Sponsors

Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). The Trust Fund is a permanent fund constitutionally established by the citizens of Minnesota to assist in the protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources. Currently 40% of net Minnesota State Lottery proceeds are dedicated to building the Trust Fund and ensuring future benefits for Minnesota’s environment and natural resources.

The project will begin July 1, 2010 and be completed by June 30, 2013. For more information on LCCMR please visit, www.lccmr.leg.mn.

A portion of this project is supported through the Parks Climate Challenge, a unique partnership with the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (National Park Service), the National Park Foundation and the Mississippi River Fund.

In addition, Explore Minnesota Biome Kits were provided to participating educators from a generous grant from the Donald Weesner Foundation.