Root River Habitat Restoration at Eagle Bluff

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$866,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2028
End Date
June 2028
Project Overview

The Root River Restoration project is 3,300 linear feet of stream bank and instream habitat restoration and monitoring located within Eagle Bluff and state owned land north of Lanesboro,

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08c
Appropriation Language

$866,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center to restore habitat in and alongside the Root River north of Lanesboro, Minnesota, and to conduct monitoring to ensure water quality and fish population improvements are achieved. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$866,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Colleen
Last Name
Foehrenbacher
Organization Name
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Street Address
28097 Goodview Dr
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
Zip Code
55949
Phone
(507) 467-2437
Email
colleenf@eaglebluffmn.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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