Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,500,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
MN DNR
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) habitat restoration and improvements (1100+ acres), increased public involvement and strategic acquisition (500+ acres) will conserve Minnesota’s most unique and rare resources for everyone’s benefit.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 09a
Appropriation Language

$3,500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the scientific and natural areas (SNA) program to restore and enhance wildlife habitat on SNAs, increase public involvement and outreach, and strategically acquire high-quality lands that meet criteria for SNAs under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, from willing sellers. A list of proposed acquisitions and restorations is required in the work plan.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,500,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Judy
Last Name
Schulte
Organization Name
MN DNR
Street Address
1241 Bridge St E
City
Redwood Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56283
Phone
(507) 637-6016
Email
judy.schulte@state.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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