Mapping Aquatic Habitats for Moose
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$199,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
Data is needed about which aquatic habitats moose prefer and how moose can potentially enhance nearshore lake foodwebs. This project will map critical aquatic habitats and measure lake foodweb effects.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2020 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l
Appropriation Language
$199,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to determine key water habitats used by moose in northern forested regions of Minnesota, measure the effects of moose foraging on aquatic plant and fish diversity, and provide educational programming materials for the public.
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$199,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
Bump
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
2003 Upper Buford Cir, 135 Skok Hall
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 625-2255
Email
bump@umn.edu
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