Developing Biosponge Technology for Removal of Nitrates from Minnesota Waters
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Statewide
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04q
Appropriation Language
$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to adapt and test an inexpensive biosponge technology for its effectiveness at removing nitrates from drinking water. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$198,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Lawrence
Last Name
Wackett
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
1479 Gortner Ave
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 625-3785
Email
wacke003@umn.edu
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