Noxious Weed Detection and Eradication
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
n/a
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2020 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c
Appropriation Language
$1,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to continue to monitor, detect, and eradicate noxious weeds, including Palmer Amaranth, primarily in conservation plantings and to develop and implement methods to prevent infestation and protect prairies, other natural areas, and agricultural crops. Of this amount, $650,000 is for grants to local communities to help combat infestations.
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Abrahamson
Organization Name
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Street Address
625 Robert St N
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(651) 201-6505
Email
mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us
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