Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol Research and Implementation

Dept. of Agriculture

Quick Facts

Recipient: 
Dept. of Agriculture
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient Type: 
State Government
Status: 
In Progress
Activity Type: 
Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Research
Counties Affected 
Statewide

Project Details

Status: 
In Progress
Start Date: 
July 2011
End Date: 
June 2014

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year(s): 
2012
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b
Appropriation Language 

$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to assess a biocontrol method for suppressing emerald ash borers by testing bioagent winter survival potential, developing release and monitoring methods, and piloting implementation of emerald ash borer biocontrol. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$250,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s) 
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".
Measurable Outcome(s) 
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".
Fiscal Year(s): 
2013
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b
Appropriation Language 

$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to assess a biocontrol method for suppressing emerald ash borers by testing bioagent winter survival potential, developing release and monitoring methods, and piloting implementation of emerald ash borer biocontrol. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$250,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s) 
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".
Measurable Outcome(s) 
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".

Project Manager

Monika
Chandler
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert St N
St Paul
MN
55155
(651) 201-6537