ENRTF ID: 157-D

Project Title: White Nose Bat Syndrome Biological Control: Phase 3

Category: D. Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species

Summary: Testing of best biocontrol microbes for controlling white nose syndrome (WNS) in bats: Mapping of fungal pathogen, field testing, and assessment of a WNS-free cave with healthy bats

Total Project Budget: $ 444,636
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Christine Salomon
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Department: Center for Drug Design
Address: 312 Church St. SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
Telephone Number: (612) 626-3698
Email csalomon@umn.edu
Web Address: https://drugdesign.umn.edu/bio/cdd-faculty-staff/christine-salomon

Location: Statewide

Alternate Text for Visual: Map of Minnesota showing locations of 3 major hibernacula (Soudan Mine, Metro area caves, Mystery Cave)