"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"
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031452,"Bioacoustics for Species Monitoring and Conservation - Phase 2",2025,568000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08j","$568,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess avian diversity at the statewide scale by developing a citizen science bioacoustics monitoring program with an initial focus on private lands.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,10.96,"U of MN","Public College/University","This study will leverage our current bioacoustics monitoring framework to assess avian diversity at the statewide scale through a citizen science acoustic monitoring program, with a focus on private lands.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Elena,West,"U of MN","135 Skok Hall 2003 Upper Buford Circle","Saint Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 743-1530",elwest@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bioacoustics-species-monitoring-and-conservation-phase-2,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031445,"Can Increased Tree Diversity Increase Community Diversity?",2025,415000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c","$415,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate impacts of increasing tree diversity on wildlife, plant and fungal communities, and carbon storage within aspen forests in northern Minnesota to develop best management practices for mixed woodland systems.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,6.58,"U of MN","Public College/University","While aspen is one of the most dominant forest types, predicted future conditions will negatively impact aspen growth. Increasing tree diversity can provide increase ecological and economic resilience.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Marcella,Windmuller-Campione,"U of MN","115 Green Hall 1530 Cleveland Ave. N.","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(847) 772-5458",mwind@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/can-increased-tree-diversity-increase-community-diversity,,,,
10031373,"Characterizing Tree Cavities and Use by Minnesota's Wildlife",2025,349000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$349,000 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 effects of forest management on Minnesota's primary cavity engineer, the pileated woodpecker, and on the wildlife that rely on the cavities that pileated woodpeckers create. This appropriation is also to develop management guidelines.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,3.57,"U of MN","Public College/University","Pileated Woodpeckers are keystone habitat modifiers that support an array of game, non-game, and conservation concern species. Additional information is needed to understand cavity dynamics for these species.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexis,Grinde,"U of MN","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2747",agrinde@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/characterizing-tree-cavities-and-use-minnesotas-wildlife,,,,
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,,,,
10031401,"Climate Change and Management Effects on Methane Cycling in Lakes",2025,540000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$540,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collect monitoring data and create a model to measure the effects of increased temperature and precipitation on lake and wetland water quality, habitat, and greenhouse gas emissions and evaluate lake management options under changing climate conditions.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,4.76,"U of MN","Public College/University","Rising temperatures and increased precipitation contribute to decreased oxygen and increased methane in Minnesota lakes and wetlands. We will identify impacts on water quality and methane emissions, providing management guidance.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,James,Cotner,"U of MN","1479 Gortner Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 485-2881",cotne002@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/climate-change-and-management-effects-methane-cycling-lakes,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10002257,"County Geologic Atlases - Continuation",2017,2000000,"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,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-continuation,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031382,"Distribution and Population Status of Weasels in Minnesota",2025,400000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$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 determine the distribution, relative abundance, and spatial occupancy patterns of small weasel species in Minnesota to fill key knowledge gaps in weasel distribution and status in Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,5.7,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will determine the distribution, relative density, and spatial occupancy patterns of 3 small weasel species in Minnesota to fill key knowledge gaps in weasel distribution and status in Minnesota.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Joyce,"U of MN","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2656",joyc0073@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/distribution-and-population-status-weasels-minnesota,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031437,"Early Detection of Invasive Viruses in Native Pollinators",2025,200000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to create a baseline inventory of the quantity and diversity of viruses in, and determine the threat of these viruses to, Minnesota native bees.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.82,"U of MN","Public College/University","Forewarned is Forearmed: Our goal is to protect the newly described MN DNR native bees from invasive virus-derived diseases and population declines.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Declan,Schroeder,"U of MN","1365 Gortner Ave Veterinary Population Medicine","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 626-1916",dcschroe@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/early-detection-invasive-viruses-native-pollinators,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031402,"Enhancing Wastewater Treatment through Genetic Sequencing",2025,553000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$553,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to generate genome sequences for and assess the ability of bacteria growing in wastewater treatment bioreactors to improve phosphorus and nitrogen removal from wastewater in Minnesota and to produce novel pharmaceutical compounds. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.5,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will generate genome sequences of bacteria growing in wastewater treatment bioreactors, allowing us to improve phosphorus and nitrogen removal from wastewater in Minnesota and to discover novel pharmaceutical compounds.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,LaPara,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Drive SE",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 624-6028",lapar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-wastewater-treatment-through-genetic-sequencing,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031374,"Fate of Minnesota's Lakes in the Next Century",2025,453000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d","$453,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use new modeling techniques to quantify how water quality of Minnesota's lakes will change in the next century under future land use and climate change scenarios and to create an online web tool to display the results. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, 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'.",,,,,,,6.66,"U of MN","Public College/University","This proposal aims to answer this question: How would the water quality of Minnesota's lakes change in the next century under future scenarios of urbanization, agricultural growth, and climate change?",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-07-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ardeshir,Ebtehaj,"U of MN","2 3rd Ave SE #378",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 301-1483",ebtehaj@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fate-minnesotas-lakes-next-century,,,,
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,,,,
10031408,"Flood and Drought Modeling for Minnesota",2025,499000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j","$499,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to compile new and existing data and develop a tool to provide cities and watershed districts with quantitative estimates of the effects of land use and climate change on floods and droughts.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,3.2,"U of MN","Public College/University","This project will analyze existing and projected data to develop simple tools to predict the effect of land use and climate change on extreme floods and droughts.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Nieber,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-6724",nieber@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/flood-and-drought-modeling-minnesota,,,,
10031404,"Fluorine Beyond PFAS: Pesticide and Pharmaceutical Degradation",2025,400000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f","$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify fluorinated pesticides and pharmaceuticals that degrade into potentially persistent or toxic byproducts and to analyze the microbes, processes, and conditions involved to inform bioremediation and development of more sustainable chemistries.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.79,"U of MN","Public College/University","The project will assess chemical and biological defluorination activities in environmental samples and identify the microorganisms, metabolic pathways, and intermediates resulting from degradation of fluorinated pesticides and pharmaceuticals.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,William,Arnold,"U of MN","500 Pillsbury Dr SE Department of Civil, Env, and Geo- Engineering",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8582",arnol032@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fluorine-beyond-pfas-pesticide-and-pharmaceutical-degradation,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031393,"Geologic Atlases for Water Resource Management",2025,1236000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03w","$1,236,000 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'.",,,,,,,15.96,"U of MN","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 4 complete atlases.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Lusardi,"U of MN","Minnesota Geological Survey 2609 Territorial Road","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 626-5119",lusar001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/geologic-atlases-water-resource-management-1,,,,
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,,,,
10031395,"Harnessing Cover Crops and Roots for Sustainable Cropping",2025,375000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03y","$375,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine carbon sequestration, nitrogen credit potential, water use, and performance of cover crops in corn-soybean and corn-soybean-wheat rotations in southern Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,16,"U of MN","Public College/University","This project proposes to increase the adoption of cover cropping in southwest Minnesota to address issues of loss of diversity and environmental degradation. By generating important information on cover crops,",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Axel,"Garcia y Garcia","U of MN","Southwest Research and Outreach Center 23669 130th Street",Lamberton,MN,56152-1326,"(507) 752-7372",axel@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/harnessing-cover-crops-and-roots-sustainable-cropping,,,,
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,,,,
10031392,"Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Minnesota Raptors",2025,187000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03v","$187,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to evaluate Minnesota raptors for current or past infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus to better understand disease transmission and outbreak impacts on raptor populations.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.1,"U of MN","Public College/University","Evaluation of Minnesota raptors, in rehabilitation and free ranging settings, for current or previous exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus to better understand outbreak impacts to raptor populations.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Victoria,Hall,"U of MN","1920 Fitch Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-9753",hall2112@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-and-minnesota-raptors,,,,
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,,,,
10031440,"Improving Agricultural Ecosystems through Autonomous Weed Control",2025,978000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$978,000 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 develop green hydrogen- and solar-powered autonomous mowers to remove weeds in row crop fields and improve agricultural ecosystems through reduction of herbicide and fossil fuel use. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,11.09,"U of MN","Public College/University","Autonomous robots, powered by green hydrogen and solar power, designed to remove weeds in row crop fields can improve agricultural ecosystems with reduced herbicide application and fossil fuel use.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Buchanan,"U of MN","46352 State Hwy. 329",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-1711",buch0123@morris.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-agricultural-ecosystems-through-autonomous-weed-control,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031398,"Integrated Population Modeling for Trumpeter Swans",2025,180000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03bb","$180,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to compile and use all available data to model historical population abundance and estimate future population dynamics of Minnesota trumpeter swans.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.16,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will compile all available data for Minnesota Trumpeter Swans and use these sources to model historical population abundance and predict future population dynamics.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Todd,Arnold,"U of MN","135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle University of Minnesota","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-2220",arnol065@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/integrated-population-modeling-trumpeter-swans,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031442,"Managing Future Floods and Droughts in Minnesota",2025,460000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 07e","$460,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to leverage new statewide climate data to assess future change in the duration, frequency, and magnitude of heavy precipitation and drought events and engage communities to prepare for these extremes.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,4.9,"U of MN","Public College/University","Leveraging new statewide climate data, we will assess future change in the duration, frequency and magnitude of heavy precipitation and drought events and engage communities to prepare for these extremes.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Amanda,Farris,"U of MN","439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle","St Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 625-9204",afarris@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/managing-future-floods-and-droughts-minnesota,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031434,"Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center - Phase 7",2025,7000000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a","$7,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center, for 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, and is available until June 30, 2030, 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'.",,,,,,,8.25,"U of MN","Public College/University","The Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) requests $7 million to fund up to 20 new, high-priority applied TIS research projects to improve Minnesota's natural and agricultural resources.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2030-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Heather,Koop,"U of MN","277 Coffey Hall 1420 Eckles Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55108-1034,"(651) 368-2074",hkoop@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-invasive-terrestrial-plants-and-pests-center-phase-7,,,,
10031449,"Minnesota Microbes for Enhanced Biodegradation of Microplastics",2025,524000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08g","$524,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to investigate the potential of natural and indigenous microbes to biodegrade conventional plastics in contaminated soils and waters across the state. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,7.68,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will investigate the potential of natural microbes indigenous to Minnesota to biodegrade conventional plastics in the environment as a means for cleaning contaminated soils and waters across the state.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brett,Barney,"U of MN","304 BioAgEng Building 1390 Eckles Ave","Saint Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 562-3061",bbarney@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-microbes-enhanced-biodegradation-microplastics,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031435,"Mitigating the Spread of Invasive Jumping Worms",2025,470000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$470,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop integrated pest management strategies to mitigate the threat that invasive jumping worms pose to soil organic matter and seedlings in Minnesota forests.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,6.2,"U of MN","Public College/University","Jumping worms are an invasive, exotic that poses a threat to forests by removing soil organic matter and seedlings. It is necessary to develop IPM tactics for mitigating jumping worms.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Vera,Krischik,"U of MN","1980 Folwell Ave # 219","Saint Paul",MN,55108-1034,"(612) 625-7044",krisc001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitigating-spread-invasive-jumping-worms,,,,
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,,,,
10031376,"Monitoring Minnesota's Insects: Connecting Habitat to Insect Prey",2025,199000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$199,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to investigate the ecological roles of and energy transfer by certain Minnesota insects throughout their life cycles and to train future insect researchers on field techniques.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,3.1,"U of MN","Public College/University","The protection of insect-feeding animals is reliant on sustained insect abundance. We will investigate the ecological roles and energy transfer by Minnesota insects and train future insect researchers",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-07-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Matthew,Petersen,"U of MN","University of Minnesota 219 Hodson Hall, 1980 Folwell Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1281",pet03207@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/monitoring-minnesotas-insects-connecting-habitat-insect-prey,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031384,"New Small Mammal Monitoring Methods for Minnesota",2025,199000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$199,000 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 camera trapping methods as a new tool to collect foundational data and fill key knowledge gaps in the status of small mammal species in Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.69,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will develop camera trapping methods for small mammals, a new tool in the toolbox to to fill key knowledge gaps in status of Minnesota mammal species.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Moen,"U of MN","5013 Miller Trunk Hwy Natural Resources Research Institute - UMD",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 788-2610",rmoen@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-small-mammal-monitoring-methods-minnesota,,,,
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,,,,
10031405,"Novel Nutrient Recovery Process from Wastewater Treatment Plants",2025,486000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$486,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to continue to develop an integrated process to promote nutrient removal and recovery and renewable energy production at rural municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,4.8,"U of MN","Public College/University","This proposal requests renewed 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 ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bo,Hu,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Ave","Saint Paul",MN,55108-1038,"(612) 625-4215",bhu@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/novel-nutrient-recovery-process-wastewater-treatment-plants-0,,,,
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,,,,
10031415,"Phenology Investigations in Minnesota Schools",2025,392000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$392,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide professional development workshops in greater Minnesota for teachers to use phenology curriculum and community science resources in environmental education.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,3.03,"U of MN","Public College/University","Provide professional development workshops at three Greater Minnesota locations for 60 teachers to use phenology education curriculum and community science resources, reaching >7,000 students in the first three years.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Blair,"U of MN","2003 Upper Buford Circle Ste 135","Saint Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 644-1591",blairrb@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phenology-investigations-minnesota-schools,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031390,"Preserving Minnesota Wildflower Information",2025,199000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03t","$199,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Bell Museum of Natural History, to preserve and enhance Minnesota Wildflowers Information, an online tool for plant identification, by integrating the content and functionality of the website with the Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas for public use as required by Laws 2017, chapter 96, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (e).","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.4,"U of MN","Public College/University","We propose to integrate Minnesota Wildflowers Information, an online tool for plant identification, with the Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas, to preserve and extend this popular ENTRF-supported resource for future use.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-08-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ya,Yang,"U of MN","714 Biological Sciences Center 1445 Gortner Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55108-1095,"(612) 625-6292",yangya@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-minnesota-wildflower-information,,,,
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,,,,
10031453,"Preventing PFAS and Microplastics Contaminants across Minnesota",2025,656000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08k","$656,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to help stop the flow of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics contaminants into Minnesota's environment by developing strategies and technologies to manage solid waste streams on site. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,6.63,"U of MN","Public College/University","This project helps Minnesota entities that directly or indirectly cause PFAS and microplastics contamination stop the flow of the contaminants by developing strategies to manage solid waste streams.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Roger,Ruan,"U of MN","1390 Eckles Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 804-2270",RUANX001@UMN.EDU,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preventing-pfas-and-microplastics-contaminants-across-minnesota,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031456,"Road Salt Pollution of Surface Waters from Groundwater",2025,622000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08n","$622,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to inform source-reduction efforts by developing a model to identify hot spots where road-salt-contaminated groundwater leads to chloride pollution of surface waters.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,5.25,"U of MN","Public College/University","We propose identifying hot spots of groundwater chloride pollution of surface waters due to excessive road salt use, which is a long term source increasing chloride impairment of surface waters.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,John,Gulliver,"U of MN","2 Third Ave SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414-2125,"(651) 202-0786",gulli003@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/road-salt-pollution-surface-waters-groundwater,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031385,"Status of Bats and Roost Trees after White-Nose Syndrome",2025,195000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$195,000 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 study changes in maternity roost trees and bat populations in the forested areas of Minnesota and to evaluate the effects of years of white-nose syndrome on Minnesota bats.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.78,"U of MN","Public College/University","We will deploy acoustic detectors and revisit roost trees identified in our previous ENRTF project to measure effect of seven years of white-nose syndrome on Minnesota bats.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Moen,"U of MN","5013 Miller Trunk Highway Natural Resources Research Institute - UMD",Duluth,MN,55811,"(218) 341-6271",rmoen@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright, Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/status-bats-and-roost-trees-after-white-nose-syndrome,,,,
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,,,,
10031386,"Sublethal Effects of Pesticides on the Invertebrate Community",2025,387000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03p","$387,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide data on pesticide contamination in soil and the insect community across the state and the effect of insecticide exposure on insect reproduction. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, 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'.",,,,,,,2.48,"U of MN","Public College/University","This project seeks to provide data on insecticide contamination in the soil and the insect community across the state and the effect of sublethal insecticide exposure on insect reproduction.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2028-07-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mingzi,Xu,"U of MN","Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior 1987 Upper Buford Cir","St Paul",MN,55108,"(405) 412-1021",xu000574@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sublethal-effects-pesticides-invertebrate-community,,,,
10031414,"Supporting Minnesota Teachers to Implement Culturally Sustaining Environmental Education",2025,295000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c","$295,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide workshops across Minnesota to train middle school and high school teachers in how to meet new state science standards by integrating western science and Indigenous perspectives in sustainability and water conservation education.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.32,"U of MN","Public College/University","To support teachers in addressing new science standards , we propose a series of workshops across Minnesota facilitating conversation about sustainability and water conservation, specifically integrating western science and Indigenous perspectives.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Seth,Thompson,"U of MN","420 Delaware Street SE A448 Mayo",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(605) 431-7747",thom2587@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/supporting-minnesota-teachers-implement-culturally-sustaining-environmental-education,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
10031389,"Understanding Native Fishes in the Bowfishing Era",2025,588000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03s","$588,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, to collect foundational biological information on a selection of native Minnesota fish to aid in sustainable management, improve recreational opportunities, and educate the public about these shared aquatic resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, 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'.",,,,,,,5.16,"U of MN","Public College/University","Minnesotans increasingly value native fishes. For example, >95% of bowfished species in MN are native, yet all are poorly understood. Foundational natural resource data is absolutely necessary for all stakeholders.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2028-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alec,Lackmann,"U of MN","Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Minnesota Duluth 140 Solon Campus Center, 1117 University Drive",Duluth,MN,55812-3000,"(218) 726-7443",alackman@d.umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/understanding-native-fishes-bowfishing-era,,,,
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,,,,
10031406,"Visitor Perceptions of Water Quality to Aid Lake Management",2025,379000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h","$379,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, to conduct an analysis of lake visitor perceptions, management actions, and water quality to inform lake management.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,3.22,"U of MN","Public College/University","Use mobile AI-assisted technologies to survey lake visitors. Assess perceptions of water quality and perceived threats. Combine survey data with water quality data and trend monitoring to inform lake management.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bonnie,Keeler,"U of MN","301 19th Ave. S. Humphrey School of Public Affairs",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-8905",keeler@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright, Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/visitor-perceptions-water-quality-aid-lake-management,,,,
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,,,,
10031417,"Water Science and Policy Fellowships for Minnesota",2025,407000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05f","$407,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Sea Grant College Program in Duluth to create a fellowship program to train Minnesota's workforce in water resource science and policy.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,0.5,"U of MN","Public College/University","Minnesota Sea Grant seeks to create a science-policy fellowship program to train Minnesota's science-policy workforce and advance Minnesota's water resource policy, emulating Sea Grants successful federal-level fellowship program.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexander,Frie,"U of MN","31 West College Street, Duluth, MN 55812 31 West College Street",Duluth,MN,55812,"(218) 726-8714",afrie@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-science-and-policy-fellowships-minnesota,,,,
10031430,"Water Quality and Robots: Experientially Educating Minnesotan Youth",2025,353000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05s","$353,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to provide opportunities for middle school youth to develop skills for measuring water quality using robotic water-quality sensing kits and communicating results through group study and hands-on projects.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.26,"U of MN","Public College/University","We propose robotics-based educational activities for middle-school youth on water quality in Minnesota. Youth will gain skills for measuring water quality and communicating results through group study and hands-on projects.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nikolaos,Papanikolopoulos,"U of MN","100 Union St SE 175 Shepherd Lab",Minneapolis,MN,55455,"(612) 625-0163",papan001@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-quality-and-robots-experientially-educating-minnesotan-youth,,,,
10031432,"Youth Conservation Empowerment Project",2025,70000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05u","$70,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Extension Center for Youth Development, to partner with Winona and Rochester alternative learning centers to connect, engage, and empower youth from underserved, culturally diverse, and low-income communities in year-long activities focused on nature, outdoors skills, and environmental service-learning.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,0.38,"U of MN","Public College/University","UMN Extension Center for Youth Development will partner with Winona and Rochester ALCs to engage 40 youth in year-long activities that connect, engage, and empower youth as environmental change-agents.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,Pokorney,"U of MN","140 Elton Hills Lane NW Suite 201",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 259-4648",pokorney@umn.edu,,"University of Minnesota ",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-conservation-empowerment-project,,,,