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Authorize Grant Agreement With National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation
Fund For Restoration In Dakota County Parkland
Meghan Manhatton & Tom Lewanski Parks Department
Physical Development Division
March 26, 2019
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• Pollinator Benefits • Pollinator Declines • Resolution 17-626 • NRMSP • NFWF Request • Requested Actions • Questions/Comments
Overview
Source: U.S.F.W.S
Regal fritillary (Speyeria idalia) – Special Concern
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Pollinator Benefits
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Pollinator Declines
1990s: 400 million monarchs
2016-17: 60 million monarchs
Monarchs - LHRP
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Pollinator Declines
Rusty Patch Bumble Bee
• One of six Minnesota bumble bees that are at-risk of extinction • Federally listed as endangered in 2017 • Found in Thompson County Park and Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Former species range Current known populations
87% range loss 92% decline in relative abundance
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Pollinator Resolution (17-626)
On December 12, 2017, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 17-626 in support of the protection and promotion of pollinators. • Protecting pollinators supports the County Board goal of providing
a healthy environment and quality natural areas • Encourages the installation of pollinator friendly plantings • Established Dakota County as a leader in pollinator protection
Raingarden at Whitetail Woods Regional Park
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NRMSP
The adopted Natural Resource Management System Plan identifies the provision of pollinator habitat as a Tier I wildlife management
activity in parks and a priority in the management of regional greenways and conservation easements.
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NFWF Grant
Three Elements of the National Fish and Wildlife Grant Request:
• Habitat Restoration • Habitat Enhancement • Native Plant Material Propagation
Project timeline: through September 2020
Pearl Crescent - LHRP Rusty Patch Bumble Bee
Federally Endangered – LHRP Leadplant Flower Moth Special Concern –SLPR
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NFWF - Restoration
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NFWF - Restoration
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NFWF – Enhancement
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NFWF - Propagation
Native Plant Material Production • Conserve genetics of Dakota County
remnant prairies • Develop a volunteer seed collection and
propagation program targeting uncommon remnant species
Local Ecotype Seedlings – Western Service Center Volunteers, Remnant Prairie and
Pollinators - LHRP
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Requested Actions
Approved CIP Budget State Grant Match $ 135,465.00
Natural Resources Base $ 400,000.00
Requested Budget Amendment
Greenways, Parks, and Natural Resources Grant Match $ 64,700.00
National Fish and Wildlife Grant $ 150,000.00
Baltimore Checkerspot WWRP Snowberry Clearwing - LHRP Carpenter Bee - MRPR
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• Authorize acceptance and execution of Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Conservation Fund grant with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for restoration in Dakota County parkland.
• Amend 2019 Parks Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget to include the National Fish and Wildlife grant.
Requested Actions
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Questions?