Jeffrey Marr
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Decision Support for Lake Sustainability
Safeguarding recreational boating and protecting Minnesota lakes through science-based guidance
Challenge
Lake managers are asking for help understanding and implementing scientific-based research into policies for their specific lake. Effective decision-making at the local level is complex, with many external viewpoints, complex science, and murky processes for rulemaking on public waters.
Before effectively creating decision-support tools for lake community partners, we need to listen to community partners to understand their needs, preferences, and barriers to integrating research findings into lake use policies and practice.
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Decision Support for Lake Sustainability
Safeguarding recreational boating and protecting Minnesota lakes through science-based guidance
2026 Impact Goal Projects Advance Sustainability Across Minnesota
Each year, the Institute on the Environment funds projects that advance sustainability in Minnesota. Since 2019, IonE has invested $7 million in Impact Goal projects. This year, the Impact Goals grantmaking program is supporting 10 outcomes-driven projects across the University of Minnesota system, totaling $1.5 million in funding.
Stewardship of Minnesota’s water and land emerged as a central theme among this year’s research teams.