Increase Golden Shiner Production To Protect Aquatic Communities

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$188,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, Duluth - Sea Grant
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

We propose four strategies to increase in-state Golden Shiner (bait) production because angler demand exceeds production. Out-of-state importation creates a high risk of introducing aquatic invasive species and disease.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08k
Appropriation Language

$188,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Sea Grant in Duluth to identify and demonstrate best methods for in-state production of golden shiners to address angler demand while reducing the risk of introducing and spreading invasive species and to communicate findings through reports, manuals, and workshops. Production of shiners in this project must not take place in wetlands.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$188,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Schrank
Organization Name
U of MN, Duluth - Sea Grant
Street Address
31 West College St
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55812
Phone
(218) 726-8106
Email
http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/
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