Mississippi River Aquatic Habitat Restoration And Mussel Reintroduction

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,800,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2027
Project Overview

This project will restore lost Mississippi River habitat and reintroduce mussels above St. Anthony Falls on four river islands and along approximately 6,000 linear feet of shoreline.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 09e
Appropriation Language

$1,800,000 the second year is from the trust fund. Of this amount, $1,549,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and $251,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore lost habitat and reintroduce mussels in the Mississippi River above St. Anthony Falls. This work includes creating habitat and species restoration plans, implementing the restoration plans, and monitoring effectiveness of the restoration for multiple years after implementation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2027, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,800,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Adam
Last Name
Arvidson
Organization Name
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
Street Address
2117 River Rd W
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Phone
(612) 230-6400
Email
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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