Geologic Atlases For Water Resource Management

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, MN Geological Survey
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Geologic atlases provide maps/databases essential for improved management of ground and surface water. This proposal will complete current projects and start new projects to equal about 8 complete atlases.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a
Appropriation Language

$2,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a
Appropriation Language

$2,000,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue producing county geologic atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Lusardi
Organization Name
U of MN, MN Geological Survey
Street Address
2609 Territorial Rd
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55114
Phone
(612) 626-2969
Email
https://www.mngs.umn.edu/
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