Minnesota Freshwater Quest: Environmental Education On State Waterways

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Wilderness Inquiry
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

10,000 diverse and underserved Minnesota youth (grades 6-12) participate in place-based, STEM environmental education to explore and preserve local ecosystems and waterways through the Minnesota Freshwater Quest online program.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b
Appropriation Language

$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Wilderness Inquiry for approximately 10,000 underserved Minnesota youth to explore and improve local waterways using the place-based and hands-on Minnesota Freshwater Quest environmental education program.

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
Julie
Last Name
Edmiston
Organization Name
Wilderness Inquiry
Street Address
1611 County Rd B W
Ste 315
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55113
Phone
(612) 676-9400
Email
https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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