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Remote Sensing And Super-Resolution Imaging Of Microplastics

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$309,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview

The research will collect samples of microplastics to establish relationships between physical and remote sensing characteristics of microplastics for cost effective monitoring of microplastics in Minnesota natural and engineered waters.

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Work Plan

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08j
Appropriation Language

$309,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to develop and test remote sensing techniques for cost-effective monitoring of microplastics in lakes, rivers, and streams as well as in wastewater treatment plants. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$309,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Ardeshir
Last Name
Ebtehaj
Organization Name
U of MN, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
Street Address
2 Third Ave SE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Phone
(612) 624-4363
Email
https://www.safl.umn.edu/
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