Oak Wilt Suppression At The Northern Edge II

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$423,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Suppress oak wilt at the leading edge to prevent infestation in private and public forests to the north and west including Pillsbury State Forest and Camp Ripley.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c
Appropriation Language

$423,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District to continue to eradicate the northernmost occurrences of oak wilt in the state through mechanical means on select private properties to prevent oak wilt's spread to healthy state forests.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$423,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Shannon
Last Name
Wettstein
Organization Name
Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District
Street Address
16776 Heron Rd
City
Little Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56345
Phone
(320) 631-3551
Email
https://morrisonswcd.org/
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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