Improve Trout-Stream Management by Understanding Variable Winter Thermal Conditions

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Fillmore
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
Wabasha
Fillmore
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
Wabasha
Project Overview

Winter sport fishing for trout is a vibrant industry, but can be impacted by changing climate. We seek to understand how to conserve trout habitat, especially focusing on winter management.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i
Appropriation Language

$400,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify how winter groundwater flows, air temperature, and streambed conditions affect insect productivity in order to guide restoration and management efforts in southeastern Minnesota trout streams. 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
$400,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Leonard
Last Name
Ferrington
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
1980 Folwell Ave, 219 Hodson Hall
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 624-3265
Email
ferri016@umn.edu
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