Pollinator Plantings and the Redistribution of Soil Toxins
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$610,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Biological Sciences
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview
This research will test whether plantings for pollinators can remediate soils impacted by metals (like lead) and emerging contaminants (like microplastics) through the redistribution of toxins to safer areas.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2023 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 08e
Appropriation Language
$610,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to map urban and suburban soil toxins of concern, such as heavy metals and microplastics, and to test whether pollinator plantings can redistribute these toxins in the soil of yards, parks, and community gardens and reduce exposure to humans and wildlife.
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$610,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Emilie
Last Name
Snell-Rood
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Biological Sciences
Street Address
1475 Gortner Ave, 123 Snyder Hall
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 624-2244
Email
emilies@umn.edu
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