAMEWORK, AND PLAN. Subdivision 1. Inventory and framework development. (a) The University of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes is directed to create a long-range framework for an integrated statewide parks and trails system that provides information on the natural resource-based recreational opportunities available throughout the state. The detailed framework must include an inventory of existing regionally and statewide significant parks and trails, respond to recreational trends and demographic changes, and identify underserved areas, overused facilities, and gaps in the current parks and trails system. The framework must identify opportunities for enhancing existing assets, developing new assets, and linking those assets together effectively within realistic financial resources. (b) As part of the inventory, the Center for Changing Landscapes shall develop a user-friendly Web-based guide for information on state and regional parks in the state. The Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Explore Minnesota Tourism, and the Metropolitan Council shall work with the Center for Changing Landscapes to ensure that all the information currently available on their Web sites is incorporated into the newly developed statewide Web system. The statewide parks and trails Web guide shall be incorporated into the Department of Natural Resources Web site. (c) In developing the framework and inventory, the Center for Changing Landscapes shall consult with the Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Explore Minnesota Tourism, the Metropolitan Council, local units of government, park and trail groups, the public, and other stakeholder groups. The Center for Changing Landscapes shall participate and be actively involved in the collaborative under subdivision 2. (d) The Center for Changing Landscapes shall submit the framework and a summary of the inventory in a report to the commissioner of natural resources and to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions having jurisdiction over natural resources policy and finance by January 15, 2011.","Inventory & Framework Report Completion, website","Inventory & Framework Report Completion, website",,,,,,,,"Center for Changing Landscapes","Public College/University","The Center for Changing Landscapes was directed by the Minnesota State Legislature to create a long-range framework for an integrated statewide parks and trails system that provides information on the natural resource-based recreational opportunities available throughout the state. The detailed framework must include an inventory of existing regionally and statewide significant parks and trails, respond to recreational trends and demographic changes, and identify underserved areas, overused facilities, and gaps in the current parks and trails system (Minn. Gen. Laws 64.8 § 6).",,,,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Cindy,Zerger,"Center for Changing Landscapes, University of Minnesota","151 Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2976",czerger@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesotas-network-parks-and-trails,,,,
10021732,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants And Pests Center, Phase5",2021,5000000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to support the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center to fund approximately 15 new, high-priority research projects that will lead to better management of invasive plants, pathogens, and pests on Minnesota's natural and agricultural lands. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MITPPC","Public College/University","The Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) requests $5 million to fund up to 15 new, high-priority applied TIS research projects to improve Minnesota's natural and agricultural resources.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Venette,"U of MN, MITPPC","1992 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1914",https://mitppc.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-phase5,,,,
10021732,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants And Pests Center, Phase5",2020,5000000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to support the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center to fund approximately 15 new, high-priority research projects that will lead to better management of invasive plants, pathogens, and pests on Minnesota's natural and agricultural lands. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MITPPC","Public College/University","The Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) requests $5 million to fund up to 15 new, high-priority applied TIS research projects to improve Minnesota's natural and agricultural resources.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Venette,"U of MN, MITPPC","1992 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1914",https://mitppc.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-phase5,,,,
10021814,"Minnesota Master Naturalist: Nature For New Minnesotans",2022,293000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$293,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in partnership with English-language-learning organizations to adapt and incorporate materials developed for Minnesota Master Naturalists into English-language-learning programs to introduce immigrants and English-language learners to Minnesota's great outdoors.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Nature for New Minnesotans introduces English language learners to Minnesota?s great outdoors using materials from Minnesota Master Naturalist and implemented in partnership with English learning programs that serve immigrants.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Blair,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-master-naturalist-nature-new-minnesotans,,,,
10021814,"Minnesota Master Naturalist: Nature For New Minnesotans",2021,293000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$293,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in partnership with English-language-learning organizations to adapt and incorporate materials developed for Minnesota Master Naturalists into English-language-learning programs to introduce immigrants and English-language learners to Minnesota's great outdoors.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Nature for New Minnesotans introduces English language learners to Minnesota?s great outdoors using materials from Minnesota Master Naturalist and implemented in partnership with English learning programs that serve immigrants.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Blair,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-master-naturalist-nature-new-minnesotans,,,,
10012074,"Minnesota Trumpeter Swan Migration Ecology and Conservation",2020,300000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d","$300,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to document the movement and habitat use of Minnesota trumpeter swans to provide foundational information necessary for trumpeter swan management and conservation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We propose to radio-mark and monitor movements of Minnesota trumpeter swans to provide foundational information necessary for management and conservation.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,David,Andersen,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 200 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1222",dea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-trumpeter-swan-migration-ecology-and-conservation,,,,
10004466,"Minnesota Native Bee Atlas",2016,790000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$790,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to supplement and enhance existing bee survey efforts by engaging citizens in helping to document the distribution and phenology of wild Minnesota bees and integrating data from all related bee survey efforts into a single publicly accessible, online tool and repository. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03g.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Blair,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, #200","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 644-1591",blairrB@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-native-bee-atlas-0,,,,
10004481,"Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas for Enhanced Natural Resource Management",2016,340000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d","$340,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Bell Museum of Natural History to create a publicly accessible, online tool and repository that will electronically integrate over 600,000 existing biodiversity records, 300,000 existing images, and future data and associated imagery pertaining to Minnesota wildlife, plant, and fungi species in order to enhance research, guide field surveys, and inform conservation planning. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Bell Museum of Natural History","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03d.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Keith,Barker,"U of MN - Bell Museum of Natural History","1987 Upper Buford Cir","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2737",barke042@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-biodiversity-atlas-enhanced-natural-resource-management-0,,,,
10004496,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center",2016,5000000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a.pdf,2015-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Venette,"U of MN - MITTPC","1992 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 301-1405",venet001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-2,,,,
2969,"Minnesota Junior Master Naturalist Program",2012,365000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$365,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to expand the junior naturalist after-school programs. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,365000,,,4.85,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Children are spending increasingly less time outdoors and are often failing to develop an appreciation and connection with nature. This has implications for children's health as well as their knowledge about science, the environment, and the world. In the long term this also impacts the broad public awareness and understanding necessary to ensure long-term protection and stewardship of our environment and natural resources. In order to help reverse this trend the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are partnering to expand and further develop an after-school program that provides outdoor, science-based educational opportunities for fourth and fifth grade students, particularly in underserved areas, to learn about the ecology and natural history of their schoolyards, neighborhoods, nearby natural areas, and the state.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Blair,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, #200","St Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 644-1591",blairrB@umn.edu,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-junior-master-naturalist-program,,,,
10029636,"Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas - Phase III",2023,797000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03s ","$797,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Bell Museum of Natural History, to expand the Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas to include more than 2,000,000 records and images of Minnesota wildlife, plants, and fungi by adding insect specimens, collections from new partners, historical data, and repatriating records of Minnesota's biodiversity that exist in various federal institutions.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Bell Museum of Natural History","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,George,Weiblen,"U of MN, Bell Museum of Natural History","2088 Larpenteur Ave W ","St. Paul",MN,55113,"(612) 626-9660",gweiblen@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-biodiversity-atlas-phase-iii,,,,
10029670,"Minnesota Million: Seedlings for Reforestation and CO2 Sequestration",2023,906000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e ","$906,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, to collaborate with The Nature Conservancy and Minnesota Extension to expand networks of seed collectors and tree growers and to research tree planting strategies to accelerate reforestation for carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and watershed resilience.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2025-06-30,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julie,Etterson,"U of MN, Duluth","1049 University Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8000",jetterso@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-million-seedlings-reforestation-and-co2-sequestration,,,,
10029743,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center",2022,6230000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 06a ","$6,230,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to support the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center to fund high-priority research projects to better manage invasive plants, pathogens, and pests on Minnesota's natural and agricultural lands. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2027, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, MITPPC","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Venette,"U of MN, MITPPC","277 Coffey Hall 1420 Eckles Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108-1034,"(651) 368-2074",venet001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-3,,,,
20706,"Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Acquisition of Property Surrounding Lake Tamarack",2014,1000000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(e)","$1,000,000 in the first year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to acquire land in fee surrounding Lake Tamarack in Carver County to be added to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. A land description must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in Fee 18 acres.",,3312500,"Environment Natural Resource Trust Fund and U of M Landscape Foundation.",1000000,,,,"University of MN","Public College/University","The Arboretum, consistent with the priorities of the LSOHC, successfully purchased 78.13 acres in Victoria, Minnesota adjacent to Arboretum property.  The purchase will ensure the protection of the deepest lake in Carver County and valuable habitat for future generations.",,"The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum purchased the property at 400 Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, (previously known as the Kerber Farm or Lano Burau Property), effective Friday, November 1, 2013. The property consists of 78.13 acres in Carver County. This is the final property purchase identified in the Arboretum's 1995 Boundaries Plan. Over 300 acres have been added to the Arboretum during the last 18 years. The property is north of State Highway 5 and directly adjacent to the Horticultural Research Center. The property contains native forest, wetlands, tillable land and 1,300 feet of lakeshore on Lake Tamarack. Current structures on the property will be evaluated for condition and safety and some will likely be retained for unheated storage while others may be demolished. This property will be used in the future for research; protection of wildlife, wetlands and water quality; protection of Big Woods, Oak Savanna and Upland meadow; and educational and public recreational purposes. Research uses have not been determined and roads, fencing and irrigation would need to be installed in the 10 acre area designated for research. Some of the current soybean fields could also be used for alternative crop, forage crop or restoration research projects and we could have partners from across the University of Minnesota or other conservation and natural resources groups. Because we received LCCMR and LSOHC funding to purchase the property, the Arboretum will provide FREE public access. The Arboretum will work over the next several months to develop public access policies and install signage. Finally, the Arboretum will also be working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to plan access for fishing and bow hunting, which is required for property purchased with LSOHC funding. This will not begin until Fall of 2014.",2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Moe,"Minnesota Landscape Arboretum","3675 Arboretum Drive ",Chaska,MN,55318,"(952) 443-1408",moexx004@umn.edu,"Land Acquisition","University of Minnesota ",,Carver,"Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-landscape-arboretum-acquisition-property-surrounding-lake-tamarack,,,,
697,"Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas (U of MN)",2011,161000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c2","$372,000 is from the trust fund to continue development of a statewide survey of Minnesota breeding bird distribution and create related publications, including a book and online atlas with distribution maps and breeding status. Of this appropriation, $211,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Audubon Minnesota and $161,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute. The atlas must be available for downloading on the Internet free of charge.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"UMD, NRRI","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW A state Breeding Bird Atlas is a comprehensive systematic field survey of the occurrence, distribution, diversity, and breeding status of bird species within the state. Atlases are used to set conservation priorities, develop conservation plans, and guide habitat protection and restoration efforts. Minnesota is one of only seven states in the country that has yet to complete a Breeding Bird Atlas. Audubon Minnesota and the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota - Duluth will use this appropriation to continue development of the Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas and create related publications, including a book and online atlas with distribution maps, breeding status, and historical species information.PART 2: NRRI OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project is the third and fourth years of a four-year effort in the development of the Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas - the first comprehensive assessment of Minnesota's breeding birds. The overall project is divided into two parts: 1) volunteer observations organized by Audubon Minnesota and 2) systematic surveys of Minnesota's breeding birds organized by the University of Minnesota (summarized here). Objectives were to gain uniform statewide coverage for all Minnesota's birds, estimate breeding bird populations by habitat type, and contribute to a nationwide network of bird atlases. Data gathering was primarily completed by graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota. All passed an aural bird identification test, verified their hearing ability, and participated in field standardization exercises. Over the two breeding seasons (2011 and 2012) of this project, the target of 40% of Minnesota townships (>920) was successfully completed. Currently, over 80% (>1,800) of the townships have been sampled, with over 230 species observed and over 160,000 individuals counted in over 2,800 individual point counts. Thousands of additional breeding observations were submitted by surveyors from this project to the volunteer database in the complementary study organized by Audubon Minnesota, including over 4,000 probable or confirmed breeding records for Minnesota birds. Over 70% of the data gathered during 2009-2012 have been entered, checked for errors, and briefly summarized. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The data gathered through 2010 have been downloaded to the Minnesota breeding bird atlas database and during the fall of 2011 through the Cornell University interface. All of these data will be incorporated into a comprehensive atlas of Minnesota's breeding birds that will be used as 1) a first-ever baseline on the current population status of this important Minnesota resource, 2) critical information for future conservation planning, and 3) as a guide for such activities as identifying important bird areas or for nature-based tourism activities. The ultimate dissemination of these data will be through an interactive data system and we anticipate the publication of a hard copy book assuming suitable funding can be obtained.",,"Final Report",2010-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Gerald,Niemi,"UMD, NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 720-4270",gniemi@nrri.umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-breeding-bird-atlas-u-mn,,,,
2253,"Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas (U of MN)",2009,101000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d2","$270,000 is from the trust fund to develop a statewide survey of Minnesota breeding bird distribution and create related publications, including a book and online atlas with distribution maps and breeding status. Of this appropriation, $169,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Audubon Minnesota and $101,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute. The atlas must be available for downloading on the Internet free of charge.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota - NRRI","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results This project is the first two-years of an anticipated six-year effort in the development of the Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas - the first-ever comprehensive survey of Minnesota's breeding birds. The overall project is divided into two parts - 1) volunteer observations organized by Audubon Minnesota and 2) systematic surveys of Minnesota's breeding birds organized by the University of Minnesota (summarized here). Because of the vastness of Minnesota, both of these efforts are necessary and complementary. Objectives of this portion of the project were to gain uniform statewide coverage for all of Minnesota's birds, estimate breeding bird populations by habitat type, and contribute to a nationwide network of bird atlases in the United States. The first two years of this project focused on the experimental design to sample all townships in Minnesota over a five-year period, an interactive data entry system, data gathering using standard 10-minute point counts, and a brief data summary. Data gathering was primarily completed by graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota, Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. All were required to pass a test of 80 bird songs, verify their hearing ability, and participated in field standardization exercises. Over the two breeding seasons (2009 and 2010) covered by this project, the target of 40% of Minnesota townships (>920) was sampled. We observed over 200 species of birds and counted over 78,000 individual birds during the first two years of these efforts in over 950 townships and in over 2800 individual point counts. In addition, all bird censusers contributed thousands of observations to the volunteer data base in the complementary study organized by Audubon Minnesota, including over 4,000 probable or confirmed breeding records for Minnesota birds. Over 98 % of the data gathered in 2009 and 2010 have been entered and error checked. Project Results Use and Dissemination These data will be downloaded to the Minnesota breeding bird atlas during the fall of 2010 through the Cornell University interface. All of these data will be incorporated into a comprehensive atlas of Minnesota's breeding birds that will be used as 1) a first-ever baseline on the current population status of this important Minnesota resource, 2) critical information for future conservation planning, and 3) as a guide for such activities as identifying important bird areas or for nature-based tourism activities. For more information, visit http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/all_projects/2008_projects.html. ",,"Final Report ",2008-07-01,2010-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-breeding-bird-atlas-u-mn-0,,,,
3407,"Minnesota Water Sustainability Framework",2010,750000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 8 (b)"," $750,000 the first year is to develop the comprehensive statewide sustainable water resources ten-year plan and 25-year detailed framework in this article. ",,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota Water Resources Center","Public College/University",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"Minnesota Water Sustainability Framework",Deb,Swackhamer,"Water Resource Center","173 McNeal Hall - 1985 Buford Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-9282",dswack@umn.edu,Planning,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-sustainability-framework,,,,
10004486,"Mississippi River Water Journey Camps",2016,25000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 05e","$25,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to design and pilot two week-long summer camps for youth ages 6 to 11 focused around clean water and the Mississippi River and designed to get children outdoors exploring and engaged with the natural environment and creating educational materials to help their communities protect water quality.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_05e.pdf,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Beth,Mercer-Taylor,"U of MN","1954 Buford Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-9430",bethmt@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-water-journey-camps-0,,,,
2961,"Mississippi River Water Quality Assessment",2012,278000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c","$278,000 the first year and $279,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess water quality in the Mississippi River using DNA sequencing approaches and chemical analyses. The assessments shall be incorporated into a Web-based educational tool for use in classrooms and public exhibits. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,16670,,278000,,,4.07,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota contains the headwaters of the Mississippi River, one of the largest and most important waterways in the world. A vital force in all life processes, microorganisms play a major role in the river's water quality through the biological and chemical processing they provide and as indicators of how human activity is impacting water quality. However, relatively little is actually known about as much as 99% of the microorganisms present in the river. Improved understanding of these microorganisms and the effects they have on water quality will greatly enhance efforts by federal, state, and local agencies to maintain and improve the Mississippi River's water quality. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to use DNA sequencing and chemical analysis technologies to capture for the first time a more complete picture of the diversity and function of microorganisms in the river and how they influence water quality. As part of this effort, hands-on student and teacher participation and public engagement through educational exhibits will help improve public understanding of the importance of the river and water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS A metagenomics-based sequencing approach was utilized to characterize the bacterial community at sites along the Mississippi River in Minnesota to understand how these communities were influenced by or indicative of water quality. Results of this study revealed that the bacterial community throughout the river primarily consisted of a small number of highly abundant species that comprise a ""core microbial community"" that was stable both in terms of community membership and inferred functional traits. Variation in community membership and species abundances were primarily influenced by physicochemical parameters (e.g. pH and temperature) rather than spatial distance, and a reproducible community structure occurred annually toward the late summer. Furthermore, specific bacterial orders were related to chemical concentrations that co-varied with surrounding land use, suggesting that increases in abundance of these orders may be indicative of specific types of contamination throughout the river. Therefore, assessment of the total bacterial community provides more information about water quality and contamination sources than could be previously gleaned from traditional enumeration of indicator bacteria like Escherichia coli. In addition to these findings, construction of fosmid libraries to assess resistance of the bacterial community to antibiotics and heavy metals revealed that levels of resistance to both were low throughout the river. Municipal wastewater treatment was not associated with increased antibiotic resistance, but proximity to agricultural wastewater increased the frequency of resistance to the antibiotics kanamycin and ampicillin. Furthermore, the resistances to the heavy metals Cd and Cr were significantly elevated in primarily developed (urban) areas. These results indicate the influence of anthropogenic contaminants on the distribution of functional traits throughout the river. Results of this project as well as dissemination of these results are further discussed in an attached Final Report. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Results of this study have been presented at national meetings of the American Society for Microbiology and submitted to peer-reviewed scientific journals for publication. In addition, exhibits have been prepared at the Bell Museum, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and Itasca State Park to inform the general community about the findings of this study. Summer workshops were also held in order to disseminate details of the methodology used in this study to high school teachers.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Sadowsky,"U of MN","140 Gortner Lab, 1479 Gortner Ave","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-0977",sadowsky@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-water-quality-assessment,,,,
2961,"Mississippi River Water Quality Assessment",2013,279000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c","$278,000 the first year and $279,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess water quality in the Mississippi River using DNA sequencing approaches and chemical analyses. The assessments shall be incorporated into a Web-based educational tool for use in classrooms and public exhibits. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,279000,,,4.07,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota contains the headwaters of the Mississippi River, one of the largest and most important waterways in the world. A vital force in all life processes, microorganisms play a major role in the river's water quality through the biological and chemical processing they provide and as indicators of how human activity is impacting water quality. However, relatively little is actually known about as much as 99% of the microorganisms present in the river. Improved understanding of these microorganisms and the effects they have on water quality will greatly enhance efforts by federal, state, and local agencies to maintain and improve the Mississippi River's water quality. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to use DNA sequencing and chemical analysis technologies to capture for the first time a more complete picture of the diversity and function of microorganisms in the river and how they influence water quality. As part of this effort, hands-on student and teacher participation and public engagement through educational exhibits will help improve public understanding of the importance of the river and water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS A metagenomics-based sequencing approach was utilized to characterize the bacterial community at sites along the Mississippi River in Minnesota to understand how these communities were influenced by or indicative of water quality. Results of this study revealed that the bacterial community throughout the river primarily consisted of a small number of highly abundant species that comprise a ""core microbial community"" that was stable both in terms of community membership and inferred functional traits. Variation in community membership and species abundances were primarily influenced by physicochemical parameters (e.g. pH and temperature) rather than spatial distance, and a reproducible community structure occurred annually toward the late summer. Furthermore, specific bacterial orders were related to chemical concentrations that co-varied with surrounding land use, suggesting that increases in abundance of these orders may be indicative of specific types of contamination throughout the river. Therefore, assessment of the total bacterial community provides more information about water quality and contamination sources than could be previously gleaned from traditional enumeration of indicator bacteria like Escherichia coli. In addition to these findings, construction of fosmid libraries to assess resistance of the bacterial community to antibiotics and heavy metals revealed that levels of resistance to both were low throughout the river. Municipal wastewater treatment was not associated with increased antibiotic resistance, but proximity to agricultural wastewater increased the frequency of resistance to the antibiotics kanamycin and ampicillin. Furthermore, the resistances to the heavy metals Cd and Cr were significantly elevated in primarily developed (urban) areas. These results indicate the influence of anthropogenic contaminants on the distribution of functional traits throughout the river. Results of this project as well as dissemination of these results are further discussed in an attached Final Report. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Results of this study have been presented at national meetings of the American Society for Microbiology and submitted to peer-reviewed scientific journals for publication. In addition, exhibits have been prepared at the Bell Museum, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and Itasca State Park to inform the general community about the findings of this study. Summer workshops were also held in order to disseminate details of the methodology used in this study to high school teachers.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Sadowsky,"U of MN","140 Gortner Lab, 1479 Gortner Ave","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-0977",sadowsky@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-water-quality-assessment,,,,
10029722,"Mitigating Cyanobacterial Blooms and Toxins Using Clay-Algae Flocculation",2022,326000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04c ","$326,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for St. Anthony Falls Laboratory to develop and test a clay-algae flocculation method to mitigate cyanobacterial blooms that can contaminate drinking water and cause mass fish mortality. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Judy,Yang,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE ",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",judyyang@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitigating-cyanobacterial-blooms-and-toxins-using-clay-algae-flocculation,,,,
10029729,"Mitigation Strategies for Agroplastic PFAS and Microplastic Contamination",2022,169000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04j ","$169,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, to study plastic use in the agricultural supply chain and to research and communicate strategies to reduce impacts of this plastic use, including water and land contamination from microplastics, PFAS, and related compounds. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, WCROC","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Joel,Tallaksen,"U of MN, WCROC","46352 State Hwy 329 ",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",tall0007@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitigation-strategies-agroplastic-pfas-and-microplastic-contamination,,,,
699,"Mitigating Pollinator Decline in Minnesota",2011,297000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$297,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the role of insecticides in pollinator health in order to help mitigate pollinator decline. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW A class of insecticides known as systemic neonicotinyl insecticides have been identified as a potential factor in recently observed declines in pollinators - the beneficial insects that carry pollen from plant to plant - including the phenomenon amongst honeybees known as Colony Collapse Disorder. But only preliminary investigation into this potential link has been completed to date. This appropriation is enabling the University of Minnesota's Department of Entomology to conduct additional research needed to determine what impacts systemic neonicotinyl insecticides may be having on the health, behavior, and mortality of honeybees and other pollinators. Findings could be used to help mitigate pollinator decline and identify alternative approaches for managing pest insects. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The commonly used systemic neonicotinyl class of insecticides (imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, clothianidin, and dinotefuran) is implicated in bee decline since insecticide residues accumulate in pollen and nectar. These residues can kill foraging bees and decrease pollination, seeds, and fruits of native plants and crops. Neonicotinyls are applied in numerous methods (seeds, soil drenches, and tree trunk injections). Of the 442 million acres of U.S. cropland, 143 acres are treated with over 2 million pounds of neonicotinyl insecticides. In Minnesota in 2009, 46,766 pounds of imidacloprid and 19,347 pounds of clothianidin were applied. These research objectives were to understand the effects of imidacloprid residues on bee health. This research found that a standard, label rate of imidacloprid applied to soil of potted plants produced imidacloprid residues of 1973 ppb in mint and 1568 ppb in milkweed flowers. A residue in flowers of 185 ppb imidacloprid kills a bee. Research on greenhouse colonies of bumblebees showed that 20-100 ppb imidacloprid or clothianidin provided in sugar syrup for 11 weeks increased queen mortality and decreased consumption, sugar syrup storage, colony weight, and male production. Consequently, 20 ppb had detrimental effects on bumblebees and will reduce pollination of native plants. Research on field colonies of honey bees showed that only 33% of the imidacloprid was stored in colony cells. At 200 ppb there was less brood, fewer returning foragers, and higher amounts of distorted wing virus, which can cause colony death. This research demonstrated that applications of imidacloprid and clothianidin insecticides to soil result in high residues in nectar and pollen that will kill bees. Studies on bees showed how colonies died from these insecticides. An 11 part website for outreach education in Minnesota on pollinator conservation was developed. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The purpose of the research was to supply data to protect pollinators to ensure future seeds and fruits for wildlife and people. These research data are very important to groups trying to understand the impact of systemic, neonicotinyl insecticides on bee colonies and individual foragers. These data are used by bee keepers, advocacy groups, state agencies, and the US EPA for discussion on whether neonicotinyl insecticides are affecting bee health and whether their use needs to be restricted. In June 2013 The European Union's Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has restricted the use of neonicotinyl insecticides for 2 years on all flowering plants that bees utilize. The reports and discussion are on the LCCMR sponsored ""Pollinator Conservation"" website. This is a remarkable proactive decision to ensure the safety of pollinators. An 11 part website on bee pollinator conservation was developed for outreach education in Minnesota. The website contains research results, manuscripts, workshop, bulletin on insecticides and bees, bulletin on pollinator conservation, and poster on bee plants. We will produce 4 manuscripts from these data and 3 are already in final form and available on the website. These research data have been requested by groups that need to understand more about the risk of neonicotinyl insecticides to bees: US EPA, Center for Food Safety, PANNA (Pesticide Action Network), Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Research Institute, MN Honey Producers, Boulder County Bee Keepers, and Colorado State Beekeepers. The lab was interviewed by TV and radio many times: MN Public Radio (3), Harvest Public Media, Iowa Public Radio, WCCO, Kare 11 News, KSTP, Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, and the Minnesota State Fair. Krischik has provided her research results to the US EPA twice: an online slide show webinar to EPA scientists and a visit to UM by the US EPA Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). Krischik's expertise from this research has made her a reviewer for 2 white papers from the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation and another from the Friends of the Earth as well as peer reviewer on related scientific manuscripts.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Vera,Krischik,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, #219","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-7044",krisc001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Planning, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitigating-pollinator-decline-minnesota,,,,
10004507,"MITPCC #8: Accurate Detection and Integrated Treatment of Oak Wilt (Ceratocystis fagacearum) in Minnesota",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-08.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeannine,Cavender-Bares,"U of MN","1475 Gortner Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-6337",cavender@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitpcc-8-accurate-detection-and-integrated-treatment-oak-wilt-ceratocystis-fagacearum,,,,
10004462,"MITPPC 12: Developing Robust Identification Assays for Amaranthus Palmeri in Seed Mixtures",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-12.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Reich,"U of MN - MITTPC","Upper Buford Circle, 220f Green Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4270",preich@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-12-developing-robust-identification-assays-amaranthus-palmeri-seed-mixtures,,,,
10004463,"MITPPC #11: Will Future Weather Favor Minnesota’s Woody Invaders?",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-11.pdf,2015-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Reich,"U of MN - MITTPC","Upper Buford Circle, 220f Green Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4270",preich@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-11-will-future-weather-favor-minnesotas-woody-invaders,,,,
10004475,"MITPPC #2: Mountain Pine Beetle, Phase II: Protecting Minnesota",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-02.pdf,2015-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5299",BrianAukema@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-2-mountain-pine-beetle-phase-ii-protecting-minnesota,,,,
10004476,"MITPPC #5: Optimizing Tree Injections Against Emerald Ash Borer",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-05.pdf,2015-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5299",BrianAukema@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-5-optimizing-tree-injections-against-emerald-ash-borer,,,,
10004477,"MITPPC #9: Dispersal Characteristics of Gypsy Moth Larvae to Improve the Effectiveness of Quarantines",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-09.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5299",BrianAukema@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-9-dispersal-characteristics-gypsy-moth-larvae-improve-effectiveness-quarantines,,,,
10004479,"MITPPC #4: Decreasing Environmental Impacts of Soybean Aphid Management",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-04.pdf,2015-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Koch,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-6771",koch0125@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-4-decreasing-environmental-impacts-soybean-aphid-management,,,,
10004488,"MITPPC #1: Alliaria petiolata Biocontrol: Ecological Host Range of Biocontrol Agents",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-01.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-12-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Roger,Becker,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir, 411 Borlaug Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5753",becke003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-1-alliaria-petiolata-biocontrol-ecological-host-range-biocontrol-agents,,,,
10004504,"MITPPC #3: Biological Control of the Soybean Aphid by Aphelinus certus",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-03.pdf,2015-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,George,Heimpel,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3480",heimp001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-3-biological-control-soybean-aphid-aphelinus-certus,,,,
10004505,"MITPPC #6: Distribution and Traits of the Fungal Pathogen Fusarium virguliforme that Influence Current and Future Risk to Soybean and Other Legumes in Minnesota",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-06.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dean,Malvick,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5282",dmalvick@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-6-distribution-and-traits-fungal-pathogen-fusarium-virguliforme-influence-current,,,,
10004506,"MITPPC #7: Tools to Distinguish Native from Exotic Reed Canary Grass",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-07.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Neil,Anderson,"U of MN","1970 Folwell Ave, 286 Alderman Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-6701",ander044@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-7-tools-distinguish-native-exotic-reed-canary-grass,,,,
10004508,"MITPPC #10: Management Strategies for the Invasive Spotted Wing Drosophila",2016,,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$5,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center established in Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 13, section 44, to conduct research to prevent, minimize, and mitigate the threats and impacts posed by invasive plants, pathogens, and pests to the state's prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06a-10.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mary,Rogers,"U of MN - MITTPC",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitppc-10-management-strategies-invasive-spotted-wing-drosophila,,,,
10021803,"Monitoring Emerging Viruses in Minnesota's Urban Water Cycles",2022,416000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$416,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop rapid testing, quantification, and human exposure risk assessment models for enveloped viruses such as coronaviruses in urban wastewater and drinking water treatment processes.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University","This project will address the presence and fate of enveloped viruses (e.g. coronaviruses) and their survivability in aqueous environments with emphasis on wastewater and drinking water treatment processes.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sebastian,Behrens,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",https://cbs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/monitoring-emerging-viruses-minnesotas-urban-water-cycles,,,,
10021803,"Monitoring Emerging Viruses in Minnesota's Urban Water Cycles",2021,416000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$416,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop rapid testing, quantification, and human exposure risk assessment models for enveloped viruses such as coronaviruses in urban wastewater and drinking water treatment processes.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University","This project will address the presence and fate of enveloped viruses (e.g. coronaviruses) and their survivability in aqueous environments with emphasis on wastewater and drinking water treatment processes.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sebastian,Behrens,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",https://cbs.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/monitoring-emerging-viruses-minnesotas-urban-water-cycles,,,,
10002266,"Moose Calf Surveys and Monitoring",2018,348000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$348,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in natural resource monitoring of moose populations and changes in ecosystems.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Ditmer,"U of MN","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 895-9883",ditme004@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/moose-calf-surveys-and-monitoring,,,,
21760,"Moose Habitat Restoration in Northeastern Minnesota",2014,200000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute to develop best practices guidelines for creating moose foraging habitat efficiently and cost-effectively. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,200000,,,3.96,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University","Moose, one of Minnesota’s most iconic wildlife species, are dying at increasingly higher rates in Minnesota and there is uncertainty as to why. Estimates suggest the population declined 35 percent just between 2012 to 2013, and projections suggest moose could be nearly gone from the state by 2020 if this trend is not halted and, ideally, reversed. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to identify appropriate management and habitat needs and the sorts of actions that can be implemented to help slow or prevent continued population declines amongst Minnesota’s moose populations. The project is a continuation and expansion of work completed and underway by two other past Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund supported projects on determining the cause for the increasing mortality.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04g.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Moen,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",rmoen@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/moose-habitat-restoration-northeastern-minnesota,,,,
10013289,"Morris Prairie Pollinator Demonstration Area and Education",2019,550000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 05g","$550,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris to restore 17 acres of native prairie for pollinators and to construct wayside shelters and kiosks along an existing trail to provide information to visitors on the importance of pollinators and native prairie ecosystems. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University","Project will restore and demonstrate a native prairie habitat in order to enhance the local ecosystem for beneficial pollinators as well as to offer educational opportunities.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steven,Poppe,"U of MN - WCROC","WC Research and Outreach Ctr",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",poppesr@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/morris-prairie-pollinator-demonstration-area-and-education,,,,
10003488,"Mountain Pine Beetle Invasive Threat to Minnesota's Pines",2015,175000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e1","$175,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $75,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to survey for the presence and characterize the potential risk of the invasive mountain pine beetle to Minnesota's pine forests to inform early detection and rapid response. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,175000,,,2.66,"U of MN","Public College/University","Native to the western United States and Canada, mountain pine beetle is considered the most devastating forest insect in North America. Trees usually die as a result of infestation and an unprecedented outbreak in the west is currently decimating pine forests there. While mountain pine beetle is not presently believed to reside in Minnesota, there are risks posed by an expanding species range resulting from warming climate and the potential for accidental introduction via lumber imports from infested areas. It is estimated that Minnesota currently has about 200 million trees that would be susceptible to mountain pine beetle if it should become established here and loss of those trees would threaten wildlife habitat, water quality protection, and recreation. Researchers at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are using this appropriation to survey state locations for the presence of mountain pine beetle and to characterize the risk posed by the insect to Minnesota pine species. If detected early enough isolated populations of mountain pine beetle may be possible to control and a better understanding of how Minnesota’s particular pine species might react to the insect would guide future management response strategies.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_04e1.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5299",BrianAukema@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mountain-pine-beetle-invasive-threat-minnesotas-pines-1,,,,
10021747,"Native Eastern Larch Beetle Decimating Minnesota's Tamarack Forests",2021,398000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f","$398,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to understand conditions triggering eastern larch beetle outbreaks and develop management techniques to protect tamarack forests from this native insect. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Eastern larch beetle, native to Minnesota, is suddenly decimating Minnesota?s tamarack forests. This proposal develops insect management techniques and determines how bad this problem may remain in the future.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-eastern-larch-beetle-decimating-minnesotas-tamarack-forests,,,,
10021747,"Native Eastern Larch Beetle Decimating Minnesota's Tamarack Forests",2020,398000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f","$398,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to understand conditions triggering eastern larch beetle outbreaks and develop management techniques to protect tamarack forests from this native insect. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Eastern larch beetle, native to Minnesota, is suddenly decimating Minnesota?s tamarack forests. This proposal develops insect management techniques and determines how bad this problem may remain in the future.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-eastern-larch-beetle-decimating-minnesotas-tamarack-forests,,,,
10003530,"Next Generation Large-Scale Septic Tank Systems",2015,258000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 08g","$258,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a dual utility large-scale septic tank system designed for nutrient recuperation, bioenergy generation, and environmental protection using a bio-electrochemical system. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,258000,,,3.65,"U of MN","Public College/University","Septic tank systems aim to treat sewage generated by homes and facilities that do not have access to centralized wastewater treatment plants. Currently 25% of the U.S. population relies on these systems as their primary means of wastewater treatment. However, the treatment capabilities of these systems are limited and so byproducts can contribute to degradation of water resources and other environmental problems and the systems emit instead of collect powerful greenhouse gases such as methane. Additionally, the systems are actually an untapped source for recovering nutrients for other uses. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to develop, test, and evaluate technologies to improve large-scale septic systems to be more effective and capable of capturing valuable nutrients from the waste stream and generating bioenergy. The technologies could be integrated into existing septic tank systems and the information will be helpful to wastewater professionals in designing next generation septic systems.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_08g.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Bo,Hu,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-4215",bhu@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/next-generation-large-scale-septic-tank-systems-0,,,,
10029658,"Northward Expansion of Ecologically Damaging Amphibians and Reptiles",2023,163000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a ","$163,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the distribution and potential for expansion of key detrimental and nonnative amphibians and reptiles in Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2025-07-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Kenneth,Kozak,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",kozak016@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northward-expansion-ecologically-damaging-amphibians-and-reptiles,,,,
10021802,"Novel Nutrient Recovery Process from Wastewater Treatment Plants",2022,200000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to conduct lab- and pilot-scale tests of a new process to promote nutrient removal and recovery at rural municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for water protection and renewable energy production.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","This proposal requests funding for a new integrated process with potential to promote nutrient removal/recovery and renewable energy production at rural municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants (WWTP).",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bo,Hu,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/novel-nutrient-recovery-process-wastewater-treatment-plants,,,,
10021802,"Novel Nutrient Recovery Process from Wastewater Treatment Plants",2021,200000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to conduct lab- and pilot-scale tests of a new process to promote nutrient removal and recovery at rural municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants for water protection and renewable energy production.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","This proposal requests funding for a new integrated process with potential to promote nutrient removal/recovery and renewable energy production at rural municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants (WWTP).",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bo,Hu,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/novel-nutrient-recovery-process-wastewater-treatment-plants,,,,
10029711,"Offal Wildlife Watching: How Do Hunters' Provisions Impact Scavengers?",2022,473000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03g ","$473,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to recruit hunters statewide and use remote cameras at field-dressed deer gut piles to study the impacts of these offal resources on scavengers and other wildlife.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Joseph,Bump,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",bump@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/offal-wildlife-watching-how-do-hunters-provisions-impact-scavengers,,,,
10002294,"Optimizing the Nutrition of Roadside Plants for Pollinators",2018,815000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08a","$815,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the Departments of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Transportation and the Board of Water and Soil Resources to produce site-specific recommendations for roadside plantings in Minnesota to maximize the nutritional health of native bees and monarch butterflies that rely on roadside habitat corridors. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Emilie,Snell-Rood,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Ave, 140 Gortner Labs","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-7238",emilies@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Anoka, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/optimizing-nutrition-roadside-plants-pollinators,,,,
10013263,"Peatland Forest Management",2019,600000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d","$600,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify management actions to maximize benefits to wildlife, water quality, timber production, and native plant communities in peatland forests. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","There are 3 million acres of peatland forests in Minnesota. This proposal will identify management actions that maximize ecosystem benefits of peatland forests, including wildlife, water, timber, and native plants.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Marcella,Windmuller-Campione,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N, 115 Green Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(847) 772-5458",mwind@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Pine, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/peatland-forest-management,,,,
10029752,"PFAS Fungal-Wood Chip Filtering System",2022,189000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 08f ","$189,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify, develop, and field-test various types of waste wood chips and fungi to sequester and degrade PFAS leachate from contaminated waste sites. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jiwei,Zhang,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",zhan3437@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pfas-fungal-wood-chip-filtering-system,,,,
10029753,"Phytoremediation for Extracting Deicing Salt",2022,451000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 08g ","$451,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to protect lands and waters from contamination by collaborating with the Department of Transportation to develop methods for using native plants to remediate roadside deicing salt. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bo,Hu,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",bhu@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phytoremediation-extracting-deicing-salt,,,,
10003538,"Pollinator Education Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum",2015,615000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 09f","$615,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop exhibits for an educational center that will offer hands-on learning experience about the role of pollinators and importance of pollinator habitat. Exhibits must utilize and integrate the best available science pertaining to all pollinator types, particularly native species. Approval of the work plan for this appropriation is contingent upon the organization addressing how it will increase access to the center by youth at no or limited cost.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,615000,,,7.4,"U of MN - Landscape Arboretum","Public College/University","Pollinators play a key role in ecosystem function and in agriculture, including thousands of native plants and more than one hundred U.S. crops that either need or benefit from pollinators. However, pollinators are in dramatic decline in Minnesota and throughout the country. The causes of the decline are not completely understood, but identified factors include loss of nesting sites, fewer flowers, increased disease, and increased pesticide use. Developing an aware, informed citizenry that understands this issue is one key to finding and implementing solutions to counteract these factors. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is using this appropriation to implement educational efforts designed to raise awareness about pollinators, their role in the environment and the economy, and the challenges they currently face due to recent unprecedented decline. Exhibits, programming, and demonstration sites will explore the role of pollinators in plant reproduction, maintaining biodiversity, and supporting agriculture and provide guidance on actions individuals can take, such as with their landscaping choices, to help pollinators.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_09g.pdf,2014-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Moe,"U of MN - Landscape Arboretum","3675 Arboretum Dr",Chaska,MN,55318,"(612) 301-1246",moexx004@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Dakota, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-education-center-minnesota-landscape-arboretum-0,,,,
10013288,"Pollinator Ambassadors Program for Gardens",2019,250000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 05f","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to increase knowledge of pollinators in gardens and yards and improve pollinator habitat by expanding outreach, training, and tools for Minnesota communities as part of the Pollinator Ambassadors program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","The Pollinator Ambassadors for Urban Gardens project will enhance outreach capacity for pollinator education by creating an outreach toolkit and training educators and youth for engagement in native pollinator education.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Elaine,Evans,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 219 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 644-1227",evan0155@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-ambassadors-program-gardens,,,,
10002318,"Pollinator Research and Outreach",2019,89000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$411,000 the first year and $89,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for pollinator research and outreach, including, but not limited to, science-based best practices and the identification and establishment of habitat beneficial to pollinators. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Cariveau,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","Falcon Heights",MN,55108,"(970) 391-0783",dcarivea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-research-and-outreach,,,,
10002318,"Pollinator Research and Outreach",2018,500000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$411,000 the first year and $89,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for pollinator research and outreach, including, but not limited to, science-based best practices and the identification and establishment of habitat beneficial to pollinators. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Cariveau,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave","Falcon Heights",MN,55108,"(970) 391-0783",dcarivea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-research-and-outreach,,,,
10021812,"Pollinator Education In The Science Classroom",2022,366000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b","$366,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to educate approximately 5,000 students about pollinator conservation by providing professional development for science teachers to integrate pollinator education curriculum and materials into their classrooms and by evaluating the program to improve its effectiveness.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Pollinator Education in the Science Classroom will provide professional development for 58 science teachers to use pollinator education curriculum and outreach materials, ultimately reaching >6000 students annually.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Elaine,Evans,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-education-science-classroom,,,,
10021812,"Pollinator Education In The Science Classroom",2021,366000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b","$366,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to educate approximately 5,000 students about pollinator conservation by providing professional development for science teachers to integrate pollinator education curriculum and materials into their classrooms and by evaluating the program to improve its effectiveness.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Pollinator Education in the Science Classroom will provide professional development for 58 science teachers to use pollinator education curriculum and outreach materials, ultimately reaching >6000 students annually.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Elaine,Evans,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-education-science-classroom,,,,
10029751,"Pollinator Plantings and the Redistribution of Soil Toxins",2022,610000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 08e ","$610,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to map urban and suburban soil toxins of concern, such as heavy metals and microplastics, and to test whether pollinator plantings can redistribute these toxins in the soil of yards, parks, and community gardens and reduce exposure to humans and wildlife. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Emilie,Snell-Rood,"U of MN, College of Biological Sciences","1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2244",emilies@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-plantings-and-redistribution-soil-toxins,,,,
10003508,"Prairie Sustainability through Seed Storage, Beneficial Microbes, and Adaptation",2015,600000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$600,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collect and preserve germplasm of plants throughout Minnesota's prairie region, study the microbial effects that promote plant health, analyze local adaptation, and evaluate the adaptive capacity of prairie plant populations. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,600000,,,10.58,"U of MN","Public College/University","Healthy prairies contribute numerous benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife and pollinators, maintaining and improving water quality, stabilizing roadsides, and providing a sustainable source of materials for bioenergy production and other products. Since European settlement the once vast expanses of Minnesota prairie covering 18 million acres have been reduced to small remnants totaling about 235,000 acres. With this decline has also come a drastic reduction in the genetic diversity of the various species typical of Minnesota prairies. This has resulted in inbreeding of remnant species populations, which reduces the robustness of plants and can result in yet further population decline. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation for efforts aimed at protecting the long-term health and sustainability of remaining prairie in the state by collecting prairie plant genetic material for long-term preservation, collecting and studying microbes that promote prairie plant health, and examining the capacity for prairie plants to adapt to changing conditions. Information and resources derived from this effort will contribute to improving restoration techniques and ensuring healthy prairies into the future.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06c.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Ruth,Shaw,"U of MN","1987 Upper Buford Cir, 100 Ecology Bldg",Minneapolis,MN,55108,"(612) 624-7206",shawx016@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-sustainability-through-seed-storage-beneficial-microbes-and-adaptation-0,,,,
2910,"Prairie Management for Wildlife and Bioenergy - Phase II",2012,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research and evaluate methods of managing diverse working prairies for wildlife and renewable bioenergy production. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,300000,,,4.91,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Bioenergy, a form of renewable energy derived from biological sources such as wood or grasses, is becoming an important component of the energy production mix. As the demand for bioenergy feedstocks increases in Minnesota and elsewhere, land use changes could impact wildlife. However, with proper management strategies it is possible that bioenergy production could actually improve conditions for wildlife rather than make them worse. This appropriation is allowing scientists at the University of Minnesota to continue developing best management practices for working prairies that maximize biomass harvesting while also promoting wildlife conservation and associated habitat diversity. This project is part of a broad effort at the University aimed at figuring out how to sustain Minnesota resources while improving the rural economy and developing energy independence. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Many wildlife areas and conservation lands were formerly marginal agricultural fields that have been converted into rich habitats of grasses and flowering plants. That habitat traditionally required maintenance by prescribed burning. However, mowing can be more feasible and can provide future commodity incentives through a carbon-negative energy source. Our prevailing question was how grassland areas could be harvested annually without upsetting their ability to support wildlife. We organized over 1,000 acres into 60 production-size, 20-acre plots spanning the temperature gradient in western Minnesota. The plots were harvested in prescribed intensities and patterns each fall from 2009-2012 after plants had senesced and migratory wildlife left. Each year, surveys of songbirds, gamebirds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants were conducted and bioenergy potential calculated. Our results showed that bioenergy can be harvested sustainably without harming resident wildlife by following simple protocols developed during the project. Specifically, leaving unharvested refuges of 5-10 acres rotated annually in a 20-acre plot minimized significant impact on wildlife, and we recommend such refuges as best practices. Harvesting without any refuge negatively affected some wildlife, specifically prairie and meadow voles, a shrew, sedge wren, common yellow throat, clay-colored sparrow, swamp sparrow, waterfowl nesting, and potentially native bees. Deer mice, grasshopper sparrows, common grackles, spiders, flies and beetles increased with harvest. Plant cover and biomass did not change significantly during our harvesting tests. We cut and analyzed over 3,000 tons of biomass with yields ranging from 0.6-1.8 tons/acre and projected ethanol yields averaging 108-gallons/ton. Recommendations for best harvesting equipment are low weight-to-tire-width ratio, easily repaired, and readily cleaned between fields. The broad consensus among wildlife experts is that diverse ecosystems offer habitat that is superior for a spectrum of wildlife, The overall significance of this project is that it identified and tested better methods for maintaining such habitat on public and private grasslands of Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< During this six-year project the Environmental Trust Fund and other substantial federal and local funds have resulted in two graduate theses, 26 publications, posters and presentations, five outreach events and newspaper articles, nine symposia, a website, a publically available dataset carrying the raw data and metadata supporting our conclusions, and a draft Best-Management-Practices document. That draft document has been formatted professionally for publication, with release scheduled this calendar year. Some managers in the Minnesota DNR have begun using harvesting as a grassland management tool on Wildlife Management Areas and through Cooperative Farm Agreements, and we expect that this can expand and become routine as project results, including the Best-Management-Practices document, are published and disseminated broadly. Dissemination will be ongoing for some time, with new scientific papers in preparation and continuing presentations at conferences.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Clarence,Lehman,"U of MN","1987 Upper Buford Cir","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5734",lehman@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-management-wildlife-and-bioenergy-phase-ii,,,,
2910,"Prairie Management for Wildlife and Bioenergy - Phase II",2013,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research and evaluate methods of managing diverse working prairies for wildlife and renewable bioenergy production. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,300000,,,4.9,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Bioenergy, a form of renewable energy derived from biological sources such as wood or grasses, is becoming an important component of the energy production mix. As the demand for bioenergy feedstocks increases in Minnesota and elsewhere, land use changes could impact wildlife. However, with proper management strategies it is possible that bioenergy production could actually improve conditions for wildlife rather than make them worse. This appropriation is allowing scientists at the University of Minnesota to continue developing best management practices for working prairies that maximize biomass harvesting while also promoting wildlife conservation and associated habitat diversity. This project is part of a broad effort at the University aimed at figuring out how to sustain Minnesota resources while improving the rural economy and developing energy independence. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Many wildlife areas and conservation lands were formerly marginal agricultural fields that have been converted into rich habitats of grasses and flowering plants. That habitat traditionally required maintenance by prescribed burning. However, mowing can be more feasible and can provide future commodity incentives through a carbon-negative energy source. Our prevailing question was how grassland areas could be harvested annually without upsetting their ability to support wildlife. We organized over 1,000 acres into 60 production-size, 20-acre plots spanning the temperature gradient in western Minnesota. The plots were harvested in prescribed intensities and patterns each fall from 2009-2012 after plants had senesced and migratory wildlife left. Each year, surveys of songbirds, gamebirds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants were conducted and bioenergy potential calculated. Our results showed that bioenergy can be harvested sustainably without harming resident wildlife by following simple protocols developed during the project. Specifically, leaving unharvested refuges of 5-10 acres rotated annually in a 20-acre plot minimized significant impact on wildlife, and we recommend such refuges as best practices. Harvesting without any refuge negatively affected some wildlife, specifically prairie and meadow voles, a shrew, sedge wren, common yellow throat, clay-colored sparrow, swamp sparrow, waterfowl nesting, and potentially native bees. Deer mice, grasshopper sparrows, common grackles, spiders, flies and beetles increased with harvest. Plant cover and biomass did not change significantly during our harvesting tests. We cut and analyzed over 3,000 tons of biomass with yields ranging from 0.6-1.8 tons/acre and projected ethanol yields averaging 108-gallons/ton. Recommendations for best harvesting equipment are low weight-to-tire-width ratio, easily repaired, and readily cleaned between fields. The broad consensus among wildlife experts is that diverse ecosystems offer habitat that is superior for a spectrum of wildlife, The overall significance of this project is that it identified and tested better methods for maintaining such habitat on public and private grasslands of Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< During this six-year project the Environmental Trust Fund and other substantial federal and local funds have resulted in two graduate theses, 26 publications, posters and presentations, five outreach events and newspaper articles, nine symposia, a website, a publically available dataset carrying the raw data and metadata supporting our conclusions, and a draft Best-Management-Practices document. That draft document has been formatted professionally for publication, with release scheduled this calendar year. Some managers in the Minnesota DNR have begun using harvesting as a grassland management tool on Wildlife Management Areas and through Cooperative Farm Agreements, and we expect that this can expand and become routine as project results, including the Best-Management-Practices document, are published and disseminated broadly. Dissemination will be ongoing for some time, with new scientific papers in preparation and continuing presentations at conferences.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Clarence,Lehman,"U of MN","1987 Upper Buford Cir","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5734",lehman@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Monitoring, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-management-wildlife-and-bioenergy-phase-ii,,,,
10029624,"Predicting the Future of Aquatic Species by Understanding the Past",2023,170000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g ","$170,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use past and present information to model future ranges of native aquatic species in Minnesota to generate publicly available tools for species and habitat management.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lynn,Waterhouse,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",lwater@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/predicting-future-aquatic-species-understanding-past,,,,
10021750,"Prescribed Burning For Brushland-dependent Species-Phase II",2021,147000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08i","$147,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to compare the effects of spring, summer, and fall burns on birds and vegetation and to provide guidelines for maintaining healthy brushland habitat for a diversity of wildlife and plant species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Brushlands provide critical habitat for >250 wildlife species. We compare effects of spring, summer and fall burns on birds and vegetation, providing much needed management guidelines for this key habitat.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Montgomery,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-brushland-dependent-species-phase-ii,,,,
10021750,"Prescribed Burning For Brushland-dependent Species-Phase II",2020,147000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08i","$147,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to compare the effects of spring, summer, and fall burns on birds and vegetation and to provide guidelines for maintaining healthy brushland habitat for a diversity of wildlife and plant species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Brushlands provide critical habitat for >250 wildlife species. We compare effects of spring, summer and fall burns on birds and vegetation, providing much needed management guidelines for this key habitat.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Montgomery,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-brushland-dependent-species-phase-ii,,,,
10013311,"Preserving Minnesota?s Native Orchids - Phase 2",2019,259000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 08h","$259,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to expand collection and preservation efforts to enable long-term conservation of at least 25 of the 48 native orchid species in Minnesota and to continue propagation and cultivation research. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Minnesota's 48 native orchids are at risk. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will expand conservation of species through propagation and banking and begin restoration planting research in the program's second phase.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,David,Remucal,"U of MN - Landscape Arboretum","3675 Arboretum Dr",Chaska,MN,55318,"(952) 443-1418",remu0005@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-minnesotas-native-orchids-phase-2,,,,
10021834,"Preserving Minnesota?s Only Ball Cactus Population",2022,103000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$103,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to move the only known remaining ball cactus population in the state from private to protected land and to propagate and bank ball cactus seeds for education and preservation.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Landscape Arboretum","Public College/University","Minnesota's only population of ball cactus is threatened as a significant proportion of the population is on private, unprotected lands. Moving plants to protected land will better protect this species.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,David,Remucal,"U of MN, Landscape Arboretum","3675 Arboretum Dr",Chaska,MN,55318,"(952) 443-1400",http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-minnesotas-only-ball-cactus-population,,,,
10021834,"Preserving Minnesota?s Only Ball Cactus Population",2021,103000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$103,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to move the only known remaining ball cactus population in the state from private to protected land and to propagate and bank ball cactus seeds for education and preservation.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Landscape Arboretum","Public College/University","Minnesota's only population of ball cactus is threatened as a significant proportion of the population is on private, unprotected lands. Moving plants to protected land will better protect this species.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,David,Remucal,"U of MN, Landscape Arboretum","3675 Arboretum Dr",Chaska,MN,55318,"(952) 443-1400",http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-minnesotas-only-ball-cactus-population,,,,
10004492,"Preserving and Protecting Minnesota Native Orchid Species",2016,167000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c","$167,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for propagation and cultivation research to enable long-term conservation of at least 15 selected species of the 48 native orchid species in Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Landscape Arboretum","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_08c.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,David,Remucal,"U of MN - Landscape Arboretum","3675 Arboretum Dr",Chaska,MN,55318,"(952) 443-1418",remu0005@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-and-protecting-minnesota-native-orchid-species-0,,,,
2164,"Prevention and Early Detection of Invasive Earthworms",2010,150000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$150,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute for a risk assessment of the methods of spreading, testing of management recommendations, and identification of key areas for action in the state to reduce the impacts of invasive earthworms on hardwood forest productivity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2012, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota - NRRI","Public College/University","Earthworms are common throughout much of Minnesota, but few realize that they are not native to the state and were in fact introduced from Europe and Asia. Earthworms are invasive in Minnesota and have been shown to have large and potentially irreversible impacts on hardwood forest biodiversity and regeneration. As dispersal by human actions is the primary means of introduction and spread of invasive earthworms, there exists great potential to arrest the current spread of earthworms already present and prevent the introduction of additional species. This appropriation is being used by the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota - Duluth to: Identify the areas of the state at greatest risk from invasive earthworms, Assess the different ways worms are transported to currently worm-free areas, Develop strategies to slow or prevent their further spread, and Conduct outreach to inform and engage various stakeholders in actions aimed at preventing further spread of earthworms. Overall Project Outcome and Results We used a multi-pronged approach to quantify the relative importance of different vectors of spread for invasive earthworms, make management and regulatory recommendations, and create mechanisms for public engagement and dissemination of our project results through the Great Lakes Worm Watch website and to diverse stakeholders. Internet sales of earthworms and earthworm related products pose large risks for the introduction of new earthworm species and continued spread of those already in the state. Of 38 earthworm products sampled, 87% were either contaminated with other earthworm species or provided inaccurate identification. Assessment of soil transported via ATV's and logging equipment demonstrated that this is also a high risk vector for spread of earthworms across the landscape, suggesting that equipment hygiene, land management activities, and policies should address this risk. Preliminary recommendations for organizations with regulatory oversight for invasive earthworms (i.e. MN-DNR, MDA and MPCA) include the implementation of required trainings on invasive earthworms for commercial operations involved in any enterprise using or selling earthworm or earthworm products (i.e. fishing bait, composting, etc.). Recommended trainings would be similar to those already required of minnow bait operations. Finally, substantial efforts were completed to train, inform, and actively engage diverse stakeholders in efforts to document invasive earthworm and their relative impacts across the state/region and to identify earthworm-free and minimally impacted areas worthy of protection. As a result of this project we added 716 survey points and 9,697 specimens to our database and worked directly with 40 groups and over 1300 individuals (e.g. citizens, college students-teachers, K-12 students-teachers, natural resource managers, and researchers) in 10 different states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Kentucky, Michigan). Five peer-reviewed publications, a second edition of the book ""Earthworms of the Great Lakes"", and two online maps were produced and disseminate our results. Project Results Use and Dissemination The project has allowed us to greatly enhance and expand the quality and quantity of resources provided through the Great Lakes Worm Watch website. In addition to the many people we interact with directly there are thousands that access our website resources annually. In 2012, Great Lakes Worm Watch established and now maintains a Facebook page. We use the platform, linked to our website, to communicate research, outreach and educational opportunities. Additionally, this project has resulted in five peer-reviewed publications; information has been presented at 20 professional seminars/conferences and approximately 40 trainings to natural resource professionals, students, and the public; media coverage in over 40 different stories; and participated in numerous other public outreach activities such as exhibits at conferences and fairs.   ",,"FINAL REPORT ",2009-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Cindy,Hale,"U of MN - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,218-720-4364,cmhale@d.umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prevention-and-early-detection-invasive-earthworms,,,,
10004448,"Preventing Phosphorous from Entering Water Resources through Drain Tiles",2016,505000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$505,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a new nanocomposite material made from biomass that is designed to adsorb phosphorus, nitrogen, and pesticides from storm water and drain tile runoff discharge for recycling back to agricultural lands. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_04d.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Kenneth,Valentas,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Ave, 140 Gortner Labs","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(763) 595-0365",valentas@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preventing-phosphorous-entering-water-resources-through-drain-tiles-0,,,,
10004473,"Preventing a New Disease of Pines in Minnesota",2016,371000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$371,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to establish early detection for heterobasidion, an invasive root rot fungus, and develop efforts to prevent its spread and reduce its impact. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_06d.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Blanchette,"U of MN","1991 Upper Buford Cir, 495 Borlaug Hall","St. Paul",MN,55126,"(612) 625-0202",robertb@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preventing-new-disease-pines-minnesota-0,,,,
33199,"Prioritizing Future Management of North Shore Trout Streams",2016,416000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 08a","$357,000 the first year is from the trust fund and $59,000 the first year is from the Great Lakes protection account to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota – Duluth for the Natural Resources Research Institute to identify key areas in North Shore streams that supply the cold groundwater essential to sustaining trout fisheries, in order to focus habitat restoration, protection, and management efforts on the areas that are most essential for long-term stream health and sustainability. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,"Great Lakes Protection Account",,,,,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_08a.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lucinda,Johnson,"U of MN - Duluth NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 720-4251",Ljohnson@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prioritizing-future-management-north-shore-trout-streams,,,,
2165,"Projecting Environmental Trajectories for Energy-Water-Habitat Planning",2010,180000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$180,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to combine detailed climatic records of Minnesota with present and past ecosystem boundaries to forecast future fine-scale flow of climate across the state impacting human activities and natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Because Minnesota is at the juncture of three distinct types of ecosystems - western prairie, northern coniferous forest, and eastern deciduous forest - the region is particularly sensitive to changes in climate conditions. Understanding how the plants, animals, and waterways of Minnesota might respond to these changes will help the state plan for and manage the potential impacts. The University of Minnesota's Department of Forestry is using this appropriation to analyze past climate conditions in Minnesota and make estimates pertaining to changes expected in the foreseeable future. Results will include: Identification of areas with the potential for renewable bioenergy production; Assessment of climate-induced changes in the use of energy for heating, cooling, and other consumption; Analysis of the future supply of water to reservoirs or groundwater aquifers; Identification of areas at risk of flooding from extreme rainfall events; Assessment of the effect of climate change on a range of locally threatened or endangered species; and Identification of areas at increased risk of fire, insect damage, or other ecological change. Overall Project Outcome and Results Just as weather flows across the surface of the earth, so does climate-only much more slowly. Understanding the flow of climate is of particular importance in Minnesota because Minnesota encloses the junction of the three great ecosystems of North America western prairie, northern needle-leaf forests, and eastern broad-leaf forests. Conditions here are particularly sensitive to local changes, and therefore can also be indicators for the nation as a whole. We applied new methods for understanding this flow of climate, in terms of direction and speed, to actual historical Minnesota weather data. Utilizing established data on both average temperature and total precipitation, we found the lines along which precipitation and temperature do not change and where those lines intersect across Minnesota's landscape. Tracking the advancement of an intersection over time, artifacts of historic importance on climate are identifiable, such as the beginning and end of the dust bowl era. For the present and future, the data show climate in recent years moving northward at a few miles per year. Results have two major implications, first, as a new confirmation of rate of climate shifts from projections based on global circulation models, and second, as a fine-scale mapping of climate migration in Minnesota. In addition to the average migration, we found differences between longitudinal and lateral migration and differences within Minnesota's ecoregions. This report outlines the significance of climate migration on habitat for trees, tree pests and diseases, and insects in Minnesota. The project has spawned future research to apply the implications of climate flow, such as how it relates to degree days and other agricultural parameters for the bioenergy industry. A public product of this project is the Climate Tracker, found on the project website: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/climatetracker. Climate Tracker allows citizens to follow the flow of climate at any point in Minnesota over the past century, including where it has been and where it is going. Project Results Use and Dissemination This was a two-year project. Its first year involved data assembly, algorithm validation, analysis, and preparation of preliminary maps and tables. In its second year, results were correlated with ecological, hydrological, physical, and social aspects. Included in the second year are a final report, public presentations, and web dissemination, which can be found at http://www.cbs.umn.edu/climatetracker. This website is designed to be user-friendly, useful, and interesting to both scientists and the general public. The interactive Climate Tracker application was developed as a novel way to dynamically view a century of data at a glance, while the brief video introduction presents information in a broader context and allows visitors to the website to meet some of the project researchers. Future publications in scientific journals are expected to result from this project. Impacts of shifting climate on crops important to Minnesota's economy are being explored through collaborations with the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota. A collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Department of Forest Resources is considering the interaction of climate and tree growth, tree ranges, and tree pests. A methods paper is underway documenting the methodology used in this project and comparing the resulting climate velocities with those found using Global Circulation Models. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Reich,"U of MN","220f Green Hall, Upper Buford Circle","St. Paul",MN,55108,612-624-4270,preich@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Mapping, Modeling","University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/projecting-environmental-trajectories-energy-water-habitat-planning,,,,
10002295,"Promoting Conservation Biocontrol of Beneficial Insects",2018,400000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$400,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research integrated pest management strategies, including insecticide alternatives, and overwintering habitat sites to conserve beneficial insects, including bees, butterflies, and predator insects. The integrated pest management strategies will be used to develop best management practices to increase pollinator and beneficial insect diversity and abundance in various restored habitats. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Vera,Krischik,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, #219","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-7044",krisc001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/promoting-conservation-biocontrol-beneficial-insects,,,,
10012124,"Promoting and Restoring Oak Savanna Using Silvopasture",2020,750000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$750,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to demonstrate, evaluate, and increase adoption of the combined use of intensive tree, forage, and livestock management as a method to restore threatened oak savanna habitats.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Oak savanna is imperiled and threatened ecosystem with only 0.2% remaining of historically 5.5 million acres in Minnesota. This project will demonstrate the use of silvopasture to restore this ecosystem.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Diomy,Zamora,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-9272",zamor015@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/promoting-and-restoring-oak-savanna-using-silvopasture,,,,
10012097,"Protecting Minnesota Waters by Removing Contaminants from Wastewater",2020,250000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop methods for treatment plants to remove harmful polyfluoroalkyl substances and microplastics from wastewater before the wastewater is released to the environment. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Wastewater contains many environmental contaminants including pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, PFAS and micro-plastics. They are not removed by treatment plants. We propose to remove them using commercially available drinking water coagulants.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Matt,Simcik,"U of MN","420 Delaware St SE, MMC 807",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-6269",msimcik@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-minnesota-waters-removing-contaminants-wastewater,,,,
10029713,"Protecting Minnesota's Spruce-Fir Forests from Tree-Killing Budworm",2022,189000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03i ","$189,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate conditions contributing to Minnesota's uniquely high population of the native and lethal spruce budworm to provide better management options for protecting the state's spruce-balsam fir forests. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Aukema,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",BrianAukema@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-minnesotas-spruce-fir-forests-tree-killing-budworm,,,,
10013261,"Providing Critical Water-Quality Information for Lake Management",2019,250000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a semiautomated system to acquire, process, and deliver new satellite-derived water-quality data in near real time on water clarity, algae, and turbidity for Minnesota lakes. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Create a semi-automated system to acquire, process, and deliver new satellite derived water quality data (water clarity, algae, turbidity and color) for all Minnesota lakes ~biweekly and in near real-time",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeffrey,Peterson,"U of MN","1985 Buford Ave, 173 McNeal Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-9282",jmpeter@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/providing-critical-water-quality-information-lake-management,,,,
10021719,"Quantifying New Urban Precipitation and Water Reality",2021,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to better guide storm water management by evaluating the groundwater and surface water interactions contributing to high water tables and damage to home basements and underground infrastructure in urban areas.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","Minnesota decadal increases in precipitation have increased runoff, groundwater recharge, and infrastructure damage. We will assess and define selected quaternary settings to better define hydrologic response to extreme changes.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Joe,Magner,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quantifying-new-urban-precipitation-and-water-reality,,,,
10021719,"Quantifying New Urban Precipitation and Water Reality",2020,500000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to better guide storm water management by evaluating the groundwater and surface water interactions contributing to high water tables and damage to home basements and underground infrastructure in urban areas.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","Minnesota decadal increases in precipitation have increased runoff, groundwater recharge, and infrastructure damage. We will assess and define selected quaternary settings to better define hydrologic response to extreme changes.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Joe,Magner,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quantifying-new-urban-precipitation-and-water-reality,,,,
10012094,"Quantifying Microplastics in Minnesota's Inland Lakes",2020,200000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to quantify the amount, type, and source of microplastics in the water, sediment, and fishes of a range of Minnesota lakes.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Duluth","Public College/University","We propose to quantify the amount, type, and source of microplastics in the water, sediment, and fishes of a range of Minnesota lakes in collaboration with MN DNR.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Kathryn,Schreiner,"U of MN - Duluth","2205 E Fifth St",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8680",kschrein@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quantifying-microplastics-minnesotas-inland-lakes,,,,
10029677,"Quantifying Environmental Benefits of Peatland Restoration in Minnesota",2023,754000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08l ","$754,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the capacity of restored peatlands to store and accumulate atmospheric carbon and prevent release of accumulated mercury into the surrounding environment. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2027, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Christian,Lenhart,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",lenh0010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quantifying-environmental-benefits-peatland-restoration-minnesota,,,,
701,"Quantifying Carbon Burial in Wetlands",2011,144000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$144,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine the potential for carbon sequestration in Minnesota's shallow lakes and wetlands. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Shallow lakes are effective carbon sinks and could be used to mitigate carbon dioxide released from use of fossil fuels. Minnesota currently emits over 150 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually due to fossil fuel use and has a stated goal to stabilize future emissions at 1990 levels. Reaching this goal will require both minimizing sources and maximizing carbon sinks such as shallow lakes. The University of Minnesota will use this appropriation to study how effectively shallow lakes and wetlands in different regions of Minnesota remove and retain carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Findings will be used to provide guidance on how to manage shallow lakes to maximize carbon sequestration and evaluate the potential for Minnesota shallow lakes and wetlands to have roles on the global carbon trading market. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS We examined the potential for shallow lakes to mitigate carbon dioxide release from fossil fuels. The CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is increasing and it is a greenhouse gas that has been strongly connected to climate change on Earth. The state of Minnesota emits over 150 million metric tons of CO2 annually due to fossil fuel burning and a stated goal is to stabilize releases at 1990 levels. Reaching this goal will require both minimizing sources and maximizing sinks such as lakes. To determine how much CO2 is removed from the atmosphere by shallow lakes, we collected sediment samples from over 100 lakes throughout the state, determined how much organic carbon resides in the sediments and determined the burial rate using a new method that is based on lead isotope dating. Our goals were to identify important variables that facilitate carbon burial and to estimate burial rates for the entire state. We found that shallow lakes bury organic carbon at very high rates compared to other landscape features and that effective burial is facilitated by high rates of productivity that occurs in these systems; anaerobic (no oxygen) conditions, when they occur, particularly in the wintertime under the ice, also facilitate increased carbon burial. Although burial represents a large quantity of carbon, about 6 Tg per year (or 6 million metric tons), the State of Minnesota releases about 150 million metric tons of carbon per year through the burning of fossil fuels. In addition to the scientific results of our work, this project has helped train 10 undergraduate students from both the University of St. Thomas and University of Minnesota, two graduate students at the University of Minnesota and one post-doctoral fellow for two years. More information on the results of this project can be found in our final project report. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The results from this project have been incorporated into materials for use in the class room at St. Thomas and University of Minnesota. Cotner and Zimmer have used material from this project in lectures they have given locally, nationally and internationally (Sweden, Brazil, Japan). At the recent Ecological Society of America annual meeting, members of our team presented 11 posters and/or oral presentations that were very well received. We also organized a special session on terrestrial-aquatic linkages that had a strong focus on carbon burial. This was an extremely well-attended session at this international meeting. Also, 6 members of our group (Cotner, Zimmer, Hobbs and Ramstack-Hobbs, Herwig, and Hanson) presented results from this project at a Shallow Lakes Workshop that we helped organize in Fergus Falls this past August. This workshop was completely full and was attended by resource managers from throughout the state. Cotner has also been presenting some of this work through informal education talks that he has been giving in the past 18 months to various groups (mostly senior citizens) in the Twin Cities area. He has given approximately 20 presentations that have focused on marine and freshwater resources. Lastly, we have published three papers in the scientific literature based on results from this and a related project funded through the National Science Foundation. We have four other papers that are either currently being reviewed or that will be submitted by June 2014.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,James,Cotner,"U of MN","100 Ecology, 1987 Upper Buford Cir","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-1706",cotne002@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quantifying-carbon-burial-wetlands,,,,
10003481,"Rainwater Reuse and Valuation Investigation",2015,300000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to design, install, and monitor a rainwater reuse system for use in evaporative chiller systems and identify other potential applications for rainwater reuse systems.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,300000,,,3.36,"U of MN","Public College/University","Rainfall runoff in urban areas contributes to localized flooding and washes contaminants and excess nutrients downstream affecting water quality. Systems to mitigate these problems can be challenging to implement in urban areas due to existing infrastructure and competing demands for land use. However, one option is to find alternative applications for the excess rainwater and use it replace the potable water that is currently being used for certain purposes. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to evaluate alternative uses for captured rainwater. In particular the project will design and install a rainwater reuse system for integration into evaporative chiller systems, which are common in large buildings and currently account for a significant portion of summer water usage at these sites, and examine other potential reuses for rainwater, such as for toilet flushing and industrial processes.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_03l.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Alexander,"U of MN","310 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-4164",alexa017@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rainwater-reuse-and-valuation-investigation-0,,,,
10003540,"Raptor Lab Integrating Online and Outdoor Learning Environments",2015,186000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 09h","$186,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to develop an environmental education program on raptors for middle schools that integrates outdoor experiences with technology and scientific investigation.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,186000,,,2.2,"U of MN","Public College/University","Increasingly many youth are disconnected from the outdoors and the natural world and many of these same youth, nearly 50% in Minnesota, are also not proficient in science. Yet such experiences and knowledge are necessary components for this next generation to understand and participate in solving the complex environmental challenges facing our world. The University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center is using this appropriation to develop and implement an online learning environment for 7th and 8th grade students that links outdoor experiential learning with classroom curriculum by engaging students in the design and execution of student-based research projects that utilize real-world data from raptors admitted to the Raptor Center in conjunction with students' outdoor exploration of their local environment. Initially the program will be tested with a minimum of 900 students at five schools in different regions of the state with varying demographics and then made available to schools statewide.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_09i.pdf,2014-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN - Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3431",ponde003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/raptor-lab-integrating-online-and-outdoor-learning-environments-0,,,,
10012080,"Red-headed Woodpeckers as Indicators of Oak Savanna Health",2020,171000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$171,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate red-headed woodpecker survival and habitat needs and to use this data to develop and disseminate a long-term oak savanna management plan that supports red-headed woodpeckers and other oak savanna habitat-dependent species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Red-headed woodpeckers are a flagship species of threatened oak savannas in Minnesota. We aim to better understand red-headed woodpecker population ecology and develop a unified management plan for restoration.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,David,Andersen,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 200 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1222",dea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-headed-woodpeckers-indicators-oak-savanna-health,,,,
10013273,"Reduce Chlorides in Minnesota Waters by Evaluating Road-Salt Alternatives and Pavement Innovations",2019,400000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to investigate road-salt alternatives and pavement innovations to reduce lake, stream, and groundwater degradation caused by road-salt chlorides. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will investigate road salt alternatives and pavement innovations that will reduce or eliminate the flux of chloride from road salt into our lakes, streams and groundwater.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Gulliver,"U of MN","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 625-4080",gulli003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reduce-chlorides-minnesota-waters-evaluating-road-salt-alternatives-and-pavement,,,,
10004490,"Reducing Emissions from Open Burning through Biomass Gasification",2016,268000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$268,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources to characterize and promote distributed biomass gasification of wood waste as a means for producing renewable and sustainable energy in rural areas through a demonstration at the Department of Natural Resources regional office facility in New Ulm.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_07b.pdf,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Northrop,"U of MN - WCROC","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625 6854",wnorthro@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Brown, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reducing-emissions-open-burning-through-biomass-gasification-0,,,,
10029653,"Reducing Biophobia & Fostering Environmental Stewardship in Underserved Schools",2023,180000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d ","$180,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to foster long-lasting environmental stewardship and literacy in Minnesota youth in underserved schools by providing engaging, multiunit, standards-based environmental programming featuring positive interactions with raptors and evaluating program effectiveness and areas for improvement.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Raptor Center","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2025-06-30,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Victoria,Hall,"U of MN, Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4745",hall2112@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reducing-biophobia-fostering-environmental-stewardship-underserved-schools,,,,
10021840,"Remote Sensing And Super-Resolution Imaging Of Microplastics",2022,309000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08j","$309,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to develop and test remote sensing techniques for cost-effective monitoring of microplastics in lakes, rivers, and streams as well as in wastewater treatment plants. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University","The research will collect samples of microplastics to establish relationships between physical and remote sensing characteristics of microplastics for cost effective monitoring of microplastics in Minnesota natural and engineered waters.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ardeshir,Ebtehaj,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",https://www.safl.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/remote-sensing-and-super-resolution-imaging-microplastics,,,,
10021840,"Remote Sensing And Super-Resolution Imaging Of Microplastics",2021,309000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08j","$309,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to develop and test remote sensing techniques for cost-effective monitoring of microplastics in lakes, rivers, and streams as well as in wastewater treatment plants. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University","The research will collect samples of microplastics to establish relationships between physical and remote sensing characteristics of microplastics for cost effective monitoring of microplastics in Minnesota natural and engineered waters.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ardeshir,Ebtehaj,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",https://www.safl.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/remote-sensing-and-super-resolution-imaging-microplastics,,,,
10029619,"Removing Barriers to Carbon Market Entry",2023,482000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b ","$482,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop ground-tested carbon stock models of forest resources throughout Minnesota to enable better resource management of public and private forests as well as generate reliable tools for landowners seeking to enter carbon markets.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Zobel,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",jzobel@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/removing-barriers-carbon-market-entry,,,,
10029646,"Removing CECs from Stormwater with Biofiltration",2023,641000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j ","$641,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory to develop a treatment practice design using biofiltration media to remove contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) from stormwater runoff and to provide statewide stormwater management guidance.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Andy,Erickson,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE ",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",eric0706@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/removing-cecs-stormwater-biofiltration,,,,
10004489,"Renewable and Sustainable Fertilizers Produced Locally",2016,1000000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$1,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Morris West Central Research and Outreach Center and Twin Cities Campus to develop and demonstrate new technologies aimed at enabling renewable and sustainable production of ammonia for fertilizer in a localized manner. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_07a.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alon,McCormick,"U of MN","151 Amundson Hall",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-1822",mccormic@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewable-and-sustainable-fertilizers-produced-locally-0,,,,
10003496,"Restoring Forest Inventory Data",2015,100000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$100,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to obtain and restore statewide forest inventories of 1935, 1953, and 1966 to link with more recent data to improve understanding of historical forest trends and enhance long-term ecological monitoring.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,100000,,,1.58,"U of MN","Public College/University","Long-term forest plot datasets are helpful for understanding the changing conditions and ecology of forestland over time. The USDA Forest Service produced statewide forest inventories in 1935, 1953, 1962, 1977, 1990, 2003, 2008, and 2013. Unfortunately, only the data from 1977 to the present is currently easily accessible and available in full. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriations to locate and restore important information from the 1935, 1953, and 1962 surveys and link it to the more recent data from 1977 and later to generate more detailed understandings of changes in Minnesota’s forests over time. Compiling this data will be useful for examining forests in terms of climate change implications for resilience and adaptability, carbon sequestration potential, habitat and biodiversity change, and overall forest health.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05d.pdf,2014-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Alan,Ek,"U of MN","2004 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3400",aek@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoring-forest-inventory-data-0,,,,
10004547,"Restoration of Elk to Northeastern Minnesota",2017,300000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the Fond du Lac Band and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to determine the habitat suitability and levels of public support for restoring elk to northeastern Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03l.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,James,Forester,"U of MN","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-6721",jdforest@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Carlton, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-elk-northeastern-minnesota,,,,
21763,"Restoration Evaluation",2010,200000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04l","$200,000 from Laws 2009, chapter 143, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (b), Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, as amended by Laws 2011, First Special Session, chapter 2, article 3, section 2, subdivision 18, paragraph (a), clause (8), is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for evaluation of lands restored using money from the trust fund. The lands to be evaluated shall be identified and prioritized in consultation with the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,2.50,"U of MN","Public College/University","Ecological restorations aim to aid the recovery of native ecosystems that have been degraded or lost. However, very seldom are restorations evaluated past the initial implementation phase to determine whether the efforts achieved their goals and the funds spent were a strategic conservation investment. Monitoring and evaluation of restorations can teach what works and what does not in order to advance restoration practices and increase the likelihood of success for future projects. The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund has funded restoration activities on hundreds of thousands of acres since its inception. The University of Minnesota is using this appropriation to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of some of those restoration efforts in order to inform and improve future land restoration techniques and best practices and future state investments in restoration activities.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04l.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Galatowitsch,"U of MN - AIS Center","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3242",galat001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-evaluation,,,,
21763,"Restoration Evaluation",2014,200000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04l","$200,000 from Laws 2009, chapter 143, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (b), Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, as amended by Laws 2011, First Special Session, chapter 2, article 3, section 2, subdivision 18, paragraph (a), clause (8), is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for evaluation of lands restored using money from the trust fund. The lands to be evaluated shall be identified and prioritized in consultation with the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Ecological restorations aim to aid the recovery of native ecosystems that have been degraded or lost. However, very seldom are restorations evaluated past the initial implementation phase to determine whether the efforts achieved their goals and the funds spent were a strategic conservation investment. Monitoring and evaluation of restorations can teach what works and what does not in order to advance restoration practices and increase the likelihood of success for future projects. The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund has funded restoration activities on hundreds of thousands of acres since its inception. The University of Minnesota is using this appropriation to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of some of those restoration efforts in order to inform and improve future land restoration techniques and best practices and future state investments in restoration activities.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04l.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Galatowitsch,"U of MN - AIS Center","2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3242",galat001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-evaluation,,,,
10029714,"Restoration of Eastern Hemlock, Minnesota's Endangered Tree Species",2022,199000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03j ","$199,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop guidelines for restoring eastern hemlock, Minnesota's only endangered tree species, by testing methods and seed sources at different sites across northern Minnesota. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Andrew,David,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",david046@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-eastern-hemlock-minnesotas-endangered-tree-species,,,,
10029626,"Salvaged Wildlife to Inform Environmental Health, Ecology, and Education",2023,486000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i ","$486,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Bell Museum of Natural History, to establish a statewide network to collect, analyze, and archive salvaged dead wildlife and build a foundation of biodiversity resources to track ecosystem-wide changes, monitor environmental health, and educate Minnesotans about the value of scientific specimens.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Bell Museum of Natural History","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sushma,Reddy,"U of MN, Bell Museum of Natural History","2088 Larpenteur Ave W ","St. Paul",MN,55113,"(612) 626-9660",sreddy@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/salvaged-wildlife-inform-environmental-health-ecology-and-education,,,,
10003501,"Sandhill Crane Populations and Management in Minnesota",2015,250000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05h","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to delineate population boundaries, habitat use relative to crop depredation, and migration patterns and survival of Minnesota's two populations of sandhill cranes, Mid-continent and Eastern. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,250000,,,3.91,"U of MN","Public College/University","Sandhill cranes have expanded their range in Minnesota and elsewhere and as populations have expanded several states, including Minnesota, have initiated sandhill crane hunting seasons and other states are considering doing the same. Partially this is in response to increasing complaints of crop degradation by sandhill cranes. Despite expanding populations, though, sandhill cranes remain a species of management concern and current information on population distribution and migration patterns of sandhill cranes in Minnesota is insufficient for projecting the impact of hunting or for making informed management decisions. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to conduct a survey to better understand population distributions, movement patterns, habitat usage, and survival of sandhill cranes in Minnesota in order to inform harvest and management strategies that will minimize conflict with agricultural interests.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05h.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,David,Andersen,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, 200 Hodson Hall","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1222",dea@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Morrison, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sandhill-crane-populations-and-management-minnesota-0,,,,
10029733,"Scaling a Market-Driven Water-Quality Solution for Row-Crop Farming",2022,476000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04n ","$476,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to work with farmers to accelerate adoption of grain-camelina rotations in targeted watersheds as a scalable and market-driven way to enhance stewardship of soil, water, and wildlife. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Jordan,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",jorda020@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scaling-market-driven-water-quality-solution-row-crop-farming,,,,
700,"Science and Innovation from Soudan Underground Mine State Park",2011,545000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$545,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to characterize unique microbes discovered in the Soudan Underground Mine State Park and investigate the potential application in bioenergy and bioremediation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Soudan Iron Mine near Ely, Minnesota is no longer an active mine and is now part of a state park, as well as the home to a state-of-the-art physics laboratory at the bottom of the mine. The mine has also recently been discovered to contain an extreme environment in the form of an ancient and very salty brine bubbling up from deep below the Earth's surface through holes drilled when the mine was active. Strange microorganisms - part of an ecosystem never before characterized by science - have been found living in the brine. Scientists from the University of Minnesota will use this appropriation to:Study this unique ecosystem and its organisms;Examine the potential of using the microorganisms for applications in medicine, energy production, and other areas;Develop a program to educate mine visitors about the brine ecosystem and its organisms.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The Soudan Iron Mine near Ely, MN is home to an extreme environment where microorganisms are thriving 2300 feet below the surface in an ancient, salty brine. Though mining operations have been closed for almost 50 years, the mine is now a State Park managed by Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources. Visitors can tour the mine, learning about the history of mining at Soudan and can also tour the state-of-the-art physics laboratory built at the bottom of the mine. Just a few hundred feet away from the physics laboratory, bubbling up from holes drilled in the last days of iron mining, is strange water - an incredibly salty brine that lacks any oxygen gas - and strange microorganisms (bacteria and other single-celled microbes) living in the water. Our work has resulted in the characterization of the level 27 brine with respect to its chemical makeup, the rate that the brine mixes with surface water, cultured and uncultured microbial communities living in the brine, and speciation of minerals found in the brine channel. We have also specifically cultured about two dozen microorganisms from the mine that produce potent anti-fungal compounds, several of which have been shown to have activity against fungal pathogens. We have also isolated several novel species of iron oxidizing and iron reducing bacteria, which we continue to characterize. Finally, we developed an interactive touchscreen display and presentation about subsurface microbiology and geochemistry, specifically highlighting our work from this project. The goal of this touchscreen display is to both educate citizens of Minnesota broadly about subsurface microbiology and highlight some of the most exciting results from our project in a way that is broadly accessible to non-scientists. Findings from this project formed the basis for a follow-up project begun in 2013 - ""Harnessing Soudan Mine Microbes: Bioremediation, Bioenergy, and Biocontrol"" - that is to exploring potential applications of using the microorganisms living in Soudan Iron Mine for removing metals from mine waters, producing biofuels, and developing a biocontrol for White-Nose Syndrome, which is decimating bat populations around the country. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Project results have been disseminated through presentations made by students and investigators supported on this project. Co-Investigator Prof. Brandy Toner has presented research from our project at an international meeting in 2011 (Goldschmidt Conference, Prague, Czech Republic) and at a national meeting in 2012 (American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA). Prof. Jeff Gralnick presented some of the work supported by this project at the TEDxUMN 2012 event, students working on this project gave several poster presentations at national and local meetings (2 presentations in 2012, 4 presentations in 2013). Two scientific publications are currently in preparation (first authors Lindsey Briscoe from the Toner Lab and Benjamin Bonis from the Gralnick Lab) and one has been published in the open access journal of the American Society of Microbiology mBio (Summers, ZM, JA Gralnick and DR Bond. 2013. mBio. Cultivation of an obligate Fe(II)-oxidizing lithoautotrophic bacterium using electrodes. Jan 29;4(1)e00420-12.). Our project was also featured by several media outlets including the Northland's Newscenter, WCCO Channel 4 in the Twin Cities, MoBio's blog, and the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences. Our specific outreach component for this project was to purchase, design and implement an interactive touch screen display for the Visitor's Center at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park. We purchased the equipment (computer, 42 inch touch screen display, mounting bracket, security cables) and have finished the first presentation featuring work from this project. The installation will take place before the mine reopens for visitors for the 2014 season.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jeffrey,Gralnick,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-6496",gralnick@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/science-and-innovation-soudan-underground-mine-state-park,,,,
10012103,"Setting Realistic Nitrate Reduction Goals in Southeast Minnesota",2020,350000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04m","$350,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop advanced water-flow and age-dating tools to improve the ability of state agencies to assess how well nitrate reduction best management practices are working in southeastern Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Advanced tools are needed which provide critical timelag and feedback information for making environmental policy decisions, as Minnesota prepares to launch the Groundwater Protection Rule and nutrient reduction strategies.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Nieber,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave, Rm 203","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6724",nieber@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/setting-realistic-nitrate-reduction-goals-southeast-minnesota,,,,
10029641,"Sinking and Suspended Microplastic Particles in Lake Superior",2023,412000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e ","$412,000 the first year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Large Lakes Observatory in Duluth to investigate the abundance, characteristics, and fate of microplastic particles in Lake Superior to inform remediation strategies and analyses of environmental impacts. Of this amount, $189,000 is from the Great Lakes protection account and $223,000 is from the trust fund. These appropriations may also be used to educate the public about the research conducted with this appropriation.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - Large Lakes Observatory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,ELIZABETH,MINOR,"U of MN, Duluth - Large Lakes Observatory","2205 Fifth St N ",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-7926",eminor@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sinking-and-suspended-microplastic-particles-lake-superior,,,,
10003470,"Solar Driven Destruction of Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Contaminants in Water",2015,291000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$291,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the solar-driven destruction of contaminants reacting with dissolved organic matter to optimize water treatment methods and guide reuse. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,291000,,,4.5,"U of MN","Public College/University","Pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural nutrients serve important functions in crop production and the treatment of disease. However, these chemicals become pollutants when discharged into surface waters through wastewater, storm water, and agricultural runoff. There are natural processes, though, that help break down and remove these pollutants from water. One such process is the role that sunlight interacting with dissolved organic matter naturally present in surface water from decaying plant materials and algae has in transforming these contaminants. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to better understand the role this interaction between sunlight and dissolved organic matter has in affecting the fate of water pollutants in order to optimize water treatment methods and guide effective water reuse.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_03a.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/solar-driven-destruction-pesticides-pharmaceuticals-contaminants-water-0,,,,
10003524,"Solar Cell Materials from Sulfur and Common Metals",2015,494000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 08a","$494,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop solar cell materials using nontoxic and common metals combined with sulfur. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,494000,,,7.67,"U of MN","Public College/University","Sustainable energy production is a major challenge facing our society. Solar energy is renewable and is a viable and attractive option. However, there are obstacles to widespread use. Current technology is expensive, making it difficult for businesses and homeowners to implement, and solar cells are commonly made using toxic and rare elements or using processes that require large amounts of energy. To become commonplace, solar cells must be inexpensive and robust, and they must be made of abundant, cheap, nontoxic materials. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to develop and test an innovative, more energy and time-efficient method for producing thin film solar cells made of sulfur and common metals instead of the more toxic and rare elements currently used in most cases.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_08a.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Penn,"U of MN","207 Pleasant St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-4680",rleepenn@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/solar-cell-materials-sulfur-and-common-metals-0,,,,
10004574,"Solar Energy Utilization for Minnesota Swine Farms – Phase II",2017,475000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 07e","$475,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris to continue to develop and evaluate the utilization of solar photovoltaic systems at swine facilities to improve energy and economic performance, reduce fossil fuel usage and emissions, and optimize water usage. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_07e.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Johnston,"U of MN - WCROC","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",johnstlj@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/solar-energy-utilization-minnesota-swine-farms-phase-ii,,,,
2241,"South-Central Minnesota Groundwater Monitoring and County Geologic Atlases (U of MN)",2009,706000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h2","$1,600,000 is from the trust fund for collection and interpretation of subsurface geological information and acceleration of the county geologic atlas program. $706,000 of this appropriation is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geological Survey to begin county geologic atlases in three counties. $894,000 of this appropriation is to the commissioner of natural resources to investigate the physical and recharge characteristics of the Mt. Simon aquifer. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the county geologic atlases throughout the state. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2011, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results County geologic atlases are created to support water and mineral resource management. An atlas provides maps and associated databases at scales appropriate for land use planning and water management decisions. An atlas greatly improves our ability to monitor the resource, to predict the effects of pumping, and to respond effectively to contamination. This project created atlases for Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Sibley counties in paper, digital, and web-accessible formats. They will be published as MGS C-24, C-25, and C-26, and workshops will be held to train users. Geologic maps describe the distribution of earth materials. The materials determine where water can enter the ground (become ground water), where it can be taken from the ground (aquifers), and how aquifers connect to rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Each geologic atlas contains the below parts. Database map: shows the location of all well records, borings, scientific drilling, natural exposures, and geophysical measurements used to support all the maps in the atlas. The data itself is also provided. Surficial Geology map: this map shows the earth materials immediately beneath the soil zone, and describes their composition and ability to convey water. The surface described by this map is the interface between human activities and ground water. Its character determines to a great degree the sensitivity of ground water to contamination. Glacial Stratigraphy and Sand Distribution Model: A series of maps show the location, depth, and thickness of sand or gravel bodies (aquifers) in glacial materials. This map is useful in finding a water source, determining pumping effects, and in understanding the results of water monitoring. Bedrock Geology map, bedrock topography map: These maps describe the location and type of bedrock present, and its ability to host and transmit groundwater. Where a sequence of sedimentary rocks are present the contacts between layers are mapped as digital surfaces and this enables numerical simulations of the ground water system that can predict the effects of pumping before wells are drilled. Through this project, MGS also provided support to the DNR Mt. Simon monitoring well project by examining and describing samples, conducting downhole geophysical surveys, and providing interpretations of the geologic units penetrated by these wells. Project Results Use and Dissemination Geologic atlases are created to support informed decision-making. They are applied to wellhead protection, water appropriation decisions, well field design, onsite water treatment designs, facility siting, monitoring, and remediation of contamination. The atlases are printed for those who don't use computers and for use in the field. They are also provided in several digital formats for electronic use including geographic information systems. When the atlases are complete we hold workshops in the county to explain the products and their uses. ",,"Final Report ",2008-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/south-central-minnesota-groundwater-monitoring-and-county-geologic-atlases-u-mn,,,,
2102,"Springshed Mapping for Trout Stream Management (U of MN)",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d1","$500,000 is from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as coldwater sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $250,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $250,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs, but the springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed water to these springs and to learn how these waters might be affected by development and water use. Overall Project Outcome and Results Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs, but the springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources continued an ongoing effort begun in 2007 that is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed water to these springs and to learn how these waters might be affected by development and water use. Springshed delineation provides critical information for the protection and management of the springs that form the coldwater streams of southeast Minnesota. Our primary tool is fluorescent dye tracing. During the two-year period of Phase II, the U of M in collaboration with the DNR conducted 26 traces in Fillmore, Houston, Winona and Wabasha counties that mapped over 12,000 acres. Each individual trace typically has involved two or more different tracers with up to five different tracers employed in one trace. These traces are expanding the tools available for the springshed mapping, while defining new springsheds and refining the boundaries of known springsheds. These traces have been conducted in the Galena, Prairie du Chien and St. Lawrence springshed areas. Additionally, data monitoring equipment was also added as an additional component in this phase. The availability of new, high resolution LiDAR data also provided an important new tool that is being utilized to locate sinkholes, sinking streams, and spring as part of the springshed mapping effort. We coordinated our efforts with other LCCMR funded programs in SE Minnesota and with ongoing resource management efforts by the DNR, MPCA and Agriculture Department State agencies. Six of the dye traces were done in coordination with local governmental staff in order to support the Root River pilot project of the Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) in Minnesota. We are working with the MPCA's TMDL efforts in SE Minnesota. Project Results Use and Dissemination The dissemination of the results of this project proceeded at several levels. We provided interim results to local landowners and to local, county, regional, and state agency staff and resource managers. MPCA staff, for example, routinely contact us with questions about karst features in SE Minn. We worked synergistically with other LCCMR funded research projects and with a range of resource management efforts. The generation and dissemination of the maps and written reports was part student educational projects - including local high school students, university students, interns, graduate student theses, post Doctoral researchers, and various colleagues. We lead and participated in fieldtrips sponsored by LCCMR, the MGWA, and other groups focused on protecting SE MN trout streams and water resources. We worked collaboratively with MPCA, DNR, Department of Agriculture and other agencies to expand and complement the LCCMR funded work. A dozen reports on the interim results of this project were presented at state and national scientific meetings. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Calvin,"Alexander, Jr.","U of MN","450 McNamara Alumni Ctr, 200 Oak St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,612-624-3517,alexa001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","University of Minnesota ",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,"Clearwater River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/springshed-mapping-trout-stream-management-u-mn,,,,
10012075,"Spruce Grouse as Indicators for Boreal Forest Connectivity",2020,350000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$350,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to evaluate how to best harvest timber in the boreal forest to enable wildlife with small home ranges, such as spruce grouse, to thrive in a changing landscape. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - Raptor Center","Public College/University","Our primary objective is to understand how to harvest timber in the boreal forest in a way that enables species with limited movements to thrive in a changing landscape.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN - Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3431",ponde003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spruce-grouse-indicators-boreal-forest-connectivity,,,,
10029709,"Status of Minnesota Blueberries and Related Berry Species",2022,191000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03e ","$191,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, to assess how land management practices impact the genetic health and reproduction of several native edible blueberry and related berry species of Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Briana,Gross,"U of MN, Duluth","1049 University Dr",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8000",blgross@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/status-minnesota-blueberries-and-related-berry-species,,,,
10021739,"Storing Renewable Energy In Flow-Battery For Grid Use",2021,250000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, on behalf of the Morris campus, to analyze the potential of adding a flow battery and solar energy generation to the University of Minnesota Morris's existing renewable-energy-intensive microgrid.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Morris","Public College/University","Our project team will implement a rural, community-scale project, which demonstrates how a large flow-battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability -- and enhances usage of renewables.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Herrmann,"U of MN, Morris","600 E 4th St ",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-6035",https://morris.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/storing-renewable-energy-flow-battery-grid-use,,,,
10021739,"Storing Renewable Energy In Flow-Battery For Grid Use",2020,250000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, on behalf of the Morris campus, to analyze the potential of adding a flow battery and solar energy generation to the University of Minnesota Morris's existing renewable-energy-intensive microgrid.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Morris","Public College/University","Our project team will implement a rural, community-scale project, which demonstrates how a large flow-battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability -- and enhances usage of renewables.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Herrmann,"U of MN, Morris","600 E 4th St ",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-6035",https://morris.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/storing-renewable-energy-flow-battery-grid-use,,,,
10021826,"Storing Renewable Energy In Flow-Battery For Grid Use",2022,2408000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$2,408,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Morris, to implement a rural, community-scale project that demonstrates how a large flow battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability and enhances use of renewable energy.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Morris","Public College/University","Our project team will implement a rural, community-scale project, which demonstrates how a large flow-battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability -- and enhances usage of renewables.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Herrmann,"U of MN, Morris","600 E 4th St ",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-6035",https://morris.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/storing-renewable-energy-flow-battery-grid-use-0,,,,
10021826,"Storing Renewable Energy In Flow-Battery For Grid Use",2021,2408000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$2,408,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Morris, to implement a rural, community-scale project that demonstrates how a large flow battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability and enhances use of renewable energy.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Morris","Public College/University","Our project team will implement a rural, community-scale project, which demonstrates how a large flow-battery connected to solar and wind generation improves grid stability -- and enhances usage of renewables.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Herrmann,"U of MN, Morris","600 E 4th St ",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-6035",https://morris.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/storing-renewable-energy-flow-battery-grid-use-0,,,,
702,"Strategic Planning for Minnesota's Natural and Artificial Watersheds",2011,327000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$327,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify the interrelationship between artificial systems of drain tiles and ditches and natural watersheds to guide placement of buffers and stream bed restoration and modification.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's vast network of natural watersheds is interwoven with artificial watersheds of agricultural drain tiles and ditches designed to lower the water table and enhance soil productivity. As the artificial watersheds move excess water into the natural watershed the water also delivers contaminants, including excess nutrients, estrogenic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and other synthetic chemicals. Once in the natural watershed these contaminants pose threats to the health of animals, humans, and the environment. Through this appropriation, scientists from the University of Minnesota's Department of Soil, Water, and Climate are using specialized technologies to identify specific, on-the-ground efforts that can be implemented to help protect Minnesota's natural watersheds by ""disconnecting"" them from the artificial watersheds through a variety of practices. Findings will be used to guide strategic installation of wetlands, riparian buffer strips, and perennial vegetation in agricultural areas of the state that can help manage excess flows and contaminants, thereby reducing water quality impairments. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Artificial watersheds have significant areas that are drained using ditches and/or buried perforated pipes, leading to hydrologic characteristics that differ from natural watersheds. Water and pollutants from artificial watersheds often disturb the hydrologic regime and impair water quality in natural watersheds. This project aims to protect Minnesota's natural watersheds by disconnecting them from the artificial watersheds. High resolution digital elevation models (DEMs) from LiDAR and corresponding digital orthoquad photos were obtained in Beauford Creek, Seven Mile Creek and Elm Creek Watersheds. These data were used along with GIS databases for land use, soils, and hydrologic networks to predict the locations of renewable wetlands. In the Beauford watershed (5,500 ac), logistic regression was able to accurately identify 69% of the potentially restorable wetland locations. Most of the error was due to very small wetlands that are difficult to identify using GIS techniques alone. In the Seven Mile Creek watershed (23,500 ac), logistic regression was able to accurately identify 70% of the potentially restorable wetland locations. In Elm Creek (186,600 ac), 94% of the potentially restorable wetlands were identified. These results show that it is possible to quickly and accurately identify a large proportion of larger restorable wetlands over large areas in Minnesota using straightforward terrain analysis techniques, soil databases and logistic regression. The optimum locations for restoring wetlands were determined based on factors that included the location and extent of subsurface tile drains, the contributing area to the wetland, the distance between the potential wetland and nearby streams, ditches or county tile mains, the amount of discharge from subsurface tile drains to wetlands, and the ratio of drainage flow to wetland storage capacity. Using these criteria, 44 optimal sites for wetland restoration were identified in Beauford Creek watershed, while 75 sites were identified in Seven Mile Creek watershed. Placing wetlands at these locations is optimal in terms of intercepting, treating and reducing the effects of subsurface tile discharge to nearby drainage ditches. More efficient approaches for processing LiDAR DEMs were developed using a supercomputer. The new methods run much faster than conventional methods for processing LiDAR DEMs on a personal computer. Terrain attributes for DEMs (e.g. slope, flow accumulation, stream power index, compound topographic wetness, etc) were calculated for all 42 Minnesota counties that have LiDAR data. We are exploring the possibility of using the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office web site to disseminate these LiDAR based terrain attributes.",,"Final Report",2010-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,David,Mulla,"U of MN","439 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Cir","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6721",mulla003@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Modeling, Planning","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strategic-planning-minnesotas-natural-and-artificial-watersheds,,,,
2913,"Strengthening Natural Resource Management with LiDAR Training",2012,90000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$90,000 the first year and $90,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide workshops and Web-based training and information on the use of LiDAR elevation data in planning for and managing natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,90000,,,1.69,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW The State of Minnesota is using an optical remote sensing technology called LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to procure high resolution digital elevation data for the entire state. Precision, efficacy, and cost efficiency of numerous types of natural resource management activities can be greatly enhanced by use of this data. Potential users include natural resource professionals at all levels of government and in the private sector. However, most potential users have not yet had experience using this type of data because it's a relatively new technology. Through this appropriation the University of Minnesota's Water Resources Center is developing and implementing a training program that will enable natural resource professionals throughout the state to effectively employ this data in a variety of different applications in natural resource evaluation, management, and protection. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The State of Minnesota, in 2013, completed acquisition of high resolution digital elevation data using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Full use of the data can greatly enhance natural resource management and protection, however, most natural resource managers did not have experience using this very dense data or its applications.The goal of the project was to enable natural resource managers with GIS skills to effectively use LiDAR data in restoring, protecting, and managing natural resources.The methods used were to develop six teaching modules focused on major application areas, deliver the modules as hands-on workshops in computer laboratories around the state, and then enhance the modules for web-based self-learning. An additional set of four webinars was delivered, recorded, and posted to the web to supplement the workshop modules. An on-line user Forum was established to provide answers to questions about using LiDAR data and its applications.The module subjects are Basics of LiDAR, Terrain Analysis, Hydrology Applications, Engineering Applications, Wetland Mapping, and Forestry Applications. The on-line materials for the modules include lectures and exercises in Powerpoint slide, text, and video formats.The module workshops were delivered in 34 sessions at eight locations across the state, with a total attendance of 558, (226 individuals in one or more modules).Post-workshop surveys enabled workshop presenters to make adjustments to the workshop materials and presentations as the workshops progressed.The webinars addressed the use of hydrology tools recently developed in Minnesota, hydrology applications in the Red River Basin, and LiDAR for non-technical managers and staff. Total webinar participation was 437.The user Forum currently has 24 topic areas and 121 posts answering questions from technicians employing LiDAR data.Post-workshop surveys indicated that participants increased field work efficiency and area covered, performed analyses not previously possible, better targeted practices and resources, and improved visualization of projects and communication with clients. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< This was a training project, so advertising for and delivering the training (Activity 2) was a large part of dissemination of the project results. Announcements soliciting participants for the 34 workshop sessions and four webinars, and announcing the user Forum and on-line resources were distributed primarily as emails through organizations and associations of the target audience. Information about the project has been presented at the 2012 Minnesota Water Conference, , the USDA 2012 National Land Grant/Sea Grant Water Conference, the 2011 and 2012 annual conferences of the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium, and the 2013 national meetings of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. We expect that use of the on-line project resources will extend well beyond Minnesota since other states have not yet developed LiDAR training programs.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Leslie,Everett,"U of MN","Water Resources Center, 173 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6751",evere003@umn.edu,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strengthening-natural-resource-management-lidar-training,,,,
2913,"Strengthening Natural Resource Management with LiDAR Training",2013,90000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k","$90,000 the first year and $90,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide workshops and Web-based training and information on the use of LiDAR elevation data in planning for and managing natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,90000,,,1.68,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW The State of Minnesota is using an optical remote sensing technology called LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to procure high resolution digital elevation data for the entire state. Precision, efficacy, and cost efficiency of numerous types of natural resource management activities can be greatly enhanced by use of this data. Potential users include natural resource professionals at all levels of government and in the private sector. However, most potential users have not yet had experience using this type of data because it's a relatively new technology. Through this appropriation the University of Minnesota's Water Resources Center is developing and implementing a training program that will enable natural resource professionals throughout the state to effectively employ this data in a variety of different applications in natural resource evaluation, management, and protection. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The State of Minnesota, in 2013, completed acquisition of high resolution digital elevation data using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Full use of the data can greatly enhance natural resource management and protection, however, most natural resource managers did not have experience using this very dense data or its applications.The goal of the project was to enable natural resource managers with GIS skills to effectively use LiDAR data in restoring, protecting, and managing natural resources.The methods used were to develop six teaching modules focused on major application areas, deliver the modules as hands-on workshops in computer laboratories around the state, and then enhance the modules for web-based self-learning. An additional set of four webinars was delivered, recorded, and posted to the web to supplement the workshop modules. An on-line user Forum was established to provide answers to questions about using LiDAR data and its applications.The module subjects are Basics of LiDAR, Terrain Analysis, Hydrology Applications, Engineering Applications, Wetland Mapping, and Forestry Applications. The on-line materials for the modules include lectures and exercises in Powerpoint slide, text, and video formats.The module workshops were delivered in 34 sessions at eight locations across the state, with a total attendance of 558, (226 individuals in one or more modules).Post-workshop surveys enabled workshop presenters to make adjustments to the workshop materials and presentations as the workshops progressed.The webinars addressed the use of hydrology tools recently developed in Minnesota, hydrology applications in the Red River Basin, and LiDAR for non-technical managers and staff. Total webinar participation was 437.The user Forum currently has 24 topic areas and 121 posts answering questions from technicians employing LiDAR data.Post-workshop surveys indicated that participants increased field work efficiency and area covered, performed analyses not previously possible, better targeted practices and resources, and improved visualization of projects and communication with clients. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< This was a training project, so advertising for and delivering the training (Activity 2) was a large part of dissemination of the project results. Announcements soliciting participants for the 34 workshop sessions and four webinars, and announcing the user Forum and on-line resources were distributed primarily as emails through organizations and associations of the target audience. Information about the project has been presented at the 2012 Minnesota Water Conference, , the USDA 2012 National Land Grant/Sea Grant Water Conference, the 2011 and 2012 annual conferences of the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium, and the 2013 national meetings of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. We expect that use of the on-line project resources will extend well beyond Minnesota since other states have not yet developed LiDAR training programs.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Leslie,Everett,"U of MN","Water Resources Center, 173 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6751",evere003@umn.edu,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Technical Assistance","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strengthening-natural-resource-management-lidar-training,,,,
10021805,"Sustainable Irrigation Management: Expanding an Irrigation Web Application",2022,1139000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$1,139,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to promote responsible use of Minnesota's groundwater resources by expanding an existing irrigation management assistance tool into a mobile-compatible web application for the top agricultural-producing counties in the state. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","This project will promote responsible use of Minnesota?s limited groundwater resources through the expansion of the existing Irrigation Management Assistance tool into a ~67 county, mobile-compatible web app.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Runck,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sustainable-irrigation-management-expanding-irrigation-web-application,,,,
10021805,"Sustainable Irrigation Management: Expanding an Irrigation Web Application",2021,1139000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$1,139,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to promote responsible use of Minnesota's groundwater resources by expanding an existing irrigation management assistance tool into a mobile-compatible web application for the top agricultural-producing counties in the state. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","This project will promote responsible use of Minnesota?s limited groundwater resources through the expansion of the existing Irrigation Management Assistance tool into a ~67 county, mobile-compatible web app.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Runck,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sustainable-irrigation-management-expanding-irrigation-web-application,,,,
10012121,"Sustainable Solar Energy from Agricultural Plant By-Products",2020,185000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$185,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Morris, to use regional plant-based agricultural by-products to fabricate solar cells for creating renewable and affordable energy.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Producing new materials from regional plant byproducts for renewable solar energy. This project engages many students in environmental research; this homegrown technology will ultimately provide affordable energy to Minnesota families.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ted,Pappenfus,"U of MN - Morris","600 E Fourth St",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-6340",pappe001@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sustainable-solar-energy-agricultural-plant-products,,,,
729,"Sustainable Biofuels",2011,221000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$221,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine how fertilization and irrigation impact yields of grass monoculture and high diversity prairie biofuel crops, their storage of soil carbon, and susceptibility to invasion by exotic species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve","Public College/University"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Perennial grasslands have the potential to provide Minnesota with locally grown energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, and provide other important benefits. However, much remains unknown about how these crops will be impacted by factors such as climate change and invasive species. Through this appropriation, researchers at the University of Minnesota's Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve will study how irrigation, fertilization, and climate warming impact perennial grassland biofuel crops in terms of yield, carbon sequestration, plant biodiversity, water quality, and susceptibility to invasive species. Findings will be used to develop methods for optimizing biofuel production, carbon storage, and habitat restoration.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Minnesota's perennial grasslands produce considerable biomass that could become a valuable resource for producing renewable energy. How might Minnesota's capacity to produce biomass for biofuels be impacted by climate change and anticipated mitigation practices? We explored the impacts of warming, fertilization, and irrigation on biomass production at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. Our major overall finding is that high diversity mixtures of prairie perennials provided the best combination of biomass production, invasion resistance, carbon storage in soil, and response to climate warming of all the biomass crops we tested. Specific findings from the Climate Experiment include:Compared to low diversity mixtures of prairie plant species, high diversity mixtures produced much more biomass when experiencing normal weather, were more resilient to the stress of warming, and had their biomass production increase the most from warming.High diversity mixes enhanced ecosystem services more than low diversity mixes by sequestering more carbon in soils and being less prone to invasion by non-native species.Warming inhibited seed establishment. This could reduce invasions by non-native species, but might threaten establishment of native prairie restorations.The Fertilization & Irrigation Experiment found:Fertilization had similar impacts across all species mixtures.Moderate fertilization and irrigation increased productivity, with the largest effects in the Panicum, Panicum+Grasses, and High Diversity plots.Overall findings on plant invasion showed:Invasion is inhibited by higher diversity species mixtures.A potential biofuel crop, Miscanthus (as a sterile hybrid), was ineffective at producing biomass in central Minnesota, at least on sandy, drier soils. It had detectable, but moderate invasion into native prairies.This research has been documented in one publication. Two manuscripts have been submitted and are either in review or under revision. Another manuscript is in preparation. We anticipate additional publications will follow. In 2012, the education programming Cedar Creek reached 6,619 users, including K-12 students, teachers, and the general public. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The data from these studies will be included in Cedar Creek's database and made publicly available on the Cedar Creek website. Researchers around the world access and use the data on this site for diverse ecological analyses in many research areas including, among others, biodiversity, invasion, and climate change studies. The results of these studies are integrated into the educational programming and outreach at Cedar Creek. In 2012, 1,777 K-12 students participated in on-site programs. 1,062 K-12 students participated in off-site programs. Furthermore, 120 K-12 teachers participated in professional development opportunities at Cedar Creek and in their schools. At the university level, 845 students and faculty have made use of Cedar Creek programs, courses, meetings, and workshops both on and off-site. There have been 1,070 visitors to the experimental sites where this study took place. One journal article that documents findings from this study has been published. See: Isbell, F., 2013, Nutrient enrichment, biodiversity loss, and consequent declines in ecosystem productivity, PNAS, 110: 29. A second publication by Heather Whittington is under revision in Oecologia and a third has been submitted to Functional Biology. Jane Cowles has a fourth article in preparation. We anticipate additional publications will result from this work.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,David,Tilman,"Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve","100 Ecology, 1987 Upper Buford Cir","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5740",tilman@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Anoka, Isanti",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sustainable-biofuels,,,,
10029716,"Sweetening the Crop: Perennial Flax for Ecosystem Benefits",2022,490000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03l ","$490,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to produce, select, and evaluate how perennial flax provides pollinator and other ecosystem services while enhancing yield for oilseed, fiber, and honey production. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Neil,Anderson,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",ander044@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sweetening-crop-perennial-flax-ecosystem-benefits,,,,
10002315,"Techniques for Water Storage Estimates in Central Minnesota",2018,250000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h","$250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve water storage estimates in groundwater, soil moisture, streams, lakes, and wetlands through integration of satellite monitoring and ground-based measurements in central Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Nieber,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave, Rm 203","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6724",nieber@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/techniques-water-storage-estimates-central-minnesota,,,,
10021716,"Technology For Energy-Generating Onsite Industrial Wastewater Treatment",2021,450000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$450,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve water quality and generate cost savings by developing off the shelf technology that treats industrial wastewater on-site and turns pollutants into hydrogen and methane for energy. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","We will advance an ?off the shelf? technology to treat industrial wastewater onsite, turning pollutants into energy and treated water. This will lead to water quality benefits and cost savings.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/technology-energy-generating-onsite-industrial-wastewater-treatment,,,,
10021716,"Technology For Energy-Generating Onsite Industrial Wastewater Treatment",2020,450000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$450,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to improve water quality and generate cost savings by developing off the shelf technology that treats industrial wastewater on-site and turns pollutants into hydrogen and methane for energy. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","Public College/University","We will advance an ?off the shelf? technology to treat industrial wastewater onsite, turning pollutants into energy and treated water. This will lead to water quality benefits and cost savings.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN, College of Science and Engineering","117 Pleasant St",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-2006",https://cse.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/technology-energy-generating-onsite-industrial-wastewater-treatment,,,,
10021737,"Testing Effectiveness of Aquatic Invasive Species Removal Methods",2021,110000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06f","$110,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to test how well boat-cleaning methods work, to provide the Department of Natural Resources with a risk assessment, and to provide recommendations for improving boat-launch cleaning stations to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","The best way to prevent aquatic invasive species spread is to stop the transfer of water and living material between lakes. We will test how well boat cleaning methods work.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Valerie,Brady,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/testing-effectiveness-aquatic-invasive-species-removal-methods,,,,
10021737,"Testing Effectiveness of Aquatic Invasive Species Removal Methods",2020,110000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06f","$110,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to test how well boat-cleaning methods work, to provide the Department of Natural Resources with a risk assessment, and to provide recommendations for improving boat-launch cleaning stations to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","The best way to prevent aquatic invasive species spread is to stop the transfer of water and living material between lakes. We will test how well boat cleaning methods work.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Valerie,Brady,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/testing-effectiveness-aquatic-invasive-species-removal-methods,,,,
10029728,"Is the Tire Chemical 6PPDq Killing Minnesota's Fish?",2022,437000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04i ","$437,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to optimize detection methods, determine environmental occurrence, and evaluate risk to Minnesota's fish populations of the toxic tire-derived chemical 6PPDq. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicholas,Phelps,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",phelp083@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tire-chemical-6ppdq-killing-minnesotas-fish,,,,
10012100,"Transformation of Plastic Waste into Valued Resource",2020,225000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j","$225,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop technologies that use microbes to convert plastic waste into useful chemical compounds and fuels, lowering the likelihood that these materials end up in the environment. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will develop technologies that utilize indigenous microbes to convert waste plastics into useful chemical compounds and fuels, lowering the likelihood that these materials end up in our environment.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brett,Barney,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-8751",bbarney@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/transformation-plastic-waste-valued-resource,,,,
10003527,"Transitioning Minnesota Farms to Local Energy",2015,500000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris to develop clean energy strategies for Minnesota farms in order to reduce fossil fuel energy use and increase local energy production. Any installation of infrastructure or improvements must be at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,500000,,,7.21,"U of MN","Public College/University","Production agriculture’s dependence on fossil fuel energy carries significant economic and ecological risks. The energy consumed within livestock facilities alone is the equivalent consumption of several large cities, and agriculture currently contributes approximately 14% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the state. As consumers increasingly demand low carbon footprint products, adoption of clean energy systems in crop and livestock production would position Minnesota’s agricultural sector with a competitive advantage. While Minnesota farmers have historically adopted technology to more efficiently use resources and optimize production, implementation of clean energy technologies on farms has been slow to date and farmers continue to opt for conventional fossil-based energy. In response to this, researchers at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center are using this appropriation to develop, test, and evaluate options for clean energy systems for modern swine production facilities and conduct associated outreach to increase adoption of clean energy systems at these facilities.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_08d.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Eric,Buchanan,"U of MN - Morris","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",buch0123@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/transitioning-minnesota-farms-local-energy-0,,,,
10003472,"Triclosan Impacts on Wastewater Treatment",2015,380000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$380,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the role of the commercially used antibacterial agent triclosan in creating antibiotic resistant bacteria during the municipal wastewater treatment process. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,380000,,,4.27,"U of MN","Public College/University","As people use antibiotics and products containing antibacterial substances the bacteria that are resistant to the effects of these products survive and reproduce, thus creating a selection for antibiotic resistant bacteria. Many of these bacteria and the antibacterial substances ultimately make their way into the waste stream and are mixed together and concentrated at wastewater treatment plants, where they interact and can create further selection for organisms with antibiotic resistance to multiple antibacterial substances resulting in what are commonly known as “super bugs”. If these antibiotic resistant organisms are not entirely removed during the wastewater treatment process, these organisms then are released into the environment where they can eventually affect humans and other species. One antimicrobial substance of particular concern is triclosan, which is present in numerous personal care products, because it has been shown to help select for organisms that show antibiotic resistance not just to triclosan but also to a multitude of other antibiotics. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to improve understanding of the role of triclosan in selecting for antibiotic resistant bacteria during the municipal wastewater treatment process.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_03c.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Timothy,LaPara,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-6028",lapar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/triclosan-impacts-wastewater-treatment-0,,,,
10021801,"Trout Stream Habitat Restoration Success",2022,319000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$319,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute to evaluate the effectiveness and durability of previous trout stream habitat restoration projects to improve the success and cost effectiveness of future projects. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Minnesota has spent millions on stream habitat improvement and restoration; we will evaluate effectiveness and durability of project designs. Results will inform success of future projects and improve cost effectiveness.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Valerie,Brady,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-habitat-restoration-success,,,,
10021801,"Trout Stream Habitat Restoration Success",2021,319000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$319,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute to evaluate the effectiveness and durability of previous trout stream habitat restoration projects to improve the success and cost effectiveness of future projects. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Minnesota has spent millions on stream habitat improvement and restoration; we will evaluate effectiveness and durability of project designs. Results will inform success of future projects and improve cost effectiveness.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Valerie,Brady,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",https://www.nrri.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-habitat-restoration-success,,,,
2960,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 2",2012,140000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b2","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,140000,,,2.23,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 2 [Alexander]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Calvin,"Alexander, Jr.","U of MN","450 McNamara Alumni Ctr, 200 Oak St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-3517",alexa001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","University of Minnesota ",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-2,,,,
2960,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 2",2013,140000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b2","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,140000,,,2.22,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 2 [Alexander]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Calvin,"Alexander, Jr.","U of MN","450 McNamara Alumni Ctr, 200 Oak St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-3517",alexa001@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","University of Minnesota ",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-2,,,,
723,"Trout Streams Assessment",2011,300000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 05i","$300,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess cold water aquatic insect abundance related to warming water temperatures as predictors of trout growth in southeastern Minnesota and assess options to minimize stream temperature changes. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW Trout require streams with excellent water quality that are fed by groundwaters that keep streams cold in summer but ice-free in winter. Minnesota has more than 680 designated trout streams that represent a valuable natural resource having high economic, sport, and habitat importance. However, over the long term this resource is under threat from climate change, which will likely increase stream temperatures and could detrimentally impact trout behavior, reproduction success, and food sources, particularly the cold-adapted aquatic insects that are essential in winter diets of trout. This appropriation is enabling University of Minnesota's Department of Entomology to study the health of trout streams in southeastern Minnesota and how changes in stream temperatures could impact the diets and growth of trout populations. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams in southeastern Minnesota differ markedly in brown trout abundance and growth during winter. Our project objectives were to better understand stream thermal regimes, fish feeding, and fish growth patterns between November and March, so habitat management strategies can be designed to maximize trout production. Prior to this study there was very little detailed knowledge of the winter diets of trout, and virtually no knowledge of the kinds and quantitative abundances of aquatic insects growing during winter. To achieve project objectives, we assessed trout lengths and mass two or three times per winter in 36 streams (12 streams/year for three years) and determined the types of aquatic invertebrates eaten by the trout, the abundances of these dietary organisms in the streams, and the corresponding patterns of trout growth. Our findings show trout are most abundant in streams where groundwater (springs and seeps) inputs keep water temperatures significantly warmer and ice-free in winter. These thermal conditions promote high abundance or emergence of aquatic insects specifically adapted for emergence and reproduction in winter, even when air temperatures are substantially below freezing. Some species that we discovered have never been described and are new to science. We developed predictive models relating air temperatures to water temperatures in areas buffered by groundwater. The models also demonstrate linkages between groundwater input and (1) the corresponding aquatic insect composition and their abundances, (2) the trout diets during winter and (3) trout growth patterns as a function of types of aquatic insects eaten. Based on our predictive models we are able to recommend conditions under which in-stream habitat management efforts can be better spatially focused to maximize trout growth and abundance. This information is being communicated to Trout Unlimited and the MN Department of Natural Resources to help inform their programs to manage trout streams. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Our results have been presented at local, state, regional, national and international scientific meetings and at local and state conservation planning sessions. Staff of the MN DNR assisted with much of our field work and have participated in interpreting and writing summaries and drafts of manuscripts for peer review. Consequently, they are very familiar with our findings. In addition, we are communicating our results to regional Trout Unlimited members, and hope to be able to discuss how our findings can help guide the in-stream habitat improvement programs. Two theses have been completed, and three additional graduate students will use portions of our findings as sections for their Ph.D. dissertations. One undergraduate worked on a class activity in Spanish to help serve as an ""in-reach"" effort to inform undergraduates in areas such as humanities and arts of our research. One newspaper article was written, and we have put videos of our field work on-line for public viewing via our Facebook sites. Project Publication: Winter feeding, growth and condition of brown trout Salmo trutta in a groundwater dominated stream",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Leonard,Ferrington,"U of MN","219 Hodson Hall, 1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-3265",ferri016@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-streams-assessment,,,,
10003507,"Understanding Systemic Insecticides as Protection Strategy for Bees",2015,326000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$326,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue research on how native bee and honey bee colonies are impacted by systemic, neonicotinyl insecticides in pollen and nectar of plants growing in fields and landscapes. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,326000,,,4.88,"U of MN","Public College/University","A class of insecticides known as systemic neonicotinyl insecticides has been identified as a potential factor in recently observed declines in pollinators, including the phenomenon amongst honeybees known as Colony Collapse Disorder. Previous research examining the effects of neonicotinyl insecticides on lab colonies of bumblebees found that exposure to these insecticides at various levels increased queen bee mortality and detrimentally altered bee behavior and production. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to continue this research aimed at quantifying levels of insecticide residues in pollen and nectar of plants treated with systemic insecticides to determine how exposure to these residues affects bee colony health. This phase expands the research to conduct studies in the field in a natural setting.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06b.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Vera,Krischik,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave, #219","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-7044",krisc001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-systemic-insecticides-protection-strategy-bees-0,,,,
10004531,"Understanding Bedrock Fracture Flow to Improve Groundwater Quality",2017,183000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$183,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Geological Survey to use new techniques of borehole testing and rock fracture mapping in the Twin Cities metropolitan area to achieve a better understanding of groundwater flow through fractured bedrock, in order to improve groundwater management. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04g.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Anthony,Runkel,"U of MN - MN Geological Survey","2609 Territorial Rd","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-1822",runke001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Anoka, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-bedrock-fracture-flow-improve-groundwater-quality,,,,
10004568,"Understanding Impacts of Salt Usage on Minnesota Lakes, Rivers, and Groundwater",2017,497000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04n","$497,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the current water-softening salt loads in Minnesota lakes, rivers, and groundwater, assess alternative water-softening materials and methods, and quantify the transport of de-icing and water-softening salt through the soil. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04n.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Gulliver,"U of MN","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 625-4080",gulli003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-impacts-salt-usage-minnesota-lakes-rivers-and-groundwater,,,,
10012076,"Understanding Brainworm Transmission to Find Solutions for Minnesota Moose Decline",2020,400000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$400,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify key habitats and vectors of brainworm transmission between deer and moose that may be targeted by resource management to mitigate moose exposure to this deadly condition.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","A 2017 workshop determined we don’t know enough about brainworm transmission to moose and what mitigation strategies are optimal. We’ve assembled a multidisciplinary team to tackle the highest research priorities.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tiffany,Wolf,"U of MN","1988 Fitch Ave, 495L Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-0492",wolfx305@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-brainworm-transmission-find-solutions-minnesota-moose-decline,,,,
10004446,"Understanding Water Scarcity, Threats, and Values to Improve Management",2016,234000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$234,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to model and map statewide water scarcity and abundance; assess water-related risks to industry, municipalities, and ecosystems; and quantify the economic values of changes in water quality and quantity in order to inform long-term water sustainability strategies. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_04a.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bonnie,Keeler,"U of MN","1954 Buford Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 353-9294",keeler@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-water-scarcity-threats-and-values-improve-management-0,,,,
715,"Understanding Sources of Aquatic Contaminants of Emerging Concern",2011,640000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 05a","$640,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify chemical markers to characterize sources of endocrine disruptors and pharmaceuticals entering surface waters in the Zumbro River Watershed. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are found in surface waters in Minnesota and nationally. CECs can cause adverse ecological and human health impacts, and occur as complex mixtures in the environment. One of the greatest barriers to addressing the problem of CECs is a lack of understanding of where these compounds come from and which sources dominate in different locations and at different times. We hypothesize that different land uses result in the presence of unique marker compounds, relative concentrations of compounds, and temporal occurrence patterns that will differentiate agricultural sources (crop and livestock production) from non-agricultural sources (residential septic, wastewater treatment effluent). These markers can be used to determine the comparative load of CECs to water, which can in turn be used to help policy-makers and stakeholders develop strategies to reduce their occurrence. The Zumbro River watershed in southeastern Minnesota provides a unique opportunity to study CECs because each of its sub-watersheds has a single dominant land use. We will use field data collected from each sub-watershed to develop a suite of markers for source discrimination and load determination. Ultimately, this “source signature” will be applied to other water bodies in the state for similar source characterization. This project will address three major objectives: - Determine what CECs are associated with specific land-uses - Identify indicator compounds to be used as a monitoring tool to determine sources and loads of CECs - Work with policy-makers to develop science-based recommendations for prevention, reduction, and remediation strategies",,"Work Plan",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Deborah,Swackhamer,"U of MN","Water Resources Center, 173 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-0279",dswack@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-sources-aquatic-contaminants-emerging-concern,,,,
2953,"Understanding Threats, Genetic Diversity, and Conservation Options for Wild Rice",2012,97000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04o","$97,000 the first year and $98,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research the genetic diversity of wild rice population throughout Minnesota for use in related conservation and restoration efforts. This appropriation is contingent upon demonstration of review and cooperation with the Native American tribal nations in Minnesota. Equipment purchased with this appropriation must be available for future publicly funded projects at no charge except for typical operating expenses. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,97000,,,2.68,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW The ecological, economic, and cultural and historical values embodied by wild rice is said to be unmatched by any other native plant species in Minnesota. However, naturally occurring wild rice in the state now faces a multitude of threats, such as loss of habitat from development, competition from invasive species, impacts from mining and other industrial activity, and hydrologic changes in lakes, rivers, and streams. It is recognized that to preserve wild rice in Minnesota it is critical to maintain its genetic diversity, yet knowledge of genetic diversity in wild rice is limited. Scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Plant Biology are using this appropriation to study the genetic diversity of wild rice in Minnesota in order to enhance options and inform best practices for wild rice protection and restoration. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Wild rice (Zizania palustris L.) was studied using DNA-based single sequence repeats and the tools of bioinformatics to determine the genetic diversity of wild rice among 70 populations across the state of Minnesota. This study had two objectives: 1) to document genetic diversity of wild rice populations; and 2) assess the usefulness of genetic information for the conservation of this important wild species in Minnesota. Results showed that genetic diversity of the populations in Minnesota is relatively high with a range of 0.37 to 0.73 in heterozygosity and a mean of 0.54. Hetereozygosity can range between 0.0 to 1.0 indicating that genetic diversity among wild rice populations is reasonably high. This also means that many populations are quite unique from a genetic standpoint. Two genetic phylograms are presented. These are figures that illustrate the genetic relationships among the populations using two different genetic models. Examples are given to illustrate how genetics may be used when restoring or rebuilding populations of wild rice. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION This project will be disseminated via a website report and via seminars and presentations both nationally and regionally. The data will be useful to resource managers across the state who are managing populations of wild rice. The genetics of wild rice in Minnesota has not been explored in detail, thus resource managers will now have another tool to use when making decisions about restoration of wild rice populations. The results will be published in a nationally recognized peer reviewed journal.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,David,Biesboer,"U of MN","250 BioSci, 1445 Gortner Ave","St Paul",MN,55345,"(612) 625-1799",biesboer@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-threats-genetic-diversity-and-conservation-options-wild-rice,,,,
2953,"Understanding Threats, Genetic Diversity, and Conservation Options for Wild Rice",2013,98000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04o","$97,000 the first year and $98,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research the genetic diversity of wild rice population throughout Minnesota for use in related conservation and restoration efforts. This appropriation is contingent upon demonstration of review and cooperation with the Native American tribal nations in Minnesota. Equipment purchased with this appropriation must be available for future publicly funded projects at no charge except for typical operating expenses. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,98000,,,2.68,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW The ecological, economic, and cultural and historical values embodied by wild rice is said to be unmatched by any other native plant species in Minnesota. However, naturally occurring wild rice in the state now faces a multitude of threats, such as loss of habitat from development, competition from invasive species, impacts from mining and other industrial activity, and hydrologic changes in lakes, rivers, and streams. It is recognized that to preserve wild rice in Minnesota it is critical to maintain its genetic diversity, yet knowledge of genetic diversity in wild rice is limited. Scientists at the University of Minnesota's Department of Plant Biology are using this appropriation to study the genetic diversity of wild rice in Minnesota in order to enhance options and inform best practices for wild rice protection and restoration. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Wild rice (Zizania palustris L.) was studied using DNA-based single sequence repeats and the tools of bioinformatics to determine the genetic diversity of wild rice among 70 populations across the state of Minnesota. This study had two objectives: 1) to document genetic diversity of wild rice populations; and 2) assess the usefulness of genetic information for the conservation of this important wild species in Minnesota. Results showed that genetic diversity of the populations in Minnesota is relatively high with a range of 0.37 to 0.73 in heterozygosity and a mean of 0.54. Hetereozygosity can range between 0.0 to 1.0 indicating that genetic diversity among wild rice populations is reasonably high. This also means that many populations are quite unique from a genetic standpoint. Two genetic phylograms are presented. These are figures that illustrate the genetic relationships among the populations using two different genetic models. Examples are given to illustrate how genetics may be used when restoring or rebuilding populations of wild rice. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION This project will be disseminated via a website report and via seminars and presentations both nationally and regionally. The data will be useful to resource managers across the state who are managing populations of wild rice. The genetics of wild rice in Minnesota has not been explored in detail, thus resource managers will now have another tool to use when making decisions about restoration of wild rice populations. The results will be published in a nationally recognized peer reviewed journal.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,David,Biesboer,"U of MN","250 BioSci, 1445 Gortner Ave","St Paul",MN,55345,"(612) 625-1799",biesboer@umn.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Research","University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-threats-genetic-diversity-and-conservation-options-wild-rice,,,,
10003492,"Update Statewide Land Cover Use Map",2015,300000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05a","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to update Minnesota's land cover data at moderate spatial resolution statewide and at high resolution for selected areas, distribute products, and provide training. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,300000,,,4.35,"U of MN","Public College/University","Land and water conservation efforts require accurate information about land cover and land use. Minnesota’s land cover and land use data has not been updated since 2000 and so does not reflect changes since that time resulting from growth and development, agricultural production, or landscape cover. Researchers at the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to conduct a statewide update and enhancement of land cover and land use data and make it freely available online for use by government and non-government organizations involved in land and water conservation.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05a.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Joseph,Knight,"U of MN","1530 Cleveland Ave N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-5354",jknight@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-statewide-land-cover-use-map-0,,,,
10004570,"Utilization of Dairy Farm Wastewater for Sustainable Production",2017,475000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 07d","$475,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris to develop and evaluate an integrated system that recycles and uses nutrients in dairy wastewater from feedlots and milk processing, thereby reducing nutrients from agricultural runoff, and to provide outreach on adoption of new technologies. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN - WCROC","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_07d.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bradley,Heins,"U of MN - WCROC","46352 State Hwy 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",hein0106@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/utilization-dairy-farm-wastewater-sustainable-production,,,,
10021704,"Voyageurs Wolf Project ? Phase II",2021,575000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$575,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study summertime wolf predation on deer, moose, and other species in the Voyageurs region to inform management of wildlife. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Wolf predation in summer is almost unknown but critical to deer, moose, wolf, and disease management. We?ll measure wolf predation rates on these species and promote Voyageurs? region wildlife.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Joseph,Bump,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/voyageurs-wolf-project-phase-ii,,,,
10021704,"Voyageurs Wolf Project ? Phase II",2020,575000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$575,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study summertime wolf predation on deer, moose, and other species in the Voyageurs region to inform management of wildlife. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","Wolf predation in summer is almost unknown but critical to deer, moose, wolf, and disease management. We?ll measure wolf predation rates on these species and promote Voyageurs? region wildlife.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Joseph,Bump,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",https://cfans.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/voyageurs-wolf-project-phase-ii,,,,
10004578,"Waste Heat Recovery with Efficient Thermoelectric Energy Generators",2017,400000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop thermoelectric energy generators using advanced, high-performance materials able to more efficiently capture waste heat and transform the heat into electricity. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_07b.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Uwe,Kortshagen,"U of MN","111 Church St SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-4028",kortshagen@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/waste-heat-recovery-efficient-thermoelectric-energy-generators,,,,
10002271,"Wastewater Nitrogen Removal Technology to Protect Water Quality",2018,450000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$450,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a technology for inexpensive low-energy nitrogen removal in wastewater. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Novak,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE, 122 Civil Engineering Bldg",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 626-9846",novak010@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wastewater-nitrogen-removal-technology-protect-water-quality,,,,
10004530,"Wastewater Treatment Process Improvements",2017,398000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04k","$398,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to characterize and quantify the nutrient-removing microorganisms used for municipal wastewater treatment, in order to improve the process used to reduce total nitrogen discharge. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04k.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,LaPara,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-6028",lapar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wastewater-treatment-process-improvements,,,,
10012093,"Wastewater Nutrient Reduction through Industrial Source Reduction Assistance",2020,200000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide technical assistance for industrial facilities to optimize their processes, reduce nutrient loads to wastewater treatment facilities, and improve water quality. The economic savings and water quality improvements achieved through this work must be documented.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University","Provide industrial, source reduction technical assistance to reduce nutrient discharge to wastewater treatment facilities through industrial process optimization. Document impact of nutrient reduction on wastewater operations and discharge quality.",,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Babcock,"U of MN","200 Oak St SE, Suite 350-1",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-4678",lbabcock@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wastewater-nutrient-reduction-through-industrial-source-reduction-assistance,,,,
2260,"Waters of Minnesota Documentary on Watersheds",2009,349000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$349,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Bell Museum of Natural History to begin the development of an educational documentary television series on the waters of Minnesota designed to promote watershed understanding and citizen action in protecting, restoring, and conserving water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2011, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota - Bell Museum","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results The documentary film that resulted from this project, Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story, examines our relationship to the Mississippi River and its surrounding watershed through the competing interests of food, fuel, and environment. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus, fertilizers essential to the growth of plants, are contaminating the nation's rivers, lakes, and aquifers at the same time as precious soils wash away. The film tells the complex story of these troubled waters, both here in Minnesota and downstream as far away as the Gulf of Mexico, and highlights innovative solutions, such as high-tech farmers that practice precision agriculture and conservation farming methods; cattle farming while maintaining perennial cover on the landscape; and new technologies that hold water back on the land. Farmers, scientists, and entrepreneurs offer new ideas for meeting the goals of an ambitious, food-producing nation while ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of one of its most precious resources: the Mississippi River and its watershed. Engaging, serious, and hopeful documentary video has proven to be an innovative and effective environmental education tool that reaches a broad audience of students and adults. Following the successful model of the recent Emmy award-winning television series Minnesota: A History of the Land, this new documentary will be broadcast on public television and be available in DVD format for local distribution. Project Results Use and Dissemination Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story will be broadcast on Twin Cities Public Television. Subsequent broadcasts are planned for the Minnesota Channel. Public television stations along the length of the Mississippi River will have the opportunity to air the film. A public premiere screening event is planned for October 3, 2010. The documentary is available in professional quality DVD format for educational uses. The DVD will be distributed to Mississippi River venues (e.g. the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Interpretive Center). ""Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story"" was the winner of three 2011 Emmy Awards: Best Topical Documentary, Best Writer (Program - Non-news), and Best Editor (Program - Non-news). View ""Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story"" online for free on the Twin Cities Public Television website. ",,"Final Report ",2008-07-01,2010-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/waters-minnesota-documentary-watersheds,,,,
10029725,"Water and Climate Information to Enhance Community Resilience",2022,564000,"M.L. 2022, , Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 04f ","$564,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide information on potential future water resources to communities and individuals to guide adaptation planning. ","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tracy,Twine,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",twine@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-and-climate-information-enhance-community-resilience,,,,
10021787,"What's Bugging Minnesota's Insect-Eating Birds?",2022,199000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$199,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute to examine the relationship between insect abundance, timing of insect availability, and breeding success for multiple bird species across land-use intensities to develop comprehensive guidelines to conserve bird and insect diversity.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Examine the relationship between insect abundance, timing of insect availability and breeding success for multiple bird species across land-use intensities to develop comprehensive guidelines to conserve bird and insect diversity. ",,"Work Plan ",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/whats-bugging-minnesotas-insect-eating-birds,,,,
10021787,"What's Bugging Minnesota's Insect-Eating Birds?",2021,199000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$199,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute to examine the relationship between insect abundance, timing of insect availability, and breeding success for multiple bird species across land-use intensities to develop comprehensive guidelines to conserve bird and insect diversity.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","Public College/University","Examine the relationship between insect abundance, timing of insect availability and breeding success for multiple bird species across land-use intensities to develop comprehensive guidelines to conserve bird and insect diversity. ",,"Work Plan ",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN, Duluth - NRRI","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Hermantown,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2694",,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/whats-bugging-minnesotas-insect-eating-birds,,,,
10021734,"White Nose Bat Syndrome Biological Control: Phase 3",2021,440000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$440,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue assessing and developing a biocontrol agent for white-nose syndrome in bats.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Pharmacy","Public College/University","Testing of best biocontrol microbes for controlling white nose syndrome (WNS) in bats: Mapping of fungal pathogen in environmental reservoirs and field testing with biological control candidates.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Christine,Salomon,"U of MN, College of Pharmacy","308 SE Harvard St ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-1900",https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-nose-bat-syndrome-biological-control-phase-3,,,,
10021734,"White Nose Bat Syndrome Biological Control: Phase 3",2020,440000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$440,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue assessing and developing a biocontrol agent for white-nose syndrome in bats.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Pharmacy","Public College/University","Testing of best biocontrol microbes for controlling white nose syndrome (WNS) in bats: Mapping of fungal pathogen in environmental reservoirs and field testing with biological control candidates.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Christine,Salomon,"U of MN, College of Pharmacy","308 SE Harvard St ",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-1900",https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-nose-bat-syndrome-biological-control-phase-3,,,,
2256,"Wildlife Disease Data Surveillance and Analysis",2009,100000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 05f","$100,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to develop a GIS-based database that catalogs symptoms and conditions observed in injured wildlife.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota","Public College/University","Overall Project Outcome and Results Wildlife is an integral part of the complex interrelationship between human, animal, and environmental health, yet there is no centralized system for collection of wildlife health data. The study of wildlife health is limited by the logistics and expenses involved with sample acquisition. Wildlife rehabilitation centers represent an untapped resource as they admit a larger number of wild animals with a greater variety of species than any other resource. This project developed a centralized database for tracking morbidity and mortality of wildlife seen in wildlife rehabilitation centers in Minnesota. A central goal was the development of standardized terminology, a critical step in the ability to integrate data from multiple rehabilitation centers. Initially, a survey was designed and distributed to ascertain current practices for clinical wildlife health data management. Next, a series of workshops was held with experts in the field of wildlife health to define data sets for signalment, animal recovery information, cause of admission and initial clinical signs. The animal recovery and signalment descriptors were used to integrate 10 years of historical data from Minnesota's two largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities. This established baseline data for normal patterns of wildlife admissions and created a preliminary GIS and web-based information system. A pilot project involving six wildlife hospitals focusing on avian species susceptible to lead poisoning, was begun to evaluate the functionality of the circumstances of admission, clinical signs and pathophysiological diagnosis terminology. This project is ongoing. The results of this project were instrumental in the creation of a template for wildlife health data reporting and the development of a system for surveillance of wildlife health issues. This information will be important for wildlife conservation projects, wildlife management, disease surveillance, and as an indicator of ecosystem health. The data can be accessed through the new web site, http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/cwhi/, or by contacting The Raptor Center. Project Results Use and Dissemination The information resulting from this project has already been used to inform the development of a wildlife health reporting system being developed by the Wildlife Center of Virginia and to be distributed to wildlife rehabilitation centers around the country. A secondary outcome of this project, the development of a collaborative group called the Clinical Wildlife Health Initiative, has resulted in the expansion of this work to a national level. Discussions are underway on the potential use of this information in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service permitting process for rehabilitation center reporting, as well as the use of the new system for long-term monitoring at rehabilitation centers along the Gulf Coast as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. ",,"Final Report ",2008-07-01,2010-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wildlife-disease-data-surveillance-and-analysis,,,,
10029639,"Wind Wave and Boating Impacts on Inland Lakes",2023,415000,"M.L. 2023, , Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c ","$415,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory to conduct a field study to measure the impacts of boat propeller wash and boat wakes on lake bottoms, shorelines, and water quality compared to the impacts of wind-generated waves.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2026-06-30,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeffrey,Marr,"U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory","2 Third Ave SE ",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 624-4363",marrx003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wind-wave-and-boating-impacts-inland-lakes,,,,
10021731,"Workshops and Outreach to Protect Raptors from Lead Poisoning",2021,133000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 05j","$133,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Raptor Center, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and other conservation partners, to provide hunters with outreach and workshops on alternatives to lead hunting ammunition, including copper ammunition as an alternative, and to promote voluntary selection of nontoxic ammunition to protect raptors and other wildlife in Minnesota from accidental lead poisoning caused by ingestion of ammunition fragments.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Raptor Center","Public College/University","This program will provide hunters with information and hands-on experience involving non-toxic rifle ammunition and promote voluntary change in hunter ammunition choices to reduce unintended wildlife deaths.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN, Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4745",https://www.raptor.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/workshops-and-outreach-protect-raptors-lead-poisoning,,,,
10021731,"Workshops and Outreach to Protect Raptors from Lead Poisoning",2020,133000,"M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 05j","$133,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Raptor Center, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and other conservation partners, to provide hunters with outreach and workshops on alternatives to lead hunting ammunition, including copper ammunition as an alternative, and to promote voluntary selection of nontoxic ammunition to protect raptors and other wildlife in Minnesota from accidental lead poisoning caused by ingestion of ammunition fragments.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, Raptor Center","Public College/University","This program will provide hunters with information and hands-on experience involving non-toxic rifle ammunition and promote voluntary change in hunter ammunition choices to reduce unintended wildlife deaths.",,"Work Plan",2021-07-01,2024-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Ponder,"U of MN, Raptor Center","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-4745",https://www.raptor.umn.edu/,,"University of Minnesota ",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/workshops-and-outreach-protect-raptors-lead-poisoning,,,,