Is it even working?

[Rebel SS]

Minnesota spends $10M a year to battle invasive species


Posted: Aug 21, 2018 12:07 PM CDT
 

St. Paul, Minn. (AP) -
Minnesota is spending millions annually to fight invasive species in its lakes and waterways, but the damaging plants and animals are continuing to spread.

Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the state Legislature since 2014 has set aside $10 million each year for counties to fight invasive species like zebra mussels and starry stonewort.

Counties receive funding after submitting a spending plan. No detailed financial reports are required.

All but three of the state's counties receive money from the state to fight aquatic invasive species. The state allocates funds by using a formula based on the county's number of public boat landings and boat trailer parking spaces.

The funds have prompted new initiatives, but it's unclear if the money is protecting Minnesota's lakes or even working. Reporting is slim and invasive species are tough to track.

[Leech~~]

Minnesota spends $10M a year to battle invasive species


Posted: Aug 21, 2018 12:07 PM CDT
 

St. Paul, Minn. (AP) -
Minnesota is spending millions annually to fight invasive species in its lakes and waterways, but the damaging plants and animals are continuing to spread.

Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the state Legislature since 2014 has set aside $10 million each year for counties to fight invasive species like zebra mussels and starry stonewort.

Counties receive funding after submitting a spending plan. No detailed financial reports are required.

All but three of the state's counties receive money from the state to fight aquatic invasive species. The state allocates funds by using a formula based on the county's number of public boat landings and boat trailer parking spaces.

The funds have prompted new initiatives, but it's unclear if the money is protecting Minnesota's lakes or evenworking. Reporting is slim and invasive species are tough to track.

Counties receive funding after submitting a spending plan. No detailed financial reports are required.

This is what is wrong with all the GOV programs!  No accountability!  Throw tax money and Feel good you did something!     

[Steve-o]

Minnesota spends $10M a year to battle invasive species...

Those boat ramp monitors and sign makers must be doing pretty well for themselves.  Just sayin.