County Geologic Atlases - Part A, Mapping Geology

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN - MN Geological Survey
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

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.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n
Appropriation Language

$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.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Lusardi
Organization Name
U of MN - MN Geological Survey
Street Address
2609 Territorial Rd
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55114
Phone
(612) 626-5119
Email
lusar001@umn.edu
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