Improving Pollinator Conservation By Revealing Habitat Needs

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Biological Sciences
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Wild pollinators must survive outdoors during our harsh Minnesota winters. We aim to help them persist by discovering habitats they require for shelter through statewide citizen scientists and novel analyses.

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

$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use citizen scientists and novel analyses to determine the nesting and overwintering needs of wild bees to allow more specific protection and enhancement of pollinator habitat across the state.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Colleen
Last Name
Satyshur
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Biological Sciences
Street Address
1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 624-2244
Email
https://cbs.umn.edu/
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