This collaborative project creates a college to workforce pathway for underrepresented students interested in pursuing Natural Resources careers by reducing barriers that inhibit successful educational attainment.
Wolf Ridge seeks scholarships for equitable access to authentic, hands on learning experiences in the outdoors that supports our Minnesota schools and achievement of the ENRTF strategic plan priority goals.
Woody biomass energy systems have shown themselves to offer more locally-based, stable energy supplies for some communities. Itasca Community College is using this appropriation to design a renewable energy system based on woody biomass that will serve as a demonstration and educational tool in the region.
This project sustains momentum from the pilot project funded previously by the ENRTF for growing environmental education opportunities for learners from outside of Austin.
To establish a breeding insurance population of Karner Blue Butterflies for climate mitigation in a restored prairie/savanna at Crow-Hassan Park and assess the quality of habitat on butterfly populations.
Per M.S. 116P.09, up to 4% of the amount available for appropriation from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) for a biennium is available for expenses related to LCCMR administration. These expenses include the LCCMR's project selection and approval process and its ongoing oversight of projects funded by the ENRTF, including both new projects funded during the biennium and existing projects funded in previous bienniums. This appropriation is for the upgrade and modernization of a project records management system.
Provide approximately 15 matching grants for local parks, trail, acquisition of natural areas and trails to connect people safety to desirable community locations and regional or state facilities.
Provide approximately 16 matching grants for local parks, trail, acquisition of natural areas and trails to connect people safety to desirable community locations and regional or state facilities.
A long-term project to protect Minnesota's only population of ball cactus has begun successfully. To cement this success, population expansion/establishment will finish and long-term volunteer monitors will be trained.
This funding will begin a long-term scientific study that will provide much-needed information for land managers protecting Minnesota's floodplain forests from threats of overabundant deer, invasive shrubs and earthworms.
Long-term nitrate mitigation by maintaining profitable Kernza production will evaluate the effectiveness of aging Kernza stands on water quality. Continue to develop a sustainable supply chain, focusing on post-harvest processing.
Preserve and enhance strategic quality natural resources and expand outdoor recreational access to the St. Louis River through trail improvements, trail extensions and connections to state, regional, and local parks.
We propose conducting the first statewide analysis mapping the extent of Minnesota’s unprofitable cropland and estimating both the water-quality and habitat benefits of converting these lands to perennial crops/vegetation.
Construction of the Maplewood State Park Segment (4.2 miles) of the 32-mile Perham to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail that will connect the City of Pelican Rapids to Maplewood State.
Internships and apprenticeships on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District will introduce 40 diverse young people over two years to careers in the conservation field.
This project is for the construction of an approximately 5.5 mile-long segment of the Mesabi Trail beginning at the City of McKinley and ending at the City of Biwabik.
This project is to focus on expanding recreational opportunities on Minnesotas State Trails through the development of new trail segments and/or the rehabilitation, improvement and enhancement of existing State Trails.
Minnesota State Parks and Trails land acquisition proposal is to acquire high priority parcels within legislatively authorized boundaries from willing sellers to protect Minnesota's environmental stewardship and enhance outdoor recreation.
MBS proposes baseline biological field surveys in three northern counties; targeted field surveys of sensitive plant species, pollinators, and plant communities; digital maps; book drafts; technical guidance; and data management.
Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) habitat restoration and improvements (1100+ acres), increased public involvement and strategic acquisition (500+ acres) will conserve Minnesota’s most unique and rare resources for everyone’s benefit.
Acquire high priority State Park, Recreation Area and Trail in-holding parcels from willing sellers to protect Minnesotas natural and cultural heritage, enhance outdoor recreation and promote tourism.
Provide information on Minnesota's biodiversity by collecting and interpreting data and delivering results that support conservation actions by natural resource managers, decision-makers, and scientists.
This project proposes to expand recreational opportunities on Minnesota State Trails through the rehabilitation and enhancement of existing state trails and replacement or repair of existing state trail bridges.
Construction of an engineered and designed three-quarter mile segment of the Mississippi Blufflands State Trail along Red Wing's Mississippi River riverfront, from Barn Bluff Regional Park to Colvill Park.
This is a forest restoration project within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to address the loss of ash trees to EAB and plant 15,000 native trees and plants.
This project will restore lost Mississippi River habitat and reintroduce mussels above St. Anthony Falls on four river islands and along approximately 6,000 linear feet of shoreline.
