Developing RNA Interference to Control Zebra Mussels
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
US Geological Survey
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
We propose to develop a genetic control tool that exploits the natural process of RNA silencing to effectively control zebra mussels without affecting other species.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2019 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d
Appropriation Language
$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the United States Geological Survey to develop a genetic control tool that exploits the natural process of RNA silencing to specifically target and effectively control zebra mussels without affecting other species or causing other nontarget effects. 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
$500,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Christopher
Last Name
Merkes
Organization Name
U.S. Geological Survey
Street Address
2630 Fanta Reed Rd
City
La Crosse
State
WI
Zip Code
54603
Phone
(608) 781-6316
Email
cmerkes@usgs.gov
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