ENRTF ID: 038-A Project Title: Taxonomic Survey of Earthworm Species in Minnesota Category: A. Foundational Natural Resource Data and Information Summary: This proposed 2-year foundational research involves a statewide field survey of earthworm taxa and their distributions throughout Minnesota. Project outcomes include taxa list and distributional maps. Total Project Budget: $ 233,501 Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2022 (2 yrs) Name: Richard Koch Sponsoring Organization: Bemidji State University Department: College of Business, Math and Science Address: 1500 Birchmont DR NE Bemidji MN 56601 Telephone Number: (218) 755-2795 Email rkoch@bemidjistate.edu Web Address: https://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/colleges/business-mathematics-science/ Location: Statewide Alternate Text for Visual: County map of Minnesota