Understanding Water Scarcity, Threats, and Values to Improve Management

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$234,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a
Appropriation Language

$234,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to model and map statewide water scarcity and abundance; assess water-related risks to industry, municipalities, and ecosystems; and quantify the economic values of changes in water quality and quantity in order to inform long-term water sustainability strategies. 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
$234,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Bonnie
Last Name
Keeler
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
1954 Buford Ave
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(651) 353-9294
Email
keeler@umn.edu
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