ENRTF ID: 120-BH Project Title: Cascading Effects of Ice-Cover on Summer Water Quality Category: H. Proposals seeking $200,000 or less in funding Sub-Category: B. Water Resources Summary: This project will determine the importance of variable ice cover conditions in controlling harmful cyanobacteria, phosphorus cycling, and oxygen distribution in Minnesota lakes. Total Project Budget: $ 191,000 Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs) Name: Lesley Knoll Sponsoring Organization: U of MN Department: Itasca Biological Station Address: 28131 University Circle Lake Itasca MN 56470 Telephone Number: (218) 699-3550 Email lbknoll@umn.edu Location: Statewide Alternate Text for Visual: The visual highlights our goals: 1) examining how variable ice conditions influence water quality, 2) creating a website with real-time data, and 3) offering programs at Itasca State Park.