This project determines ambient background per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) levels in urban and non-urban soils. This information will help Minnesota develop management strategies for PFAS contaminated soils.
The acquisition of high-resolution sonar data provides important information essential for mapping mussel habitat while having ecological applications useful to resource managers and policy makers protecting Minnesota threatened/endangered native mussels.
Crosby Farm Regional Park. Develop new east side entrance and parking area. Build new trail connections to Sam Morgan Regional Trail and other existing trails. Convert unused road bed to green space.
At Bald Eagle-Otter Tail Lakes Regional Park, develop a volunteer corps of nature play leaders, gardeners and naturalists to support nature programming.
Develop a mountain bike trail master plan and initiate implementation of mountain bike trail improvements consistent with the master plan. ( There were 761,900 visits to Battle Creek Regional Park in 2013).
Develop and implement nature and outdoor recreation programming for people of color and lower income levels throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails system.
Develop and implement nature and outdoor recreation programming for people of color and lower income levels throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails system.
Design & engineering for final trail construction from Buerkle Road to Highway 96 including design & engineering for trails, sidewalk, storm water management, wetland impacts, landscape, signage, pedestrian bridge, site amenities; and design/engineering for preliminary trail extension plans between Highway 96 to County Road J consisting of design/engineering for trail alignment, amenities, conceptual pedestrian bridge, grading, landscaping, stormwater management, and signage; and prepare a master plan amendment for the Bruce Vento Regional Trail including design/engineering, commun
To digitize a collection of archival videos of the theater's performances and other activities, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.
We will determine the distribution, relative density, and spatial occupancy patterns of 3 small weasel species in Minnesota to fill key knowledge gaps in weasel distribution and status in Minnesota.
MNHS is working to engage Twin Cities youth in programming in order to increase their interest in history and the Minnesota Historical Society. MNHS promotes and recruits diverse students for programs that engage them in understanding how public organizations present historical narratives. One of these programs is the American Indian Museum Fellowship program (above). The funds also provide logistical support for diversity outreach efforts, which includes having tables at events and community engagement activities.
This project supports continuing development of County Groundwater Atlases for approximately three years. The goal is to provide this valuable water and resource management information infrastructure to every county.
DNR modified six dams to allow fish passage and enhanced in stream habitat on two rivers with this appropriation. Also, habitat enhancement project were completed on 28 Aquatic Management Areas and three metro parks, totaling 1,002 acres. Stream habitat work for this appropriation and LSOHC-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and interns. These positions aided in public outreach, survey work, design, permitting, contracting, and coordination with project partners on these complex projects.