ENRTF ID: 040-A 

Project Title: Freshwater Sponges and AIS: Engaging Citizen Scientists 

Category: A. Foundational Natural Resource Data and Information

Summary: The project will study the geographical spread, taxonomic diversity and anti-fouling potential of freshwater sponges against aquatic invasive species by involving faculty, students and citizen scientists. 

Total Project Budget: $ 460,000 
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs) 

Name: Venugopal Mukku 
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Department: Address: 2900 University Avenue 
Crookston MN 56716 
Telephone Number: (218) 281-8097 
Email mukku002@umn.edu AND awards@umn.edu 

Location: Statewide 

Alternate Text for Visual: Freshwater sponges; Collection, Identification and Chemistry; Citizen Scientists; Aquatic Invasive Species