ENRTF ID: 016-A 

Project Title: Expanding Restoration and Promoting Awareness of Native Mussels 

Category: A. Foundational Natural Resource Data and Information

Summary: The Minnesota Zoo will promote mussel conservation by rearing juvenile mussels for reintroduction, researching methods to improve growth and survival in captivity, and encouraging public action to benefit water quality.

Total Project Budget: $ 489,270 
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2024 (4 yrs) 
 
Name: Seth Stapleton 
Sponsoring Organization: Minnesota Zoo Job Title: Dr. 
Department: Address: 13000 Zoo Blvd 
Apple Valley MN 55124 Telephone Number: (952) 431-9443 
Email seth.stapleton@state.mn.us 

Location: Region: Statewide County Name: Statewide 

Alternate Text for Visual: We will grow juvenile mussels produced by the DNR to a releasable size. We will conduct research to improve mussel husbandry and engage the public via student-created digital campaigns.