Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol - Phase III
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$729,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2020
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2018 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b
Appropriation Language
$729,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to implement biocontrol of emerald ash borer using a newly approved parasitic wasp, assess the impact of the statewide program, and engage citizen volunteers. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$729,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Jonathan
Last Name
Osthus
Organization Name
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Street Address
625 Robert St N
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 201-6248
Email
jonathan.osthus@state.mn.us
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