Reintroduction and Interpretation of Bison in Minnesota State Parks

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
MN DNR
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2018
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h
Appropriation Language

$600,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to preserve American bison by reintroducing bison to Minneopa State Park and provide interpretive learning opportunities at Blue Mounds and Minneopa State Parks. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Edward
Last Name
Quinn
Organization Name
MN DNR
Street Address
500 Lafayette Rd, Box 39
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 259-5594
Email
edward.quinn@state.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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