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Institute for Healthy Air, Water and Soil Research Grant - Invasive Plant Management Study

Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy IN

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Funding Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Institute for Healthy Air, Water and Soil Research Grant - Invasive Plant Management Study

Funder: Institute for Healthy Air, Water and Soil

Program Background: Pioneering research study to investigate non-synthetic treatment methods for invasive plant management in parks.

Focus Areas:

  • Organic herbicides testing

  • Alternative invasive plant removal methods

  • Environmental health and sustainability

  • Scientific research

    • Geographic Scope: Louisville, Kentucky (Cherokee Park and Seneca Park)

    Award Amount: $100,000

    Research Duration: 24 months (two growing seasons)

    What Gets Funded:

  • Investigation of organic herbicides (e.g., geranium-derived herbicide; clove and cinnamon oil combinations)

  • Testing of grazing mammals (goats) as invasive plant removal method

  • Use of shade cloth on ground cover to stop photosynthesis

  • Scientific study and tracking of herbicide effectiveness

    • Research Partners:

  • University of Louisville (Dr. Margaret Carreiro)

  • Olmsted Parks Conservancy

  • Institute for Healthy Air, Water and Soil

    • Expected Outcomes:

  • Investigation results to be submitted for publication in scientific journal

  • Development of best practices for non-synthetic invasive plant management

    • Olmsted Parks Conservancy Background:

  • For 10+ years, has cleared parks of invasive plants to improve ecosystem and promote tree regrowth

  • Previously used variety of removal techniques including synthetic herbicides

  • Announced February 4, 2016

  • Study began by end of April 2016

    • What Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy IN actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    1
    Total given
    $480K
    Median grant
    $480K

    Example grants

    • Louisville Parks and Recreation

      Park improvements

      $480K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    science-researchenvironmental-conservationenvironment

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