Assessing Natural Resource Benefits Provided by Lichens and Mosses
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$213,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
The proposed project aims to better understand the impacts that moss and lichens may have on water and pollution.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2019 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e
Appropriation Language
$213,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to survey, map, and analyze mosses and lichens across the state, including their moisture-retention capacity, effects on hydrology, and ability to filter airborne pollutants. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$213,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".
Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on "Work Plan" under "Project Details".
Project Manager
First Name
Daniel
Last Name
Stanton
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
1479 Gortner Ave, 140 Gortner Labs
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(651) 494-7625
Email
stan0477@umn.edu
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