Protecting Minnesota's Beneficial Macroalgae: All Stoneworts Aren't Starry

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$811,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
MN DNR, Ecological and Water Resources Division
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

This statewide inventory will provide baseline data and build in-state knowledge on Minnesota's stoneworts, a diverse group of aquatic plants that are critical for clear lakes and healthy fish habitat.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b
Appropriation Language

$811,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to conduct a statewide inventory to provide baseline data and build in-state knowledge of Minnesota's native stoneworts, a diverse group of aquatic plants that support clear lakes and healthy fish habitat.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$811,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Donna
Last Name
Perleberg
Organization Name
MN DNR, Ecological and Water Resources Division
Street Address
500 Lafayette Rd
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 296-6157
Email
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ewr/index.html
Administered By
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Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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