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Statewide
Drinking Water Contaminants of Emerging Concern Program
Recipient: 
Minnesota Department of Health
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,291
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$744,717
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$1,020,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$1,020,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The Drinking Water Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) program identifies environmental contaminants for which current health-based standards currently do not exist or need to be updated, investigate the potential for human exposure to these chemicals, and develop guidance values for drinking water.

Projects include:
Baseline Needs Assessment
Distilled Water Assessment
Evaluating, Testing, and Reporting of Alternative Risk Assessment Methods (ARAM) Project
Relative Source Contribution Project - Phase I
Relative Source Contribution Project - Phase II
Duck Lake Vegetative Survey Project
Recipient: 
Minnesota State University-Mankato
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$17,949
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will quantify and qualify the effectiveness of herbicide treatments and native plant re-establishment at Duck Lake through systematic vegetative surveys pre and post herbicide application and following mid-summer die-off of curly-leaf pondweed.

Statewide
Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol Research and Implementation
Recipient: 
Dept. of Agriculture
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Our goal is to suppress EAB with biological control. We will assess bioagent winter survival potential, develop monitoring methods, and implement EAB biocontrol.

Statewide
Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol Research and Implementation
Recipient: 
Dept. of Agriculture
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$250,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Our goal is to suppress EAB with biological control. We will assess bioagent winter survival potential, develop monitoring methods, and implement EAB biocontrol.

Lake
Emergency Delivery System Development for Disinfecting Ballast Water
Recipient: 
USGS
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$125,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

This study will test the viability of treating ballast water through tank access ports or air vents to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Emerging Contaminants in Shallow Groundwater in Minnesota, 2012 – 2014
Recipient: 
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$55,157
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$380,930
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will determine the magnitude and frequency of contamination from endocrine active compounds (EAC's) and other contaminants of emerging concern in shallow groundwater in non-agricultural areas of Minnesota. EACs and other contaminants of emerging concern in this study include compounds typically found in waste water, including, pharmaceutical compounds, antibiotics, and hormones.

Emerging Contaminants in Shallow Groundwater in Minnesota, 2012 – 2014
Recipient: 
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$55,157
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$380,930
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will determine the magnitude and frequency of contamination from endocrine active compounds (EAC's) and other contaminants of emerging concern in shallow groundwater in non-agricultural areas of Minnesota. EACs and other contaminants of emerging concern in this study include compounds typically found in waste water, including, pharmaceutical compounds, antibiotics, and hormones.

Emerging Contaminants in Shallow Groundwater in Minnesota, 2012 – 2014
Recipient: 
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$55,157
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$380,930
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will determine the magnitude and frequency of contamination from endocrine active compounds (EAC's) and other contaminants of emerging concern in shallow groundwater in non-agricultural areas of Minnesota. EACs and other contaminants of emerging concern in this study include compounds typically found in waste water, including, pharmaceutical compounds, antibiotics, and hormones.

Emerging Contaminants in Shallow Groundwater in Minnesota, 2012 – 2014
Recipient: 
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$55,157
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$380,930
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will determine the magnitude and frequency of contamination from endocrine active compounds (EAC's) and other contaminants of emerging concern in shallow groundwater in non-agricultural areas of Minnesota. EACs and other contaminants of emerging concern in this study include compounds typically found in waste water, including, pharmaceutical compounds, antibiotics, and hormones.

Energy Efficient Cities
Recipient: 
Center for Energy and Environment
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,000,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Demonstration of innovative energy efficiency delivery and financing strategies, serving 6,000 homes with broad community-wide partnership approach including utilities and cities to enhance current and integrate into future utility programs.

Itasca
Lake
Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota’s Forests
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$175,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$175,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Project assesses environmental impacts of biomass harvests for energy on Minnesota’s forests. Results will quantify the impacts on soil nutrients, native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and long-term tree productivity.

Itasca
Lake
Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota’s Forests
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$175,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$175,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Project assesses environmental impacts of biomass harvests for energy on Minnesota’s forests. Results will quantify the impacts on soil nutrients, native forest vegetation, invasive species spread, and long-term tree productivity.

Statewide
Evaluation of Switchgrass as Biofuel Crop
Recipient: 
Central Lakes College
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$60,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$60,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Determine invasion risk of selectively bred native grasses for biofuel production. Develop strategies to minimize invasion potential and impacts on biodiversity. Evaluate trade-offs between biofuel production and invasion risk.

Statewide
Evaluation of Switchgrass as Biofuel Crop
Recipient: 
Central Lakes College
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$60,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$60,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Determine invasion risk of selectively bred native grasses for biofuel production. Develop strategies to minimize invasion potential and impacts on biodiversity. Evaluate trade-offs between biofuel production and invasion risk.

Statewide
Farmland Conservation in Minnesota
Recipient: 
Farmers Legal Action Group, Inc.
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$100,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

This proposal will preserve farmland and forest land through the state’s “Green Acres” law; and develop statewide policy and zoning tools to preserve agricultural lands, especially in the metro region.

Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Statewide
Fish Contamination Assessment
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$130,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund
DNR works with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for contamination on an annual basis.
Geologic Controls on Nitrate in Southeastern Minnesota Streams
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$73,563
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will study the geologic controls on nitrate transport in southeast Minnesota's karst landscape and will also provide datasets for other projects over time.

Golden Valley Country Club (GVCC) Pond Excavation Project
Recipient: 
City of Golden Valley
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$61,577
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The GVCC Pond Excavation Project will remove approximately 2,500 cubic yards of accumulated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) Level/Tier 3 contaminated sediment from the Golden Valley Country Club stormwater treatment pond.