ENRTF ID: 163-D

Project Title: Mississippi River Dams: Blocking Invasive Fish, Helping Natives

Category: D. Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species

Summary: Deter Bigheaded Carp establishment in Minnesota by adjusting gates at six Mississippi River navigation dams. Downstream dams block carp, while upstream dams open pathways for native fishes to resist invasion.

Total Project Budget: $ 324,282 Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Jay Hatch
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Job Title: Associate Professor
Department: CEHD DEANS OFFICE ADMIN
Address: 450 McNamara Alumni Center, 400 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
Telephone Number: (612) 810-9220
Email hatch001@umn.edu

Location:
Region: Central, Metro, Southeast
County Name: Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Dodge, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Washington, Winona

Alternate Text for Visual: Map of Upper Mississippi River navigation dams.