Metro Conservation Corridors Phase VIII - Strategic Lands Protection

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
The Trust for Public Land
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Chisago
Washington
Chisago
Washington
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 09f
Appropriation Language

$750,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Trust for Public Land for Phase VIII of the Metro Conservation Corridors partnership to acquire in fee at least 35 acres of high-quality priority state and local natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work plan. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work plan. This appropriation may not be used to purchase habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work plan. A list of fee title acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work plan. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Robert
Last Name
McGillivray
Organization Name
The Trust for Public Land
Street Address
2610 University Ave W, Ste 300
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55114
Phone
(651) 999-5307
Email
rjm@tpl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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