Northward Expansion of Ecologically Damaging Amphibians and Reptiles

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$163,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2026
End Date
July 2025
Project Overview

American bullfrogs and Red-eared sliders are non-native predators and competitors in Minnesota's native fish communities.This research will assess the distribution and potential for expansion of these species in Minnesota.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a
Appropriation Language

$163,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess the distribution and potential for expansion of key detrimental and nonnative amphibians and reptiles in Minnesota.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$163,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Kenneth
Last Name
Kozak
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Street Address
1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 624-1234
Email
kozak016@umn.edu
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