DGGS mapping and geothermal programs move into operating budget; $5.8M Earth MRI grant recorded
The Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys reported the Earth MRI critical‑minerals mapping grant will move into the operating budget as a $5.8 million federal increment with no state match, and the DGGS geothermal effort continues as a three‑year program focused on field work, contracting and partnership development.
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Shanna Miller told the subcommittee that Line 7 moves the U.S. Geological Survey Earth MRI mapping program for critical mineral resources into DNR's operating budget as an ongoing program. Miller said that change provides a $5.8 million federal funds increment for mapping basement metals and critical minerals and that no state match is requested for FY2027.
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