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This bill establishes the Keep it Clean program, aimed at preventing water pollution caused by garbage and human waste left on ice during winter activities. The bill adds a $10 surcharge to fish house, dark house, and shelter licenses for both residents and non-residents, with the revenue deposited into a newly created Keep it Clean account in the state treasury. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will develop and administer the program, which includes coordinating with local governments and non-governmental organizations, creating a statewide education campaign, and establishing a grant program. Grant-eligible activities include installing winterized dumping stations, providing waste disposal services, increasing enforcement patrols, conducting educational outreach, organizing spring cleanup efforts, and promoting Keep it Clean messaging. The bill also includes appropriations from the general fund and the Keep it Clean account to support program development and grant distribution in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The goal is to improve environmental stewardship and reduce pollution on Minnesota's state waters during winter recreational activities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1297&ssn=0&y=2025