Bill > HF1482

This bill appropriates $103,326,000 from the environment and natural resources trust fund for fiscal year 2026 to support a wide range of environmental research, conservation, education, and restoration projects across Minnesota. The bill covers several key areas including foundational natural resource data collection, water resources research, environmental education, invasive species management, climate change and renewable energy initiatives, land and habitat protection, and various scientific studies. Some notable projects include investigating walleye strain physiology, studying deer populations, digitizing mollusk specimens, expanding environmental education programs for underrepresented communities, researching aquatic invasive species solutions, developing renewable energy technologies, protecting pollinator habitats, and conducting wildlife and ecosystem health research. The appropriations are primarily for one-time projects in the first fiscal year (2026), with detailed requirements for project management, data sharing, restoration practices, and public accountability. Each project has specific goals, funding amounts, and often includes provisions for long-term monitoring, public engagement, and conservation of Minnesota's natural resources. The bill also modifies some prior appropriations from a previous legislative session, extending or adjusting funding for certain ongoing environmental initiatives.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1482&ssn=0&y=2025