Effects of Conservation Grazing on Solar Sites Managed for Pollinator Habitat

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$88,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Native Landscapes
Recipient Type
For-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
December 2028
Counties Affected
Benton
Big Stone
Cass
Chippewa
Crow Wing
Douglas
Grant
Kandiyohi
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Nicollet
Otter Tail
Pope
Renville
Sibley
Stearns
Stevens
Swift
Todd
Traverse
Wadena
Wilkin
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Benton
Big Stone
Cass
Chippewa
Crow Wing
Douglas
Grant
Kandiyohi
McLeod
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Nicollet
Otter Tail
Pope
Renville
Sibley
Stearns
Stevens
Swift
Todd
Traverse
Wadena
Wilkin
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

This research will analyze the effects of sheep grazing and mowing on the vegetation of solar sites that have been managed for pollinator habitat

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03z
Appropriation Language

$88,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Native Landscapes, in partnership with Temple University, to analyze the effects of sheep grazing and mowing on the vegetation and soils of solar sites managed for pollinator habitat and to improve understanding of the environmental outcomes from the colocation of solar panels; grazing; and native, pollinator-friendly vegetation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$88,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.7
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Daniel
Last Name
Tix
Organization Name
Minnesota Native Landscapes
Street Address
8740 77th St NE
City
Otsego
State
MN
Zip Code
55362
Phone
(763) 295-0010
Email
dan.tix@mnlcorp.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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