Develop Sonar Data Mapping on Three Rivers to Assess Suitability for Native Mussel Habitat

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
National Park Service
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Anoka
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Anoka
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Washington
Project Overview

The acquisition of high-resolution sonar data provides important information essential for mapping mussel habitat while having ecological applications useful to resource managers and policy makers protecting Minnesota threatened/endangered native mussels.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j
Appropriation Language

$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Park Service to create high-resolution sonar data maps to identify critical native mussel habitat for the designated Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area including part of the Minnesota River.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Nancy
Last Name
Duncan
Organization Name
National Park Service
Street Address
111 E Kellogg Blvd, Ste 105
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55101
Phone
(651) 293-8434
Email
nancy_duncan@nps.gov
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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