Understanding Brainworm Transmission to Find Solutions for Minnesota Moose Decline
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
A 2017 workshop determined we don’t know enough about brainworm transmission to moose and what mitigation strategies are optimal. We’ve assembled a multidisciplinary team to tackle the highest research priorities.
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. 03f
Appropriation Language
$400,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify key habitats and vectors of brainworm transmission between deer and moose that may be targeted by resource management to mitigate moose exposure to this deadly condition.
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.
Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Tiffany
Last Name
Wolf
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
1988 Fitch Ave, 495L Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 625-0492
Email
wolfx305@umn.edu
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