Conserving Black Terns And Forster's Terns In Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, Duluth - NRRI
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Black and Forster's tern populations have declined. Comprehensive assessment of distribution and breeding status will identify population limiting factors to inform best management practices and prioritize conservation and restoration.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o
Appropriation Language

$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess the distribution and breeding status of black tern and Forster's tern and to make conservation and restoration recommendations to improve the suitability of habitat for these two bird species in Minnesota.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o
Appropriation Language

$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess the distribution and breeding status of black tern and Forster's tern and to make conservation and restoration recommendations to improve the suitability of habitat for these two bird species in Minnesota.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
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
Annie
Last Name
Bracey
Organization Name
U of MN, Duluth - NRRI
Street Address
5013 Miller Trunk Hwy
City
Hermantown
State
MN
Zip Code
55811
Phone
(218) 788-2694
Email
https://www.nrri.umn.edu/
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