Assessing the Contribution of Microhabitat Differences on Biological Effects in Bluegill Sunfish in Sullivan Lake, MN

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125,816
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
St. Cloud State University
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2010
End Date
June 2011
Activity Type
Analysis/Interpretation
Assessment/Evaluation
Monitoring
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

This project is a continuation of Statewide Lake study that revealed the obiquitous presence of endrocrine active compounds (EACs) in many MN Lakes. The initial project findings suggested two potential knowledge gaps in our understanding of EACs and their effects in lake environments. First, the sources of EACs and their entrance points into lakes need to be better defined than was possible in our previous statewide lake study. Second, fish habitats within the littoral zone of lakes where greatest biological production occurs, need to be matched with detailed, site-specific exposure patterns. SCSU will test the hypothesis that Biological Responses in Fish are Correlated with Microhabitat Exposure to Endocrine Active Compounds (EACs) within a lake rather then Mean EAC Exposure Across a Lake during this study. MPCA EAO staff will also provide technical assistance and oversight of the project.

2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125,816
Number of full time equivalents funded
.57
Project Manager
Salutation
Professor
First Name
Heiko L.
Last Name
Schoenfuss, Ph.D.
Phone
(320) 308-3130
Email
hschoenfuss@stcloudstate.edu
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
800-657-3864