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Accelerated Prairie Management, Survey, Acquisition, and Evaluation
Recipient: 
MN DNR
2009 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$1,250,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Funds will be used by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to benefit the less than 1% of remaining prairie lands in the western and southern portions of the state. Specific work includes: 1) conducting a rapid assessment of the status of remaining native prairie sites in the state; 2) accelerating the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) in the prairie region of the state; 3) providing increased technical assistance to private prairie landowners; 4) accelerating management of public and private prairie lands; 5) monitoring and evaluating prairie condition and associated wildlife; and 6) acquiring approximately 150 acres of prairie natural areas, prairie bank easements, and buffers.

Accelerating Plans for Integrated Control of the Common Carp
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2009 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$550,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

The common carp, first introduced and widely distributed across the United States in the late 1800s, is one of the most damaging invasive fish species in Minnesota and around the country. Common carp reduce food sources needed by native fish, stir up sediment and reduce water clarity, and harm underwater plants that maintain water quality and provide food and shelter for other fish. Various methods of control have proven either unsuccessful or environmentally damaging. These funds enable the University of Minnesota to continue, expand, and accelerate research into new and better options for controlling common carp by building upon major findings from a previous Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funded phase of this research [ML 2005, First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 11, Subd 5(g)], which identified recruitment (i.e. the process by which newly hatched fish survive to a year in age) as a key weakness in the life history of the common carp.

Statewide
Acceleration of Minnesota Conservation Assistance
Recipient: 
BWSR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$313,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$312,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

A conservation partnership to employ 8 field technicians to secure enrollment and retention of 25,000 ac. of critical grasslands, wetlands and forest on private land in MN.

Statewide
Acceleration of Minnesota Conservation Assistance
Recipient: 
BWSR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$313,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$312,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

A conservation partnership to employ 8 field technicians to secure enrollment and retention of 25,000 ac. of critical grasslands, wetlands and forest on private land in MN.

Statewide
Acceleration of Minnesota Conservation Assistance
Recipient: 
BWSR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$313,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$312,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

A conservation partnership to employ 8 field technicians to secure enrollment and retention of 25,000 ac. of critical grasslands, wetlands and forest on private land in MN.

Statewide
Acceleration of Minnesota Conservation Assistance
Recipient: 
BWSR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$313,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$312,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

A conservation partnership to employ 8 field technicians to secure enrollment and retention of 25,000 ac. of critical grasslands, wetlands and forest on private land in MN.

Agricultural and Urban Runoff Water Quality Treatment Analysis
Recipient: 
Blue Earth County Drainage Authority
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$485,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

The project will improve water quality, enhance ecological value, and provide a model/tool for agricultural drainage improvements. The results will be beneficial to producers and the environment on future projects.

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.

Statewide
Aquatic Invasive Species
Recipient: 
MN DNR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,177,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,513,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Statewide
Aquatic Invasive Species
Recipient: 
MN DNR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,177,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,513,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Statewide
Aquatic Invasive Species
Recipient: 
MN DNR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,177,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,513,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Statewide
Aquatic Invasive Species
Recipient: 
MN DNR
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,177,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,513,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
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.

Statewide
Assessing Septic System Discharge to Lakes
Recipient: 
USGS
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$594,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Minnesota Lakes are vulnerable to septic-system discharge of estrogenic and pharmaceutical compounds.  Proposed work assesses septic and watershed influences on levels of contamination and biological responses.

Assessment of Minnesota River Antibiotic Concentrations
Recipient: 
University of St. Thomas
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$95,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$95,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

We will examine the potential threat of antibiotics in the Minnesota River. We will measure antibiotic concentrations and antibiotic resistance and assess the contributions of farm runoff and wastewater treatment.

Assessment of Minnesota River Antibiotic Concentrations
Recipient: 
University of St. Thomas
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$95,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$95,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

We will examine the potential threat of antibiotics in the Minnesota River. We will measure antibiotic concentrations and antibiotic resistance and assess the contributions of farm runoff and wastewater treatment.

Assessment of Riparian Buffers in the Whitewater River Watershed
Recipient: 
Whitewater Joint Powers Board
2009 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$52,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Funds enable an effort in southeastern Minnesota led by the Whitewater Joint Powers Board that will assist in the prioritization of stream restoration efforts to improve water quality and habitat and in the enforcement of riparian buffers. An inventory of streams and adjacent land use and a survey of riparian landowners throughout the region will be conducted.

Statewide
Assessment of Shallow Lake Management
Recipient: 
DNR
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$262,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

We propose studies of 160 shallow lakes in Minnesota.  Results will clarify major causes for deterioration and evaluate results of current management efforts.  Goals are cost-effective future lake management.

Lake
Ballast Water Sampling Method Development and Treatment Technology
Recipient: 
MPCA
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$300,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Provide foundation for the MPCA to conduct monitoring for aquatic invasive species in ballast water discharges to Minnesota waters of Lake Superior and test effectiveness of ballast water treatment systems.

Best Practices for Native Prairie Management
Recipient: 
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
2009 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$45,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will provide assistance to land managers and recreation professionals to work collaboratively to protect, restore, and sustain remaining native prairie areas throughout the state. Funds will be used to assemble and provide information on best practices for native prairie management through field demonstrations and regional workshops.

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.

Biofuel Production and Wildlife Conservation in Working Prairies
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2009 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,000
2007 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$500,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Biofuels are likely to be an important component of future energy production. Biofuel production in Minnesota and around the globe has the potential to either improve conditions for wildlife species or make conditions markedly worse. The University of Minnesota will identify and research management practices that promote wildlife conservation and associated habitat biodiversity on future working prairies used for renewable bioenergy production.

Biofuel Production and Wildlife Conservation in Working Prairies
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2009 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,000
2007 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$500,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Biofuels are likely to be an important component of future energy production. Biofuel production in Minnesota and around the globe has the potential to either improve conditions for wildlife species or make conditions markedly worse. The University of Minnesota will identify and research management practices that promote wildlife conservation and associated habitat biodiversity on future working prairies used for renewable bioenergy production.

Biofuel Production and Wildlife Conservation in Working Prairies
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2009 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,000
2007 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$500,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Biofuels are likely to be an important component of future energy production. Biofuel production in Minnesota and around the globe has the potential to either improve conditions for wildlife species or make conditions markedly worse. The University of Minnesota will identify and research management practices that promote wildlife conservation and associated habitat biodiversity on future working prairies used for renewable bioenergy production.