Evaluation of Switchgrass as Biofuel Crop

Central Lakes College

Quick Facts

Recipient: 
Central Lakes College
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient Type: 
Public College/University
Status: 
In Progress
Activity Type: 
Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, 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. 06c
Appropriation Language 

$60,000 the first year and $60,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System for Central Lakes College in cooperation with the University of Minnesota to determine the invasion risk of selectively bred native grasses for biofuel production and develop strategies to minimize the invasion potential and impacts on biodiversity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$60,000
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. 06c
Appropriation Language 

$60,000 the first year and $60,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System for Central Lakes College in cooperation with the University of Minnesota to determine the invasion risk of selectively bred native grasses for biofuel production and develop strategies to minimize the invasion potential and impacts on biodiversity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$60,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s) 
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".
Measurable Outcome(s) 
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".

Project Manager

Jim
Eckberg
Central Lakes College
1830 Airport Rd
Staples
MN
56479
(612) 490-5050
Email: 
jeckberg@umn.edu