Enhancing Habitat Connectivity within the Urban Mississippi Flyway

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$190,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2026
End Date
December 2025
Project Overview

A pilot project that will enhance connectivity within the Mississippi Flyway by linking urban neighborhood parks to the Mississippi River through restoration and implementation of identified habitat corridors.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08p
Appropriation Language

$190,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to enhance and restore habitat in and between urban neighborhood parks and the Mississippi River to benefit animals, plants, and neighborhoods traditionally disconnected from nature and to raise awareness of the Mississippi River Flyway.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$190,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Adam
Last Name
Arvidson
Organization Name
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Street Address
2117 River Rd W
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Phone
(612) 230-6400
Email
aarvidson@minneapolisparks.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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