Creating Seed Sources of Early-Blooming Plants for Pollinators

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
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 2022
End Date
June 2026
Project Overview

We will establish new populations of early-season flowers by hand harvesting and planting species that are currently lacking in prairie restorations and are essential to pollinator health.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 08c
Appropriation Language

$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to establish new populations of early-season flowers by hand-harvesting and propagating species that are currently lacking in prairie restorations and that are essential to pollinator health. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Christina
Last Name
Locke
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
christina.locke@state.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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