Mold Abatement and Environmental Control
To monitor, assess, and make necessary changes to environmental controls for mold remediation.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
Short Term Goal to eliminate active mold from large vault was achieved March 5th, 2019 when Twin Ports Testing preformed a clarence test inside of the large vault. The interior of the vault did not have raised levels of mold from the control sample taken in the hallway.
Intermediate goal of maintaining a relative humidity level below 55% was maintained with help from 3 Dri-Eaz commercial dehumidifiers. Seasonal fluctuations in relative humidity in the storage area were identified. The Dehumidifiers helped the Society maintain the relative humidity in the area between 50-55%, within the advisable range as cited in the National Park Service Conserve O?Gram ? on mold prevention.
Long term goal of maintaining and monitoring relative humidity levels in the basement collections storage area of the depot is aided by the 4 testo dataloggers. This has helped staff track seasonal fluctuations in the storage area.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org