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Statewide
Algae for Fuels Pilot Project
Recipient: 
U of MN
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$900,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

To demonstrate an innovative microalgae production system utilizing and treating wastewater. Algae are harvested and converted to biofules. Multiple ecological benefits including improving water quality, minimizing freshwater and land use.

Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center; Appropriation
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,000,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

To establish an Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center to address and solve aquatic invasive species (AIS) problems in the state.

Assessing Cumulative Impacts of Shoreline Development
Recipient: 
U of MN
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$300,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Research for future efforts for near-shore, in,water restoration and model development that predict outcomes of human activities to guide lake managers toward sustainable lake-shore development.

Bioacoustic Traps for Management of Round Goby
Recipient: 
U of MN - Duluth
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$175,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

We propose to develop a fish trap for the invasive round goby using novel bioacoustic technology, to provide early detection of its expansion, stop its spread, and reduce its population.

Lake
Change and Resilience in Boreal Forests in Northern Minnesota
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$75,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$75,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Locate areas where boreal tree species may persist in a warmer climate, assess whether temperate species can replace boreal species and whether invasive species may interfere with climate change adaptation.

Controlling the Movement of Invasive Fish Species
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$300,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

The ecological integrity of Minnesota’s waterways is threatened by invasive fish. We will  develop and test sonic barriers that will be effective in preventing and controlling the movement of carp.

County Geologic Atlas and South-Central Minnesota Groundwater (U of MN)
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota - MN Geological Survey
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$820,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Accelerate production of geologic (Part A) portions of County Geologic Atlases, which describe aquifer location, size, boundaries, and vulnerability to support wise use and protection of groundwater and other resources.

County Geologic Atlases and Related Hydrogeologic Research
Recipient: 
Minnesota Geological Survey
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$1,130,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

1) produce Part A county geologic atlases 2) establish hydrologic properties necessary to apply atlas mapping to water management 3) investigate the use of geochemical data in water management.

Statewide
County Geologic Atlases for Sustainable Water Management
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota - MN Geological Survey
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$600,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$600,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Geologic atlases provide information essential to sustainable management of ground water resources. They define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.

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Lake
Ecological and Hydrological Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer
Recipient: 
U of MN
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$636,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

The project assesses impacts of emerald ash borer on Minnesota's black ash swamps.  Results will quantify impacts on native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and hydrology.