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This bill appropriates funds from the Clean Water Fund and Parks and Trails Fund for various environmental and conservation initiatives across Minnesota for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The Clean Water Fund allocation totals $155,354,500 for the first year and $155,397,500 for the second year, with funds distributed among multiple state agencies including the Department of Agriculture, Pollution Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Department of Health, Metropolitan Council, University of Minnesota, and others. Key focus areas include water quality monitoring, groundwater protection, watershed restoration, drinking water safety, agricultural best practices, stream and lake assessments, and supporting local water management efforts. The Parks and Trails Fund appropriates $65,290,000 in the first year and $67,845,000 in the second year, primarily supporting state parks, recreation areas, trails, and grants for regional parks outside the seven-county metropolitan area. The bill emphasizes projects that connect people to the outdoors, maintain existing holdings, improve accessibility for people with disabilities, and support conservation efforts. Both fund appropriations are described as one-time allocations with specific guidelines for spending and reporting requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1447&ssn=0&y=2025