ENRTF ID: 056-AH

Project Title: Conserving Black Terns and Forsters Terns in Minnesota

Category: H. Proposals seeking $200,000 or less in funding 
Sub-Category: A. Foundational Natural Resource Data and Information 

Summary: Black Tern and Forster’s Tern populations have declined. Comprehensive assessment of distribution and breeding status will identify population limiting factors for best management practices and prioritizing conservation and restoration efforts. 

Total Project Budget: $ 198,640 
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs) 

Name: Annie Bracey 
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN -Duluth NRRI
Address: 5013 Miller Trunk Highway 
Duluth MN 55811 
Telephone Number: (218) 341-9021 
Email brace005@d.umn.edu 

Location: Statewide 

Alternate Text for Visual: Photo of Black Tern and Forster’s Tern and maps. Text -We will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current and historical status and distribution of Black Tern and Forster’s Tern. Determining site quality and habitat characteristics of breeding colonies will allow us to create best management practices and prioritize conservation and restoration efforts.