Develop Market-Based Alternatives for Perennial Crops to Benefit Water Quality and Wildlife

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Science Museum of Minnesota
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Design and evaluate 10 market-based scenarios for perennial cropping systems and their potential to improve water quality and provide wildlife habitat. Create awareness through thought-provoking videos, fact sheets, and presentations.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c
Appropriation Language

$150,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for the St. Croix Watershed Research Station to design and evaluate at least six market-based scenarios for perennial cropping systems in Minnesota, including technological and economic feasibility, and estimate their potential to improve water quality and provide wildlife habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Shawn
Last Name
Schottler
Organization Name
Science Museum of Minnesota
Street Address
16910 152nd St N
City
Marine on St Croix
State
MN
Zip Code
55047
Phone
(651) 433-5953
Email
schottler@smm.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Phone
(800) 221-9444