Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (Fiscal Year 2017) ML 2016, Chapter 186

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1 1 003-A Data-Driven Pollinator Conservation Strategies U of MN $ 520,000 $ 520,000 $ 520,000 $ 520, A Native Bee Surveys in Minnesota Prairie and Forest Habitats MN DNR $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600, A Prairie Butterfly Conservation, Research and Breeding- Phase II MN Zoo $ 421,000 $ 421,000 $ 421,000 $ 421, A Prairie Butterfly Conservation, Research and Breeding- Phase II MN DNR $ 329,000 $ 329,000 $ 329,000 $ 329, A Statewide Monitoring Network for Changing Habitats in Minnesota MN DNR $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000 $ 500, A Completing National Wetland Inventory Update for Minnesota MN DNR $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500, A Minnesota Vegetative Buffer for Assessment and Prioritization to Protect Water Quality U of MN $ 170,000 $ - $ - $ A Assessment Tool for Understanding Vegetation Growth Impacts on Groundwater Recharge U of MN $ 212,000 $ 212,000 $ 212,000 $ 212, A Sentinel Lakes Monitoring and Data Synthesis-Phase III MN DNR $ 401,000 $ 401,000 $ 401,000 $ 401,000 State Spring Inventory for Resource Management and A Protection-Phase II MN DNR $ 370,000 $ 370,000 $ 370,000 $ 370, A Enhancing Understanding of Minnesota River Aquatic Ecosystem MN DNR $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500, A Improving Brook Trout Stream Habitat Through Beaver Management Bemidji State University $ 225,000 $ 225,000 $ 225,000 $ 225, A Evaluate Temperature, Streamflow, and Hydrogeology Impact on Brook Trout Habitat MN Geological Survey $ 115,000 $ 115,000 $ 115,000 $ 115, A Restoration of Elk to Northeastern Minnesota U of MN $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300, A Game and Nongame Bird Pesticide Exposure U of MN $ 349,000 $ 349,000 $ 349,000 $ 349, A Evaluating Insecticide Exposure Risk for Grassland Wildlife on Public Lands MN DNR $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 250, A Development of Innovative Cost-Saving Methodology for Forest Inventory MN DNR $ 1,000,000 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 800, A Evaluation of Tree Retention Guidelines Pertaining to Wildlife U of MN-Duluth NRRI $ 232,000 $ 232,000 $ 232,000 $ 232, A Determine Impacts on Wildlife from Emerald Ash Borer Infection of Black Ash Forests U of MN-Duluth NRRI $ 334,000 $ 334,000 $ 334,000 $ 334, Aggregate Mapping MN DNR $ - $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ - vetoed 21 Pineland Sands Aquifer Study MN DNR $ - $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ - vetoed 22 Natural Resources Research Institute U of MN- NRRI $ - $ 2,987,000 $ 1,100,000 $ - vetoed 23 Foundational Natural Resource Data Information Subtotal $ 8,328,000 $ 13,445,000 $ 12,058,000 $ 7,958, Water Resources B Tracking and Preventing Algal Blooms Science Museum of MN $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Brad Hagemeier-Fiscal Analyst 1 6/1/2016 9:47 AM

2 Assessing the Increasing Harmful Algal Blooms in B Minnesota Lakes U of MN $ 270,000 $ 270,000 $ 270,000 $ 270, B Restoring Native Mussels in Streams and Lakes MN DNR $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600, B Assessing Techniques for Eliminating Contaminants to Protect Native Fish and Mussels University of St. Thomas $ 287,000 $ 287,000 $ 287,000 $ 287, B Assessing Neonicotinoid Insecticide Effects on Aquatic and Soil Communities U of MN $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400, B Bacterial Assessment of Groundwater Supplies Used for Drinking Water U of MN $ 299,000 $ 299,000 $ 299,000 $ 299, B Understanding Bedrock Fracture Flow to Improve Groundwater Quality MN Geological Survey $ 183,000 $ 183,000 $ 183,000 $ 183, B Protection of State's Confined Drinking Water Aquifers- Phase II USGS $ 433,000 $ 433,000 $ 433,000 $ 433, A Techniques for Water Storage Estimates in Central Minnesota U of MN $ 250,000 $ - $ - $ B Assessment of Surface Water Quality with Satellite Sensors U of MN $ 345,000 $ - $ 345,000 $ 345, B Development of Innovative Sensor Technologies for Water Monitoring U of MN $ 509,000 $ 509,000 $ 509,000 $ 509, B Wastewater Treatment Process Improvements U of MN $ 398,000 $ 398,000 $ 398,000 $ 398, B Membrane-Based Process for Decentralized Drinking Water Protection U of MN $ 191,000 $ 191,000 $ 191,000 $ 191, B Analyzing Alternatives for Municipal Wastewater Treatment MPCA $ 180,000 $ 180,000 $ 180,000 $ 180, B Understanding Impacts of Salt Usage on Minnesota Lakes, Rivers, and Groundwater U of MN $ 497,000 $ 497,000 $ 497,000 $ 497, B Microbes for Salt and Metal Removal U of MN $ 596,000 $ - $ 596,000 $ 596, B Engineered Biofilter for Sulfate and Metal Removal from Mine Water U of MN $ 440,000 $ - $ 440,000 $ 440, B Developing Biosponge Technology for Removal of Nitrates from Minnesota Waters U of MN $ 198,000 $ 198,000 $ 198,000 $ 198, B Morrison County Performance Drainage and Hydrology Management Morrison SWCD $ 209,000 $ 209,000 $ 209,000 $ 209, F Agricultural and Urban Runoff Water Quality Treatment Analysis-Phase II Blue Earth County Drainage Authority $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 110, B B Surface Water bacterial Treatment System Pilot Project Vadnais Lakes Area Water Management Organization $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Assessing Effectiveness of Wetland Restorations for Improved Water Quality U of MN $ 420,000 $ 420,000 $ 420,000 $ 420,000 Brad Hagemeier-Fiscal Analyst 2 6/1/2016 9:47 AM

3 Assessing Climate Change Effects on Release of B Mercury and Sulfur into Aquatic Ecosystems U of MN $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ B Integrating Targeted Watershed Planning Tools with Citizen Involvement Mankato State University $ 169,000 $ 169,000 $ 169,000 $ 169, H Roseau Lake Watershed Targeted Water Quality Improvement MN DNR $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 65, Water Resources Subtotal $ 8,349,000 $ 6,418,000 $ 7,799,000 $ 7,799, Environmental Education C Minnesota Conservation Apprentice Academy BWSR $ 433,000 $ 433,000 $ 433,000 $ 433, C School Forests Outdoor Classrooms MN DNR $ 440,000 $ 440,000 $ 440,000 $ 440, C Youth-Led Sustainability Projects in 50 Minnesota Communities-Phase III Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400, C New Prairie Sportsman Statewide Broadcast Video Project Pioneer Public Television $ 300,000 $ - $ 300,000 $ 300, C Workshops and Outreach for Nontoxic Ammunition Alternatives U of MN $ 133,000 $ - $ - $ C Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Education for Southwest Minnesota High Schools Minnesota Zoo $ 147,000 $ 147,000 $ 147,000 $ 147, C Standards-Based Dakota Indian Land Stewardship Education Dakota Wicohan $ 197,000 $ 197,000 $ 197,000 $ 197, C Wolf Management Education in the Classroom-Phase II International Wolf Center $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 240, C Master Water Steward Program Expansion Freshwater Society $ 116,000 $ 116,000 $ 116,000 $ 116, C Promoting Water Quality Stewardship through Student Mentoring and River Monitoring Southwest Minnesota State University $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39,000 $ 39, C Analysis of Thermally Modified Wood Nesting Boxes for Birds U of MN-NRRI $ 117,000 $ - $ - $ - 65 Ambassador Wild Animals Environmental Education Program Wildlife Science Center $ - $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ - vetoed 66 Environmental Education Subtotal $ 2,562,000 $ 2,512,000 $ 2,812,000 $ 2,312, Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center D Phase III U of MN $ 3,750,000 $ 3,750,000 $ 3,750,000 $ 3,750, D Developing a Membrane Filtration System to Treat Lake Superior Ballast Water U of MN $ 151,000 $ 151,000 $ 151,000 $ 151, D Advancing Microbial Invasive Species Monitoring from Ballast Discharge U of MN $ 368,000 $ 368,000 $ 368,000 $ 368, D Biological Control of White Nose Syndrome in Bats- Phase II U of MN $ 452,000 $ 452,000 $ 452,000 $ 452,000 Brad Hagemeier-Fiscal Analyst 3 6/1/2016 9:47 AM

4 D Elimination of Target Invasive Plant Species-Phase II MDA $ 511,000 $ 511,000 $ 511,000 $ 511, D Elimination of Target Invasive Plant Species-Phase II U of MN $ 239,000 $ 239,000 $ 239,000 $ 239, D Dutch Elm Disease Resistance-Phase II U of MN $ 200,000 $ - $ 200,000 $ 200, D Invasive Carp Management Research in Lake Nokomis Subwatershed Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board $ 189,000 $ 189,000 $ 189,000 $ 189, Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species Subtotal $ 5,860,000 $ 5,660,000 $ 5,860,000 $ 5,860, Air Quality, Climate Change, and Renewable Energy E Solar Cells Manufacturing Research U of MN $ 388,000 $ - $ - $ E Community Solar Garden Installation Rural Renewable Energy Alliance $ 490,000 $ 490,000 $ 490,000 $ 490, E High-Resolution Climate Projections to Aid Local Planning and Implementation Efforts U of MN $ 411,000 $ - $ - $ E Geotargeted Distributed Clean Energy Initiative Center for Energy and the Environment $ 800,000 $ - $ - $ E Waste Heat Recovery with Efficient Thermoelectric Energy Generators U of MN $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400, E Hydrogen Fuel from Wind-Produced Renewable Ammonia U of MN $ 400,000 $ - $ 250,000 $ 250, E Utilization of Dairy Farm Wastewater for Sustainable Production U of MN $ 500,000 $ 300,000 $ 475,000 $ 475, E Solar Energy Utilization for Minnesota Swine Farms- Phase II U of MN $ 500,000 $ 300,000 $ 475,000 $ 475, Air Quality, Climate Change, and Renewable Energy Subtotal $ 3,889,000 $ 1,490,000 $ 2,090,000 $ 2,090, Methods to Protect, Restore, and Enhance Land Water and Habitat F Bee Pollinator Habitat Enhancement-Phase II U of MN $ 387,000 $ 387,000 $ 387,000 $ 387, F Measuring Pollen and Seed Dispersal for Prairie Fragment Connectivity U of MN $ 556,000 $ - $ 556,000 $ 556, F Establishment of Permanent Habitat Strips Within Row Crops Science Museum of MN $ 179,000 $ 179,000 $ 179,000 $ 179, A F F F Evaluate Prescribed Burning Techniques to Improve Habitat Management for Brushland Species U of MN $ 267,000 $ 267,000 $ 267,000 $ 267,000 Controlling Reed Canary Grass to Regenerate Floodplain Forest Audubon Minnesota $ 218,000 $ 218,000 $ 218,000 $ 218,000 Forest Management for Mississippi River Drinking Water Protection Crow Wing SWCD $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Upland, Wetland, and Shoreline Restoration in Greater Metropolitan Area Great River Greening $ 509,000 $ 509,000 $ 509,000 $ 509,000 Brad Hagemeier-Fiscal Analyst 4 6/1/2016 9:47 AM

5 F Bluffland Restoration and Monitoring in Winona Winona State University $ 99,000 $ 99,000 $ 99,000 $ 99, F Champlin Mill Pond Shoreland Restoration City of Champlin $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000, RIM Program BWSR $ - $ 2,214,000 $ - $ Pollinator Highway Demonstration Projects MN DOT $ - $ 2,200,000 $ 2,200,000 $ - vetoed 102 Methods to Protect, Restore, and Enhance Land Water and Habitat Subtotal $ 4,515,000 $ 8,373,000 $ 6,715,000 $ 4,515, Land Acquisition, Habitat, and Recreation G State Parks and Trails Land Acquisitions MN DNR $ 2,445,000 $ - $ - $ G Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition and Restoration MN DNR $ 4,000,000 $ 1,386,000 $ 1,386,000 $ 1,386, G Minnesota Point Pine Forest Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition MN DNR $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000 $ 500, G Conservation Easements in Avon Hills-Phase III Saint John's University $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300, G Wilder Forest Acquisition Washington County $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ G Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Acquisition for Well Head Protection Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500, G Mesabi Trail Segment from Highway 135 to the Town of Embarrass St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200, G Tower Historic Harbor Trail Connections City of Tower $ 679,000 $ 679,000 $ 679,000 $ 679, G Otter Tail River Recreational Trail Acquisition City of Fergus Falls $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 600,000 $ 600, Douglas County Park Douglas County $ - $ - $ 400,000 $ - vetoed 115 State Park and Trail Enhancement MN DNR $ - $ 1,500,000 $ 1,228,000 $ - vetoed 116 Land Acquisition, Habitat, and Recreation Subtotal $ 12,624,000 $ 8,065,000 $ 8,793,000 $ 7,165, Emerging Issues Account 119 Emerging Issues Account $ - $ 164,000 $ - $ Emerging Issues Account Subtotal $ - $ 164,000 $ - $ Administration H Contract Agreement Reimbursement MN DNR $ 135,000 $ 135,000 $ 135,000 $ 135, N/A Grants Management System LCCMR $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75, Administration Subtotal $ 210,000 $ 210,000 $ 210,000 $ 210, TOTAL $ 46,337,000 $ 46,337,000 $ 46,337,000 $ 37,909,000 amount available $ - $ 8,428,000 Brad Hagemeier-Fiscal Analyst 5 6/1/2016 9:47 AM

If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Emily Engel, DNR Budget Director, at

If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Emily Engel, DNR Budget Director, at This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp August 15, 2017 The