Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund invests $8.75 million in invasive species research at the University of Minnesota
July 22, 2021
The support allows the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Pests and Plants Center and the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to continue improving and protecting Minnesota's natural, aquatic, and agricultural resources.
The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) recently awarded the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Pests and Plants Center (MITPPC) $5 million over five years and the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) $3.75 million over four years to conduct vital research that informs approaches to address invasive species across the state.
