ENRTF ID: 158-D

Project Title: Applying New Tools and Techniques against Invasive Carp

Category: D. Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species

Summary: Invasive carp pose a major threat to Minnesota’s rivers and lakes.The Minnesota DNR will apply cutting edge techniques to keep these aquatic pests at bay.

Total Project Budget: $ 578,000
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Brian Nerbonne
Sponsoring Organization: MN DNR
Job Title: Regional Fisheries Manager
Department: Fish and Wildlife Division
Address: 1200 Warner Rd.
St. Paul MN 55155
Telephone Number: (651) 259-5789
Email brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us

Location:
Region: Central, Southwest
County Name: Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Washington, Winona

Alternate Text for Visual: DNR will detect and remove invasive carp to disrupt establishment of those species using a combination of innovative techniques, including netting, electrofishing, and tracking of tagged fish.