Microplastics: Transporters Of Contaminants In Minnesota Waters
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Science and Engineering
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview
Microplastics are ubiquitous and may contain chemicals of concern (COCs). We propose to determine the effect that microplastics have on the fate and transport of COCs in Minnesota waters.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2021 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c
Appropriation Language
$425,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study how several types of common microplastics transport contaminants of concern in Minnesota waters.
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$425,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Lee
Last Name
Penn
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Science and Engineering
Street Address
117 Pleasant St
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55455
Phone
(612) 624-2006
Email
https://cse.umn.edu/
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