Understanding Impacts of Salt Usage on Minnesota Lakes, Rivers, and Groundwater
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$497,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Statewide
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04n
Appropriation Language
$497,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the current water-softening salt loads in Minnesota lakes, rivers, and groundwater, assess alternative water-softening materials and methods, and quantify the transport of de-icing and water-softening salt through the soil. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$497,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
John
Last Name
Gulliver
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
2 Third Ave SE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Phone
(612) 625-4080
Email
gulli003@umn.edu
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