ENRTF ID: 161-D

Project Title: Enhancing Habitat and Diversity in Cattail-Dominated Shorelines

Category: D. Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species

Summary: Determine if hybrid cattail removal at the landowner scale benefits nearshore ecological function by experimentally removing cattails from sites in 36 lakes and measuring environmental, vegetation, and fish responses.

Total Project Budget: $ 582,994
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Amy Schrank
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Department: Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Address: 135 Skok Hall, 2003 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul MN 55108
Telephone Number: (906) 231-0120
Email aschrank@umn.edu

Location: Statewide

Alternate Text for Visual: Encroaching, dense, hybrid cattail along lake shorelines can reduce oxygen, displace native plants, and reduce habitat quality for fishes. Small-scale cattail removal may foster native vegetation recovery and benefit fishes.