Evaluate Control Methods for Invasive Hybrid Cattails

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$131,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Voyageurs National Park
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Koochiching
St. Louis
Koochiching
St. Louis
Project Overview

This project will evaluate the effectiveness of two methods to remove exotic hybrid cattail to restore fish and wildlife habitat in Minnesota wetlands.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c
Appropriation Language

$131,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Voyageurs National Park to evaluate the effectiveness of mechanical harvesting and managing muskrat populations to remove exotic hybrid cattails and restore fish and wildlife habitat in Minnesota wetlands. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$131,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Steve
Last Name
Windels
Organization Name
Voyageurs National Park
Street Address
360 Hwy 11 E
City
International Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56649
Phone
(218) 283-6692
Email
steve_windels@nps.gov
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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