Assessing Techniques for Eliminating Contaminants to Protect Native Fish and Mussels

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$287,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
University of St. Thomas
Recipient Type
Private College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d
Appropriation Language

$287,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the University of St. Thomas to evaluate the use of ultraviolet treatment of wastewater to remove certain commonly detected wastewater contaminants, in order to reduce the contaminants' toxicity to native fish and mussels. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$287,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Kristine
Last Name
Wammer
Organization Name
St. Thomas University
Street Address
2115 Summit Ave, OSS 402
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55105
Phone
(651) 962-5574
Email
khwammer@stthomas.edu
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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