new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 149,605,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 155,675,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 7,282,000 new text end	new text begin 7,232,000 new text end
new text begin State Government Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 90,000 new text end	new text begin 90,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 120,271,000 new text end	new text begin 126,124,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 21,962,000 new text end	new text begin 22,229,000 new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each purpose are specified in the following subdivisions. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must present the agency's biennial budget for fiscal years 2028 and 2029 to the legislature in a transparent way by agency division, including the proposed budget bill and presentations of the budget to committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the agency's budget. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Environmental Analysis and Outcomes new text end

new text begin 22,902,000 new text end

new text begin 24,852,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 283,000 new text end	new text begin 296,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 22,400,000 new text end	new text begin 24,336,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 219,000 new text end	new text begin 220,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $128,000 the first year and $131,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for a municipal liaison to assist municipalities with water quality standards and NPDES/SDS permitting processes, including enhanced economic analysis in the water quality standards rulemaking processes, identification of cost-effective permitting opportunities, simplifying the variance process, and coordinating with the Public Facilities Authority to identify and advocate for needed resources for municipalities to achieve permit requirements. new text end

new text begin (b) $1,182,000 the first year and $1,191,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for an air-monitoring program under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.454, including ambient air for hazardous pollutants, and for operating a mobile emissions regulatory monitoring trailer. new text end

new text begin (c) $144,000 the first year and $148,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for monitoring water quality and operating assistance programs. new text end

new text begin (d) $109,000 the first year and $109,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for duties related to harmful chemicals in children's products under Minnesota Statutes, sections 116.9401 to 116.9407. Of this amount, $70,000 the first year and $70,000 the second year are transferred to the commissioner of health. new text end

new text begin (e) $137,000 the first year and $139,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for registering wastewater laboratories. new text end

new text begin (f) $1,527,000 the first year and $1,529,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to continue perfluorochemical biomonitoring in eastern metropolitan communities, as recommended by the Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring Advisory Panel, and to address other environmental health risks, including air quality. The communities must include Hmong and other immigrant farming communities. Of this amount, up to $1,248,000 the first year and $1,248,000 the second year are for transfer to the commissioner of health. new text end

new text begin (g) $64,000 the first year and $65,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for the listing procedures for impaired waters required under this act. new text end

new text begin (h) $79,000 the first year and $80,000 the second year are from the remediation fund for the leaking underground storage tank program to investigate, clean up, and prevent future releases from underground petroleum storage tanks and for the petroleum remediation program for vapor assessment and remediation. These same annual amounts are transferred from the petroleum tank fund to the remediation fund. new text end

new text begin (i) $283,000 the first year and $296,000 the second year are from the general fund to support communities in planning to implement projects that will allow for adaptation for a changing climate. new text end

new text begin (j) $2,139,000 the first year and $2,160,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to develop and implement a program related to emerging issues, including Minnesota's PFAS Blueprint. new text end

new text begin (k) $1,893,000 the first year and $1,915,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to support improved management of data collected by the agency and its partners and regulated parties to facilitate decision-making and public access. new text end

new text begin (l) $1,448,000 the second year is from the environmental fund to adopt rules and implement air toxics emissions requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.062. new text end

new text begin (m) $904,000 the first year and $911,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for monitoring ambient air for hazardous air pollutants in Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, and Olmsted Counties. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Industrial new text end

new text begin 23,794,000 new text end

new text begin 27,093,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 257,000 new text end	new text begin 264,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 21,551,000 new text end	new text begin 24,816,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 1,986,000 new text end	new text begin 2,013,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $1,876,000 the first year and $1,902,000 the second year are from the remediation fund for the leaking underground storage tank program to investigate, clean up, and prevent future releases from underground petroleum storage tanks and for the petroleum remediation program for vapor assessment and remediation. These same annual amounts are transferred from the petroleum tank fund to the remediation fund. new text end

new text begin (b) $457,000 the first year and $457,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to further evaluate the use and reduction of trichloroethylene around Minnesota and identify its potential health effects on communities. Of this amount, $149,000 the first year and $149,000 the second year are for transfer to the commissioner of health. new text end

new text begin (c) $257,000 the first year and $264,000 the second year are from the general fund for implementation of the odor management requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.064. new text end

new text begin (d) $148,000 the second year is from the environmental fund for the purposes of the public informational meeting requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.07, subdivision 4m. new text end

new text begin (e) $2,698,000 the first year and $2,718,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for prioritizing air regulatory program work in environmental justice areas. new text end

new text begin (f) $2,539,000 the second year is from the environmental fund for implementing the environmental justice cumulative impact analysis and other requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.065. new text end

new text begin (g) $730,000 the first year and $740,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to improve the coordination, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of the environmental review and permitting process. new text end

new text begin (h) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to address backlogged permits and permitting efficiencies. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Municipal new text end

new text begin 11,446,000 new text end

new text begin 11,585,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin State Government Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 90,000 new text end	new text begin 90,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 11,356,000 new text end	new text begin 11,495,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $228,000 the first year and $233,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for a municipal liaison to assist municipalities with water quality standards and NPDES/SDS permitting processes, including enhanced economic analysis in the water quality standards rulemaking processes, identification of cost-effective permitting opportunities, simplifying the variance process, and coordinating with the Public Facilities Authority to identify and advocate for needed resources for municipalities to achieve permit requirements. new text end

new text begin (b) $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for transfer to the Office of Administrative Hearings to establish sanitary districts. new text end

new text begin (c) $2,511,000 the first year and $2,535,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) program administration; for community technical assistance and education, including grants and technical assistance to communities for water-quality protection, new technology review, and enforcement under Minnesota Statutes, sections 115.55 to 115.58; and to complete the requirements of Laws 2003, chapter 128, article 1, section 165. Of this amount, $350,000 each year is for assistance to counties through grants for SSTS program administration. A county receiving a grant from this appropriation must submit the results achieved with the grant to the commissioner as part of its annual SSTS report. Any unexpended balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year. new text end

new text begin (d) $175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year from the environmental fund are for environmental permitting activities. new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2027, as grants or contracts for subsurface sewage treatment systems, surface water and groundwater assessments, storm water, and water-quality protection in this subdivision are available until June 30, 2030. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Operations new text end

new text begin 14,769,000 new text end

new text begin 14,835,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 3,404,000 new text end	new text begin 3,300,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 8,733,000 new text end	new text begin 8,870,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 2,632,000 new text end	new text begin 2,665,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $1,187,000 the first year and $1,201,000 the second year are from the remediation fund for the leaking underground storage tank program to investigate, clean up, and prevent future releases from underground petroleum storage tanks and for the petroleum remediation program for vapor assessment and remediation. These same annual amounts are transferred from the petroleum tank fund to the remediation fund. new text end

new text begin (b) $3,204,000 the first year and $3,300,000 the second year are from the general fund to support agency information technology services provided at the enterprise and agency level. new text end

new text begin (c) $955,000 the first year and $965,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to develop and maintain systems to support permitting and regulatory business processes and agency data. new text end

new text begin (d) $278,000 the first year and $280,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to support current and future career pathways for underrepresented students. new text end

new text begin (e) $375,000 the first year and $380,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to support financial planning and analysis to assist with risk and compliance management across agency programs and financial systems. new text end

new text begin (f) $538,000 the first year and $542,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for Operations Division legal services that support compliance programs. new text end

new text begin (g) $200,000 the first year is from the general fund to expand outreach under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.07, subdivision 13. This is a onetime appropriation. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Remediation new text end

new text begin 17,361,000 new text end

new text begin 17,568,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 642,000 new text end	new text begin 646,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 16,719,000 new text end	new text begin 16,922,000 new text end

new text begin (a) All money for environmental response, compensation, and compliance in the remediation fund not otherwise appropriated is appropriated to the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency and agriculture for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 115B.20, subdivision 2, clauses (1), (2), (3), (6), and (7). At the beginning of each fiscal year, the two commissioners must jointly submit to the commissioner of management and budget an annual spending plan that maximizes resource use and appropriately allocates the money between the two departments. new text end

new text begin (b) $4,965,000 the first year and $5,036,000 the second year are from the remediation fund for the leaking underground storage tank program to investigate, clean up, and prevent future releases from underground petroleum storage tanks and for the petroleum remediation program for vapor assessment and remediation. These same annual amounts are transferred from the petroleum tank fund to the remediation fund. new text end

new text begin (c) $316,000 the first year and $316,000 the second year are from the remediation fund for transfer to the commissioner of health for private water-supply monitoring and health assessment costs in areas contaminated by unpermitted mixed municipal solid waste disposal facilities and drinking water advisories and public information activities for areas contaminated by hazardous releases. new text end

new text begin (d) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are from the remediation fund to review and mitigate the impacts from the backlog of high-priority sites in the Superfund site assessment program. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Resource Management and Assistance new text end

new text begin 47,020,000 new text end

new text begin 47,259,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 70,000 new text end	new text begin 70,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 46,950,000 new text end	new text begin 47,189,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Up to $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year may be transferred from the environmental fund to the small business environmental improvement loan account under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.993. new text end

new text begin (b) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for competitive recycling grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.565. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029. The base for fiscal year 2028 and later is $154,000 from the general fund and $846,000 from the environmental fund. new text end

new text begin (c) $694,000 the first year and $694,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for emission-reduction activities and grants to small businesses and other nonpoint-emission-reduction efforts. Of this amount, $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year are to continue work with Clean Air Minnesota, and the commissioner may enter into an agreement with Environmental Initiative to support this effort. new text end

new text begin (d) $18,450,000 the first year and $18,450,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for SCORE block grants to counties. new text end

new text begin (e) $119,000 the first year and $119,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for environmental assistance grants or loans under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.0716. new text end

new text begin (f) $400,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for grants to develop and expand recycling markets for Minnesota businesses. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029. new text end

new text begin (g) $770,000 the first year and $770,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for reducing and diverting food waste, redirecting edible food for consumption, and removing barriers to collecting and recovering organic waste. Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for grants to increase food rescue and waste prevention. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029. new text end

new text begin (h) $2,829,000 the first year and $2,835,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 473.844. new text end

new text begin (i) $479,000 the first year and $481,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to address chemicals in products, including to implement and enforce flame retardant provisions under Minnesota Statutes, section 325F.071, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging provisions under Minnesota Statutes, section 325F.075. Of this amount, $80,000 the first year and $80,000 the second year are transferred to the commissioner of health. new text end

new text begin (j) $650,000 the first year and $650,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for Minnesota GreenCorps investment. new text end

new text begin (k) $1,143,000 the first year and $1,152,000 the second year are from the environmental fund for implementation of the PFAS requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.943. Of this amount, $468,000 the first year and $468,000 the second year are for transfer to the commissioner of health. new text end

new text begin (l) $175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to address land permitting activities. new text end

new text begin (m) $405,000 the first year and $355,000 the second year are from the environmental fund to increase education of businesses, compliance inspections, product testing, and enforcement to reduce or eliminate mercury-containing skin-lightening products. The agency must annually meet with community-based organizations, local health departments, and other interested stakeholders to seek feedback and report out aggregate compliance and enforcement efforts. new text end

new text begin (n) Any unencumbered grant and loan balances in the first year do not cancel but are available for grants and loans in the second year. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the appropriations encumbered on or before June 30, 2027, as contracts or grants for environmental assistance awarded under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.0716; technical and research assistance under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.152; technical assistance under Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.52; and pollution prevention assistance under Minnesota Statutes, section 115D.04, are available until June 30, 2029. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Watershed new text end

new text begin 10,768,000 new text end

new text begin 10,901,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 1,959,000 new text end	new text begin 1,959,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 8,403,000 new text end	new text begin 8,533,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 406,000 new text end	new text begin 409,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $1,959,000 the first year and $1,959,000 the second year are from the general fund for grants to delegated counties to administer the county feedlot program under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.0711, subdivisions 2 and 3. Money remaining after the first year is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (b) $137,000 the first year and $138,000 the second year are from the remediation fund for the leaking underground storage tank program to investigate, clean up, and prevent future releases from underground petroleum storage tanks and for the petroleum remediation program for vapor assessment and remediation. These same annual amounts are transferred from the petroleum tank fund to the remediation fund. new text end

new text begin (c) Any unencumbered grant and loan balances in the first year do not cancel but are available for grants and loans in the second year. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Environmental Quality Board new text end

new text begin 1,545,000 new text end

new text begin 1,582,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 1,309,000 new text end	new text begin 1,343,000 new text end
new text begin Environmental new text end	new text begin 236,000 new text end	new text begin 239,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Transfers new text end

new text begin The commissioner must transfer up to $24,000,000 the first year and $24,000,000 the second year from the environmental fund to the remediation fund for purposes of the remediation fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 116.155, subdivision 2. For fiscal years 2028 through 2031, the commissioner of management and budget must include a transfer of $24,000,000 each year from the environmental fund to the remediation fund when preparing each forecast from the effective date of this section through the February 2027 forecast under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 398,612,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 398,358,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 136,291,000 new text end	new text begin 132,187,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 131,490,000 new text end	new text begin 134,574,000 new text end
new text begin Game and Fish new text end	new text begin 129,994,000 new text end	new text begin 130,748,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 117,000 new text end	new text begin 117,000 new text end
new text begin Permanent School new text end	new text begin 720,000 new text end	new text begin 732,000 new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each purpose are specified in the following subdivisions. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Land and Mineral Resources Management new text end

new text begin 10,409,000 new text end

new text begin 10,615,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 4,909,000 new text end	new text begin 5,099,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 4,929,000 new text end	new text begin 4,940,000 new text end
new text begin Game and Fish new text end	new text begin 344,000 new text end	new text begin 344,000 new text end
new text begin Permanent School new text end	new text begin 227,000 new text end	new text begin 232,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $319,000 the first year and $319,000 the second year are for environmental research relating to mine permitting, of which $200,000 each year is from the minerals management account in the natural resources fund and $119,000 each year is from the general fund. new text end

new text begin (b) $3,639,000 the first year and $3,650,000 the second year are from the minerals management account in the natural resources fund for use as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 93.2236, paragraph (c), for mineral resource management, projects to enhance future mineral income, and projects to promote new mineral-resource opportunities. new text end

new text begin (c) $227,000 the first year and $232,000 the second year are from the permanent school fund to secure maximum long-term economic return from the school trust lands consistent with fiduciary responsibilities and sound natural resources conservation and management principles. new text end

new text begin (d) $573,000 the first year and $573,000 the second year are from the water management account in the natural resources fund for only the purposes specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.27, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Ecological and Water Resources new text end

new text begin 46,772,000 new text end

new text begin 48,202,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 22,470,000 new text end	new text begin 22,732,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 18,478,000 new text end	new text begin 19,646,000 new text end
new text begin Game and Fish new text end	new text begin 5,824,000 new text end	new text begin 5,824,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $6,947,000 the first year and $6,952,000 the second year are from the invasive species account in the natural resources fund and $1,631,000 the first year and $1,631,000 the second year are from the general fund for management, public awareness, assessment and monitoring research, and water access inspection to prevent the spread of invasive species; management of invasive plants in public waters; and management of terrestrial invasive species on state-administered lands. new text end

new text begin (b) $7,801,000 the first year and $8,791,000 the second year are from the water management account in the natural resources fund for only the purposes specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.27, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin (c) $124,000 the first year and $124,000 the second year are for a grant to the Mississippi Headwaters Board for up to 50 percent of the cost of implementing the comprehensive plan for the upper Mississippi within areas under the board's jurisdiction. new text end

new text begin (d) $264,000 the first year and $264,000 the second year are for grants for up to 50 percent of the cost of implementing the Red River mediation agreement. new text end

new text begin (e) $2,598,000 the first year and $2,598,000 the second year are from the heritage enhancement account in the game and fish fund for only the purposes specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (h), clause (1). new text end

new text begin (f) $1,150,000 the first year and $1,150,000 the second year are from the nongame wildlife management account in the natural resources fund for nongame wildlife management. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 290.431, $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year may be used for nongame wildlife information, education, and promotion. new text end

new text begin (g) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 84.943, $48,000 the first year and $48,000 the second year from the critical habitat private sector matching account may be used to publicize the critical habitat license plate match program. new text end

new text begin (h) $4,555,000 the first year and $4,555,000 the second year are for the following activities: new text end

new text begin (1) financial reimbursement and technical support to soil and water conservation districts or other local units of government for groundwater-level monitoring; new text end

new text begin (2) surface water monitoring and analysis, including installing monitoring gauges; new text end

new text begin (3) groundwater analysis to assist with water-appropriation permitting decisions; new text end

new text begin (4) permit application review incorporating surface water and groundwater technical analysis; new text end

new text begin (5) precipitation data and analysis to improve irrigation use; new text end

new text begin (6) information technology, including electronic permitting and integrated data systems; and new text end

new text begin (7) compliance and monitoring. new text end

new text begin (i) $410,000 the first year and $410,000 the second year are from the heritage enhancement account in the game and fish fund, and $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are from the general fund for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center at the University of Minnesota to prioritize, support, and develop research-based solutions that can reduce the effects of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota by preventing spread, controlling populations, and managing ecosystems and to advance knowledge to inspire action by others. The money appropriated in this paragraph is transferred to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center at the University of Minnesota. For fiscal years 2028 to 2031, the commissioner of management and budget must include transfers for these amounts when preparing each forecast, through the February 2027 forecast, under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103. new text end

new text begin (j) $129,000 the first year is from the general fund for providing research, policy review, and assisting the Sustainable Foraging Task Force. This is a onetime appropriation. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Forest Management new text end

new text begin 62,183,000 new text end

new text begin 61,793,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 44,360,000 new text end	new text begin 43,883,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 16,206,000 new text end	new text begin 16,293,000 new text end
new text begin Game and Fish new text end	new text begin 1,617,000 new text end	new text begin 1,617,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $7,521,000 the first year and $7,521,000 the second year are for prevention, presuppression, and suppression costs of emergency firefighting and other costs incurred under Minnesota Statutes, section 88.12. The amount necessary to pay for presuppression and suppression costs during the biennium is appropriated from the general fund. By January 15 each year, the commissioner of natural resources must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house and senate committees and divisions having jurisdiction over environment and natural resources finance that identifies all firefighting costs incurred and reimbursements received in the prior fiscal year. These appropriations may not be transferred. Any reimbursement of firefighting expenditures made to the commissioner from any source other than federal mobilizations must be deposited into the general fund. new text end

new text begin (b) $15,706,000 the first year and $15,793,000 the second year are from the forest management investment account in the natural resources fund for only the purposes specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 89.039, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin (c) $1,617,000 the first year and $1,617,000 the second year are from the heritage enhancement account in the game and fish fund to advance ecological classification systems (ECS), forest habitat, and invasive species management. new text end

new text begin (d) $940,000 the first year and $947,000 the second year are for the Forest Resources Council to implement the Sustainable Forest Resources Act. new text end

new text begin (e) $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are from the forest management investment account in the natural resources fund for forest road maintenance on state forest roads. new text end

new text begin (f) $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for forest road maintenance on county forest roads. new text end

new text begin (g) $400,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for grants to local and Tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to enhance community forest ecosystem health and sustainability under Minnesota Statutes, section 88.82. The commissioner may use a reasonable amount of this appropriation for administering ReLeaf grants. new text end

new text begin (h) $900,000 the first year is for community tree-planting grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.705. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2028. new text end

new text begin (i) $160,000 the first year is from the general fund for completing the condemnation of certain land in Mille Lacs County authorized under Laws 2024, chapter 116, article 8, section 13. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2027. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Parks and Trails Management new text end

new text begin 114,097,000 new text end

new text begin 113,212,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 38,257,000 new text end	new text begin 36,224,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 73,540,000 new text end	new text begin 74,688,000 new text end
new text begin Game and Fish new text end	new text begin 2,300,000 new text end	new text begin 2,300,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $8,925,000 the first year and $9,238,000 the second year are from the natural resources fund for state trail, park, and recreation area operations. This appropriation is from revenue deposited in the natural resources fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (h), clause (2). new text end

new text begin (b) $22,078,000 the first year and $23,865,000 the second year are from the state parks account in the natural resources fund to operate and maintain state parks and state recreation areas. new text end

new text begin (c) $1,300,000 the first year and $1,300,000 the second year are from the natural resources fund for park and trail grants to local units of government on land to be maintained for at least 20 years for parks or trails. Priority must be given for projects that are in underserved communities or that increase access to persons with disabilities. This appropriation is from revenue deposited in the natural resources fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (h), clause (4). Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (d) $9,624,000 the first year and $9,624,000 the second year are from the snowmobile trails and enforcement account in the natural resources fund for the snowmobile grants-in-aid program. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (e) $2,510,000 the first year and $2,510,000 the second year are from the natural resources fund for the off-highway vehicle grants-in-aid program. Of this amount, $1,960,000 each year is from the all-terrain vehicle account, $225,000 each year is from the off-highway motorcycle account, and $325,000 each year is from the off-road vehicle account. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (f) $2,750,000 the first year and $2,750,000 the second year are from the state land and water conservation account in the natural resources fund for priorities established by the commissioner for eligible state projects and administrative and planning activities consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0264, and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (g) $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the general fund for matching grants for local parks and outdoor recreation areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019, subdivision 2. new text end

new text begin (h) $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the general fund for matching grants for local trail connections under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019, subdivision 4c. new text end

new text begin (i) $600,000 the first year and $600,000 the second year are from the natural resources fund for projects and activities that connect diverse and underserved Minnesotans through expanding cultural environmental experiences, exploration of their environment, and outdoor recreational activities. This appropriation is from revenue deposited in the natural resources fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (j). new text end

new text begin (j) $952,000 the first year is from the all-terrain vehicle account in the natural resources fund for grants for design, engineering, and construction of all-terrain vehicle trails and to acquire rights-of-way for the trails. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2028. new text end

new text begin (k) $300,000 the first year is for one or more grants to the city of Anoka for design, engineering, environmental analysis, and construction of improvements to the Rum River Dam in the city of Anoka and to acquire rights-of-way, including easements, for the dam. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2028. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Fish and Wildlife Management new text end

new text begin 98,237,000 new text end

new text begin 98,171,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 10,499,000 new text end	new text begin 9,437,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 2,182,000 new text end	new text begin 2,424,000 new text end
new text begin Game and Fish new text end	new text begin 85,556,000 new text end	new text begin 86,310,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $12,125,000 the first year and $12,097,000 the second year are from the heritage enhancement account in the game and fish fund only for activities specified under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (h), clause (1). Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, five percent of this appropriation may be used for expanding hunter and angler recruitment and retention. new text end

new text begin (b) $8,546,000 the first year and $8,546,000 the second year are from the deer management account in the game and fish fund for the purposes identified in Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.075, subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin (c) $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are from the heritage enhancement account in the game and fish fund for grants for natural-resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.976. The commissioner may use a reasonable amount of this appropriation for administering grants authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.976. Priority must be given to projects benefiting underserved communities. new text end

new text begin (d) Up to $2,225,000 the first year and up to $2,225,000 the second year are available for transfer from the critical habitat private sector matching account to the reinvest in Minnesota fund for wildlife management areas acquisition, restoration, and enhancement according to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.943, subdivision 5, paragraph (b). new text end

new text begin (e) $3,532,000 the first year and $3,532,000 the second year are from the general fund and $1,675,000 the first year and $1,675,000 the second year are from the game and fish fund for statewide response and management of chronic wasting disease. Of this amount, up to $3,250,000 each year from the general fund is for inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities taken for the white-tailed deer farm program. new text end

new text begin (f) $848,000 the first year is to provide grants to accredited learning centers to provide a multiday, overnight educational experience for students in grades 4 through 12 that is comprised mainly of outdoor-based learning activities. To be eligible for a grant, the outdoor education program must provide opportunities for students to directly experience nature and must employ a research-based environmental and natural resources educational curriculum that is integrated with local school curricula to help students meet academic standards. A grantee must address accessibility of outdoor educational opportunities for underserved students, including students with disabilities. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2028. new text end

new text begin (g) $225,000 the first year is from the general fund to expand outreach under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.027, subdivision 21. This is a onetime appropriation. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Enforcement new text end

new text begin 63,890,000 new text end

new text begin 64,534,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 14,375,000 new text end	new text begin 14,591,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 15,045,000 new text end	new text begin 15,473,000 new text end
new text begin Game and Fish new text end	new text begin 34,353,000 new text end	new text begin 34,353,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 117,000 new text end	new text begin 117,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $1,718,000 the first year and $1,718,000 the second year are from the general fund for enforcement efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. new text end

new text begin (b) $2,980,000 the first year and $2,980,000 the second year are from the heritage enhancement account in the game and fish fund for only the purposes specified under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (h), clause (1). new text end

new text begin (c) $1,442,000 the first year and $1,442,000 the second year are from the water recreation account in the natural resources fund for grants to counties for boat and water safety. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (d) $315,000 the first year and $315,000 the second year are from the snowmobile trails and enforcement account in the natural resources fund for grants to local law enforcement agencies for snowmobile enforcement activities. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (e) $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the all-terrain vehicle account in the natural resources fund for grants to qualifying organizations to assist in safety and environmental education and monitoring trails on public lands under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.9011. Grants issued under this paragraph must be issued through a formal agreement with the organization. By December 15 each year, an organization receiving a grant under this paragraph must report to the commissioner with details on expenditures and outcomes from the grant. Of this appropriation, $25,000 each year is for administering these grants. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (f) $510,000 the first year and $510,000 the second year are from the natural resources fund for grants to county law enforcement agencies for off-highway vehicle enforcement and public education activities based on off-highway vehicle use in the county. Of this amount, $498,000 each year is from the all-terrain vehicle account, $11,000 each year is from the off-highway motorcycle account, and $1,000 each year is from the off-road vehicle account. The county enforcement agencies may use money received under this appropriation to make grants to other local enforcement agencies within the county that have a high concentration of off-highway vehicle use. Of this appropriation, $25,000 each year is for administering the grants. Any unencumbered balance does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. new text end

new text begin (g) $262,000 the first year and $262,000 the second year are from the water recreation account in the natural resources fund for investigating, notification, and removal of abandoned watercraft on or adjacent to public waters and public land. new text end

new text begin (h) $20,000 the first year and $20,000 the second year are from the off-highway motorcycle account in the natural resources fund for grants to qualifying off-highway motorcycle organizations to assist in providing safety and environmental education and monitoring trails on public lands according to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.9011. Grants awarded under this paragraph must be issued through a formal agreement with the organization. By December 15 each year, an organization receiving a grant under this paragraph must report to the commissioner with details on how the money was expended and what outcomes were achieved. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Operations Support new text end

new text begin 1,200,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin $1,200,000 the first year is for legal costs. This is a onetime appropriation and is available through fiscal year 2029. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Pass Through Funds new text end

new text begin 1,824,000 new text end

new text begin 1,831,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 221,000 new text end	new text begin 221,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end	new text begin 1,110,000 new text end	new text begin 1,110,000 new text end
new text begin Permanent School new text end	new text begin 493,000 new text end	new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $510,000 the first year and $510,000 the second year are from the natural resources fund for grants to be divided equally between the city of St. Paul for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and the city of Duluth for the Lake Superior Zoo. This appropriation is from revenue deposited to the natural resources fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (h), clause (5). new text end

new text begin (b) $221,000 the first year and $221,000 the second year are from the general fund for the Office of School Trust Lands. new text end

new text begin (c) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are from the permanent school fund for transaction and project management costs for divesting of school trust lands within Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. new text end

new text begin (d) $343,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are from the permanent school fund for the Office of School Trust Lands. new text end

new text begin (e) $600,000 the first year and $600,000 the second year are from the natural resources fund for parks and trails of regional significance outside the seven-county metropolitan area under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.535, based on the recommendations from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. This appropriation is from revenue deposited in the natural resources fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.94, paragraph (i). new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Transfers new text end

new text begin $720,000 the first year and $732,000 the second year are transferred from the forest suspense account to the permanent school fund. For fiscal years 2028 through 2031, the commissioner of management and budget must include a transfer of $732,000 each year from the forest suspense account to the permanent school fund when preparing each forecast from the effective date of this section through the February 2027 forecast under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Extensions new text end

new text begin The appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter 60, article 1, section 3, subdivision 5, paragraph (p), for a boat launch on the Mississippi River is extended to June 30, 2026. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 103,326,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the environment and natural resources trust fund. The amounts that may be spent for each purpose are specified in the following subdivisions. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Definition new text end

new text begin "Trust fund" means the Minnesota environment and natural resources trust fund established under the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 14. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Foundational Natural Resource Data and Information new text end

new text begin 22,084,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Fond du Lac Deer Study - Phase 1 new text end

new text begin $1,441,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for Bemidji State University to collect baseline deer demographic, movement, and habitat-use data before elk restoration to better inform management of both elk and deer populations on the Fond du Lac Reservation and surrounding areas. new text end

new text begin (b) Are All Walleye Created Equal? Probably Not. new text end

new text begin $298,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to investigate Minnesota walleye strain physiology and disease responses to warming water and to build a tool to guide adaptive management of walleye in a warming climate. new text end

new text begin (c) Deer Survival Within Minnesota's Densest Wolf Population new text end

new text begin $809,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate how wolves, winter severity, and habitat affect deer mortality and survival across space and time within the Voyageurs region. new text end

new text begin (d) Evaluating Anticoagulant Rodenticide Exposure in Minnesota's Carnivores new text end

new text begin $247,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to determine anticoagulant rodenticide exposure rates and concentrations in Minnesota bobcats and fishers, factors influencing exposure risk, and negative effects of rodenticide exposure on carnivore health. new text end

new text begin (e) Digitizing the Science Museum of Minnesota's Mollusk Specimens new text end

new text begin $386,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota to make the museum's Minnesota mollusk specimen collection available for research and education by identifying and organizing all relevant specimens and digitizing the museum's data. new text end

new text begin (f) Integrating Wildlife Objectives in Long-Term Forest Management Planning new text end

new text begin $316,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a harvest-scheduling model that integrates wildlife habitat metrics with timber production objectives in the forest-planning process for more sustainable forest landscape-level outcomes. new text end

new text begin (g) Surveying Minnesota's Secretive Marsh Birds new text end

new text begin $413,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Audubon Society, Upper Mississippi River office, to conduct a breeding marsh bird survey and provide state and federal agencies with an assessment of marsh bird population status and wetland habitat. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (h) Improving Conservation Outcomes for Imperiled Wood Turtles new text end

new text begin $242,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Minnesota Zoological Society to restore imperiled wood turtles by increasing remnant populations, quantifying effectiveness of habitat management strategies, establishing baseline information on disease prevalence, and creating a new decision-support tool for prioritizing future conservation actions. new text end

new text begin (i) Maximizing the Impact of Wildlife Movement Data new text end

new text begin $216,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to create a centralized and accessible database of wildlife movement data from prior trust fund-supported studies and demonstrate tools biologists can use to analyze these data to benefit Minnesota wildlife. new text end

new text begin (j) Expanding the Statewide Motus Wildlife Tracking Network new text end

new text begin $234,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Minnesota Zoological Society to expand the statewide Motus Wildlife Tracking System network into southwestern Minnesota and the North Shore to guide the conservation of imperiled grassland and boreal migratory birds and other wildlife. This appropriation may also be used to develop outreach and interpretive materials for Motus sites. new text end

new text begin (k) Updating and Sharing Information on Minnesota's Tick Biodiversity new text end

new text begin $186,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collaborate with wildlife organizations and community scientists to survey the biodiversity and distribution of ticks in Minnesota and create a publicly accessible GIS dashboard to share results and potential disease implications with the public and wildlife managers. new text end

new text begin (l) Small Mammals and Hunter Participation: Expanded Offal Wildlife Watching new text end

new text begin $563,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to expand and assess hunter participation in monitoring scavenger use of deer gut piles, assess small mammal occurrence and contaminant and disease exposure risk at offal sites, and study how messaging impacts hunters' use of lead ammunition. new text end

new text begin (m) Green Heron as an Indicator of Wetland-Dependent Species new text end

new text begin $424,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to collect data on the year-round habitat use and migratory movements of green herons, assess potential factors leading to population decline, and identify conservation strategies to benefit the green heron and other wetland-dependent bird species. new text end

new text begin (n) Visualizing Minnesota's Natural Resources with CT Scanning new text end

new text begin $955,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Bell Museum of Natural History, to acquire a CT scanner, scan Bell Museum organismal specimens, create 3D prints from the scans, and share the data and prints through environmental education and research programs. The CT scanner purchased with this appropriation must prioritize use by and be made available cost-free to other Minnesota-focused researchers for the duration of this appropriation. This appropriation may also be used for equipment, tools, and supplies needed to acquire, install, and use the scanner and print 3D models of scanned organisms. Net income generated as part of this appropriation may be reinvested in the project if a plan for reinvestment is approved in the work plan as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. new text end

new text begin (o) Mapping Human-Carnivore Conflicts in Human-Dominated Landscapes new text end

new text begin $563,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to evaluate bear, bobcat, and coyote habitat use, activity, and diet in Duluth and surrounding areas to map hotspots for human-carnivore conflicts and fill knowledge gaps to reduce conflicts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (p) Geologic Atlases for Water Resource Management new text end

new text begin $1,260,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey, to continue to produce geologic atlas maps and databases to inform management of groundwater and surface water. This appropriation is to complete Part A, which focuses on the properties and distribution of earth materials to define aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. new text end

new text begin (q) Leveraging Statewide Datasets for Native Rough Fish new text end

new text begin $250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to construct species distribution models that predict presence and abundance of native rough fish species and identify potential areas for protection, additional monitoring, or restoration across the state. This appropriation may also be used to build an interactive mapping tool and share results. new text end

new text begin (r) The Impacts of Climate Change on Northeastern Minnesota new text end

new text begin $772,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness to work with collaborators to aggregate research, data, and other information about the impacts of climate change on the habitat and wildlife of northeastern Minnesota into a publicly available, web-based database. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (s) Health and Disease Monitoring in Minnesota Wildlife new text end

new text begin $750,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, to collaborate with wildlife rehabilitation organizations and other wildlife health professionals throughout Minnesota to enhance the state's health and disease surveillance, preparedness, and response efforts. new text end

new text begin (t) Affordable Statewide Tracking of Forestry Fragmentation and Degradation new text end

new text begin $331,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to merge aircraft and satellite LiDAR data to build a model and an interactive real-time web dashboard of forest boundaries that provides business-ready information about statewide forest fragmentation and degradation due to human activities and natural disasters. new text end

new text begin (u) Safeguarding Bees While Monitoring Pollinators and Nesting Habitats new text end

new text begin $590,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to pioneer low-mortality methods for monitoring bee populations and to investigate nest habitat materials and antimicrobial properties in cooperation with community scientists and management agencies. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (v) Expanding the Application of Minnesota's Wetland Monitoring Data new text end

new text begin $312,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to use existing LiDAR and recurring aerial photographs to determine state grassland acreage and change over the last twenty years, evaluate key drivers of wetland change, and use technology to improve Minnesota's wetland monitoring. new text end

new text begin (w) Enhancing the Value of Minnesota Public Grasslands new text end

new text begin $390,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate a combination of prescribed fire, brush mowing, and targeted conservation grazing to develop ready-to-use management strategies for public land managers to mitigate woody species encroachment and increase biodiversity and carbon sequestration in public grasslands. new text end

new text begin (x) Foundational Precision Agriculture Data to Reduce Environmental Impacts new text end

new text begin $1,255,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris to establish data collection systems and methods at sentinel farm sites, develop and evaluate best management practices, and provide outreach and training to farmers to encourage adoption of precision agriculture technologies that reduce fertilizer and chemical use and improve water and air quality. new text end

new text begin (y) Continued Aggregate Resource Mapping new text end

new text begin $621,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to map the aggregate resource potential in the state of Minnesota and to make the information available in print and electronic format to local units of government to support informed land-use decisions and resource conservation. new text end

new text begin (z) Advancing Collaborative Wild Rice Monitoring Program Technologies new text end

new text begin $900,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue efforts to create a framework for long-term wild rice monitoring for conservation and collaborate with Tribal and nongovernmental organizations to collect additional data, improve collection and analysis methods, and develop a statewide estimate of wild rice abundance and coverage. new text end

new text begin (aa) Conserving Natural Resources by Advancing Forever Green Agriculture new text end

new text begin $2,146,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Forever Green Initiative to fund research projects to develop new perennial and winter-annual crops to protect water, wildlife, soil, other natural resources, and the climate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2030, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (bb) Minnesota's Priority Native Rough Fish: Gars and Bowfin new text end

new text begin $568,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop population dynamics, habitat use, and food web models for Minnesota gars and bowfins and conduct outreach to inform conservation and management and serve as a template for study of Minnesota's other native rough fish species. new text end

new text begin (cc) Understanding to Improve Minnesota's Future Lake Water Quality new text end

new text begin $595,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use decade-long comprehensive lake, watershed, and weather data and high-resolution climate models to understand lake-specific drivers of water quality and predict the effects of future warming on harmful algal blooms across Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (dd) Operationalizing State Zooplankton Data to Support Lake Health new text end

new text begin $423,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use long-term monitoring data to determine the relationship between zooplankton communities and ecosystem services, like fisheries health and water quality, and develop biotic indices for lake health. new text end

new text begin (ee) Trialing Climate-Ready Woodland Trees in Urban Areas new text end

new text begin $255,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to demonstrate performance of climate-adaptive tree species and study land manager and public perceptions of these species to identify the best species and risk tolerance for future plantings in metropolitan areas of Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (ff) Superior Shores: Protecting Our Great Lakes Coastal Habitats new text end

new text begin $675,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for the St. Croix Watershed Research Station to map the locations and survey the biological diversity and water quality of Lake Superior coastal rock pools. This appropriation may also be used to develop outreach materials and host programs on rock pool understanding and conservation. new text end

new text begin (gg) Recruitment and Fecundity of Minnesota Moose new text end

new text begin $2,007,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for state and Tribal biologists to work collaboratively to estimate survival and fecundity of yearling and 2-year-old moose in northeast Minnesota to inform future management efforts. Of this amount, $841,000 is for an agreement with the 1854 Treaty Authority. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2031, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (hh) Fighting Insect Decline: Minnesota Bumblebees to the Rescue new text end

new text begin $249,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to map historical and current bumblebee distribution and develop an identification tool using molecular barcodes and an online resource hub to improve conservation of Minnesota's native bumblebees. new text end

new text begin (ii) Trace Metals in Municipal Yard Waste and Compost new text end

new text begin $120,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to assess trace metal contamination from collected residential yard waste, finished compost, and compost leachate in municipal yard waste recycling programs. new text end

new text begin (jj) Chronic Wasting Disease Prions in Minnesota Waters new text end

new text begin $322,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate the movement of chronic wasting disease in Minnesota waters, assess the risk of spread, and share results with wildlife and watershed managers. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Water Resources new text end

new text begin 11,812,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Enhancing Our Resources - Rural Health and Drinking Water new text end

new text begin $994,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Freshwater Society to partner with the Mayo Clinic to educate well owners and family health providers about the geologic occurrence and risk of arsenic in drinking water. This appropriation is also to provide free arsenic testing to well owners in southeast Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (b) Restoration and Outreach for Minnesota's Native Mussels new text end

new text begin $1,258,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to propagate, rear, and restore native freshwater mussel populations and the ecosystem services they provide to Minnesota waters; to evaluate reintroduction success; and to inform the public on mussels and mussel conservation. new text end

new text begin (c) Pristine to Green: Toxic Blooms Threaten Northern Lakes new text end

new text begin $1,362,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for the St. Croix Watershed Research Station to evaluate drivers that contribute to the formation of nuisance and toxic algal blooms in relatively pristine and protected lakes across Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (d) Training Lake Communities to Track Chloride and Algae new text end

new text begin $274,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Sea Grant college program in Duluth to develop and train a network of community-based volunteers to track chloride and harmful algal blooms in rural Minnesota lakes. new text end

new text begin (e) Clean Sweep Solution to Nonpoint Source Pollution new text end

new text begin $386,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Water Resources Center to enhance Clean Sweep programs, identify the pollutants present in street-sweeping materials, explore material reuse options, and quantify benefits of enhanced street sweeping. This appropriation may also be used to coordinate county and regional collaborations, develop resources, and provide training to increase targeted street-sweeping practices to reduce nonpoint source pollution to Minnesota's water resources. new text end

new text begin (f) Cyanotoxins in Minnesota Lakes: The Role of Sunlight new text end

new text begin $220,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify degradation of cyanobacterial toxins by sunlight to understand how increasing frequency of harmful algal blooms and changing environmental conditions influence toxin persistence in natural waters. new text end

new text begin (g) Enhancing Degradation of Emerging Contaminants via Microbial Starvation new text end

new text begin $390,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to study how wastewater treatment systems can be improved to more effectively biodegrade mixtures of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other contaminants of emerging concern and protect Minnesota's water resources. new text end

new text begin (h) Soil Health Management for Water Storage new text end

new text begin $454,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Water Resources Center to conduct on-farm and model-based research and develop guidance for watershed planners and land managers to effectively use soil health management to achieve water storage and water quality goals. new text end

new text begin (i) Predicting Contaminant Movement in Minnesota's Fractured Aquifers new text end

new text begin $650,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to develop a software program that predicts the fate and movement of contaminants, such as PFAS, chloride, nitrate, and pathogens, in Minnesota's fractured aquifers. new text end

new text begin (j) Documentation and Toxicity of Microplastics in Urban Ecosystems new text end

new text begin $300,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to research how land use and toxicity affect the accumulation of microplastics and associated contaminants of concern in stormwater ponds and the wildlife that use stormwater ponds. new text end

new text begin (k) Terminating PFAS-Type Pesticides via Enzyme Cocktails new text end

new text begin $297,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate the ability of selected enzymes and combinations of enzymes to biodegrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in pesticides and to design a pilot-scale biofilter for effective elimination of PFAS from water. new text end

new text begin (l) Addressing 21st Century Challenges for the St. Croix new text end

new text begin $243,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for the St. Croix Watershed Research Station to develop a watershed model to identify potential hydrologic and water quality impacts to the lower St. Croix River over the next 75 years and inform future planning and management in the watershed. new text end

new text begin (m) Impact of Statewide Conservation Practices on Stream Biodiversity new text end

new text begin $300,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use existing monitoring data to evaluate the effects of wetlands and riparian buffers on stream and river biodiversity and biological condition and develop tools and materials to inform the public and natural resource managers. new text end

new text begin (n) Modeling the Future Mississippi River Gorge new text end

new text begin $427,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, to construct a reduced-scale physical model of Mississippi River Pool 1, Lock & Dam 1, and adjacent upstream and downstream reaches; analyze water flow and sediment movement under various pool management strategies; and share results with the public to inform decisions on the future management of the lock and dam. new text end

new text begin (o) Highly Efficient Nutrient Removal Technology for Agricultural Drainage new text end

new text begin $453,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to conduct lab- and field-scale tests of a novel bioreactor technology for removing nutrients from agricultural drainage and disseminate results to farmers and the public. new text end

new text begin (p) Citizen Scientists Capture Microplastic Pollution Around State new text end

new text begin $419,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop adaptable microplastic sampling and detection methods, develop a public-access database, and leverage citizen scientists to survey microplastic pollution throughout the state to allow for data-driven risk management decisions and solutions. new text end

new text begin (q) Healthy Native Prairie Microbiomes for Cleaner Water new text end

new text begin $468,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify and characterize prairie plant microbiomes and study the potential of native prairie microbes to provide nitrogen for agricultural crops and reduce industrial fertilizer use and nitrate contamination of water. new text end

new text begin (r) Wastewater Chloride Reduction through Industrial Source Reduction Assistance new text end

new text begin $247,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program to provide technical assistance to businesses to cost-effectively reduce industrial and commercial chloride use in communities with high chloride effluent concentrations. new text end

new text begin (s) Pilot Water Budget Framework for Managing Water Withdrawals new text end

new text begin $198,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a pilot water budget framework to identify sensitive areas in Minnesota where net water withdrawals have a significant impact on surface water and groundwater. new text end

new text begin (t) Biofilm Mediated Destruction of PFAS in Groundwater new text end

new text begin $1,336,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Freshwater Society to develop biofilm treatment technology and demonstrate field-scale removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated groundwater. A fiscal management plan must be approved in the work plan before any trust fund money is spent. new text end

new text begin (u) Impact of Microplastics on Wastewater Treatment in Minnesota new text end

new text begin $506,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to quantify the abundance of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants in Minnesota, determine how microplastics affect wastewater treatment plant performance, and evaluate how different wastewater treatment processes alter microplastics. new text end

new text begin (v) Portable Arsenic and Nitrate Detector for Well Water new text end

new text begin $358,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a small, cheap, and easy-to-use system to detect arsenic and nitrate in well water and determine whether well water is safe to drink. new text end

new text begin (w) Recovering Salts from Highly Saline Wastewater new text end

new text begin $272,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a method to recover useful salts from concentrated saline wastewater to increase the economic sustainability of high water-recovery softening, sulfate removal, and industrial wastewater treatment. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Environmental Education new text end

new text begin 11,965,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Eagle's Nest: Where the World Becomes Your Classroom new text end

new text begin $130,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Glacial Hills Elementary School to create interactive natural playground and landscaping features for children and provide environmental education programming outside of regular school hours. new text end

new text begin (b) Advancing Equity in Environmental Education new text end

new text begin $700,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Camp Fire Minnesota to provide needs-based scholarships for Minnesota youth to attend state-standards-aligned environmental and outdoor education programs. new text end

new text begin (c) Teacher Field School - Phase 2: Increasing Impact new text end

new text begin $712,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Hamline University to continue the teacher field school program that trains teachers how to connect academic content with environmental stewardship, natural resource conservation, and outdoor recreation. This appropriation is also to pilot a train-the-trainer model for nature-based education practices. new text end

new text begin (d) Creating Future Leaders in Outdoor and Environmental Leadership new text end

new text begin $330,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for North Hennepin Community College to collaborate with K-12 education, higher education, and outdoor organizations to increase environmental education, leadership, internship, and career opportunities for underrepresented college and high school students. new text end

new text begin (e) Engaging our Diverse Public in Environmental Stewardship - Phase 2 new text end

new text begin $249,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening to increase participation in natural resources conservation and restoration efforts and careers through volunteer, internship, and youth engagement activities, with a focus on diverse audiences that more accurately reflect local demographic and socioeconomic conditions in Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (f) Outdoor School for Minnesota K-12 Students new text end

new text begin $3,992,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center to partner with four other accredited residential environmental learning centers in Minnesota to provide needs-based scholarships to K-12 students statewide for immersive multiday environmental learning experiences. new text end

new text begin (g) Statewide Environmental Education via PBS Outdoor Series new text end

new text begin $415,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pioneer Public Broadcasting Service to produce, distribute, and promote new episodes of a statewide public television series that inspires Minnesotans to connect with the outdoors and to restore and protect the state's natural resources. new text end

new text begin (h) Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin Conservation Crew Program new text end

new text begin $678,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa to expand a conservation corps program developed to provide natural resources career development opportunities for indigenous young adults and cultivate an enduring action-based conservation ethic through the integration of traditional knowledge, nature immersion, and the implementation of conservation and restoration practices in the field. new text end

new text begin (i) Reuse for the Future: Youth Education and Engagement new text end

new text begin $225,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Reuse Minnesota to provide curriculum-based opportunities for students to learn about the reuse economy, reuse skills, and other opportunities to reduce waste. This appropriation may also be used to align materials to state standards and translate materials to additional languages. new text end

new text begin (j) River Bend Nature Center Outdoor Diversity Initiative new text end

new text begin $247,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with River Bend Nature Center to lead a coalition of educational partners and culturally specific organizations to expand recognized environmental education curriculum and provide conservation-based career exploration and job placement opportunities for diverse communities in southern Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (k) Camp Parsons Mississippi Summer new text end

new text begin $225,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center to provide environmental education to Minneapolis urban youth through the Camp Parsons Mississippi Summer program that fosters connections to nature and encourages responsible stewardship of our natural resources. new text end

new text begin (l) Adult Outdoor Education for Minnesota's Underrepresented Communities new text end

new text begin $247,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Baztec Fishing & Outdoors to create fishing and hunting education, training, and opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities in Minnesota. All fishing tackle purchased with this appropriation must be lead-free. A fiscal management plan must be approved in the work plan before any trust fund money is spent. new text end

new text begin (m) Minnesota's Road Map for Sustainability and Climate Education new text end

new text begin $491,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Climate Generation to convene community gatherings and partner with institutions and organizations across the education sector to develop a road map on how to build capacity for equitable and accessible sustainability and climate education programs that align with the Minnesota Climate Action Framework. new text end

new text begin (n) ESTEP 2.0: Earth Science Teacher Education Project new text end

new text begin $643,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Science Teachers Association to provide professional development for Minnesota science teachers statewide in environmental and earth science content to strengthen environmental education in schools. new text end

new text begin (o) Engaging Latine Communities in Conservation and Preservation new text end

new text begin $400,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Accion Latina to use community-based partnerships and communications platforms to host outdoor events and conduct educational outreach focused on Latine and BIPOC communities about the need to protect Minnesota's environment and natural resources. new text end

new text begin (p) Inclusive Wildlife Engagement in Classrooms and Communities new text end

new text begin $712,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the nongame wildlife program to provide three wildlife conservation, action-based outdoor educational opportunities to engage needs-based schools, young adults, and communities underrepresented in natural resources through the Bird by Bird, Empowering Pathways into Conservation, and Community Science programs. new text end

new text begin (q) Activating Youth and Family Environmental Stewardship through Raptors new text end

new text begin $228,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Raptor Center to deliver standards-based environmental education featuring live raptors through school programs and community events across Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (r) Moving Minnesota toward a Lead-Free Sporting Future new text end

new text begin $250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for Bemidji State University to conduct educational outreach directed at hunters and anglers to increase awareness of lead-free options for big-game hunting, small-game hunting, and fishing as a means of reducing wildlife exposure to lead. new text end

new text begin (s) Science Centers Supporting Northern Boys and Girls Clubs new text end

new text begin $1,091,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Headwaters Science Center to expand access to environmental science education in northern Minnesota and leverage partnerships between rural and urban organizations to deliver culturally relevant, hands-on learning experiences to underserved students. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species new text end

new text begin 6,713,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Aquatic Invasive Species: From Problems to Real-World Solutions new text end

new text begin $5,771,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to conduct high-priority projects aimed at solving Minnesota's aquatic invasive species problems using rigorous science and a collaborative process. This appropriation may also be used to deliver research findings to end users through strategic communication and outreach. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (b) Optimizing Nonnative Cattail Treatment Effectiveness in Prairie Wetlands new text end

new text begin $942,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to compare the effectiveness of invasive cattail treatment methods and provide recommendations for managers to maximize benefits of conservation money for native wetland plants and wildlife. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2031, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Air Quality, Climate Change, and Renewable Energy new text end

new text begin 11,744,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Protecting Coldwater Fish Habitat in Minnesota Lakes new text end

new text begin $561,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to identify lake-specific watershed protection targets and management practices needed to maintain coldwater fish habitat threatened by warming temperatures and increasing extreme rain events and to integrate this information into conservation planning tools. new text end

new text begin (b) Agrivoltaics 2.0 Building a Resilient E-Farm new text end

new text begin $535,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris to evaluate emerging solar system designs and solar technology integration with vegetable and livestock production systems to maximize energy production and benefits to farmers. new text end

new text begin (c) Pine Needles Reveal Past and Present Airborne PFAS new text end

new text begin $550,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to use current and historic pine needles as a low-cost method to assess statewide per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in ambient air. new text end

new text begin (d) Facilitated Transport Hybrid Membranes for CO2 Separation new text end

new text begin $1,050,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop and test advanced polymeric membranes for capture and reuse of carbon dioxide at industrial sources. new text end

new text begin (e) Renewable Energy Conversion for Farm Diesel and Ammonia new text end

new text begin $726,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop a novel charge-swing catalytic condenser that will enable the low-cost production of hydrogen from water using rural electricity for on-the-farm energy storage or renewable diesel and ammonia fertilizer. new text end

new text begin (f) Innovative Solution to Renewable Energy from Food Waste new text end

new text begin $5,167,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy Board to provide reimbursements to offset the processing fees for the public to divert organic materials from landfills and produce renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion and sequestration of carbon into biochar. Net income generated as part of this appropriation may be reinvested in the project if a plan for reinvestment is approved in the work plan as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (g) Fueling the Future: Decarbonizing Regional Transportation Project new text end

new text begin $3,155,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of St. Cloud to install a green hydrogen production, storage, and fueling station that provides a renewable, carbon-free, alternate fuel source to decarbonize community transportation and manufacturing sectors. This appropriation may also be used to convert city fleet and public transit vehicles to hydrogen fuel. Net income generated as part of this appropriation may be reinvested in the project if a plan for reinvestment is approved in the work plan as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Methods to Protect or Restore Land, Water, and Habitat new text end

new text begin 12,188,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Minnesota PlantWatch: Community Scientists Conserving Rare Plants new text end

new text begin $1,086,000 the first year is from the trust fund. Of this amount, $518,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and $568,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance the Minnesota PlantWatch program to improve the conservation of Minnesota's natural resources and support community scientist-driven rare plant surveys and seed banking and preservation. new text end

new text begin (b) Grassland Restoration for Pollinator Conservation and Demonstration new text end

new text begin $250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to restore a degraded pasture to grassland as a model for climate-resilient pollinator habitat; provide interpretive signage, education, and community engagement; and conduct species monitoring. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2031, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (c) Planning for Long-Term Natural Resources Protection in Hennepin County new text end

new text begin $250,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Hennepin County to develop a publicly available interactive map of natural systems, create a centralized clearinghouse of data and best practices toolkit, and provide ongoing technical assistance for local communities with limited resources to manage complex natural resources challenges. Net income generated as part of this appropriation may be reinvested in the project if a plan for reinvestment is approved in the work plan as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. new text end

new text begin (d) Native Forages: Growing Drought and Climate Resiliency new text end

new text begin $2,254,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to collaborate with livestock farmers to establish native grassland wildlife habitat and enhance native forages on working lands to improve ecological, economic, and climate resiliency. Notwithstanding subdivision 13, paragraph (e), restoration efforts may be undertaken on private lands but must occur on properties enrolled in long-term agreements to protect and maintain the restored areas in conformance with approved restoration and grazing plans as approved in the work plan. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2031, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (e) Accelerated Genetic Migration of Bur Oak - Ten-Year Data new text end

new text begin $223,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening to assess the growth and survival of previously restored bur oak ecotypes to inform techniques for improved climate resiliency. This appropriation may also be used to enhance the previous plantings and disseminate results of the study to practitioners, students, landowners, and others. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (f) Superior Hiking Trail Bridge, Boardwalk, and Trailhead Renewal new text end

new text begin $532,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Superior Hiking Trail Association to renew Superior Hiking Trail bridges, boardwalks, and trailheads to increase user safety, improve the user experience, and protect adjacent land and water. new text end

new text begin (g) Mississippi Gateway Shoreline Stabilization and Fishing Improvements new text end

new text begin $735,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Three Rivers Park District to improve water quality and shoreline fishing access through shoreline stabilization and construction of accessible trails and fishing platforms within Mississippi Gateway Regional Park. new text end

new text begin (h) Phytoremediation of PFAS from Soil new text end

new text begin $1,066,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to use interdisciplinary research in biology, nanotechnology, chemistry, and genetic engineering to develop technology to remediate soils contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This appropriation may also be used to convene stakeholders to coordinate and advance PFAS remediation research in Minnesota. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. new text end

new text begin (i) Removing Mercury from Minnesota Waters new text end

new text begin $247,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to test and refine a biotechnology approach to remove mercury from the food chain in Minnesota's lakes and rivers and potentially make fish consumption in Minnesota safer. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. new text end

new text begin (j) Evaluating Native Seed Mixes for Grazing new text end

new text begin $208,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Restoravore to assess the use of native hay and pasture mixes to benefit biodiversity, soil health, and Minnesota farmers. A fiscal management plan must be approved in the work plan before any trust fund money is spent. new text end

new text begin (k) Improving Minnesota Forest Health via Post-Duff-Burning Soil Analysis new text end

new text begin $646,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to thoroughly investigate the impact of forest floor duff fires on soil dynamics, nutrient cycles, invasive shrubs, earthworms, and root systems to improve fire management for Minnesota's forest preservation. This appropriation may also be used to develop an outdoor lab-scale duff-burning device. new text end

new text begin (l) Minnesota Riverbank Protection and Parks Improvements new text end

new text begin $1,400,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Shakopee to restore Minnesota River shoreline at Huber Park by regrading and establishing native vegetation to protect fish and wildlife habitat, reduce erosion, and provide public access to the river. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (m) Restoration at Wakan Tipi and Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary new text end

new text begin $669,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Lower Phalen Creek Project to conduct citizen-science natural resource data collection events, recruit and train volunteer site stewards, and enhance habitat at Wakan Tipi and the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. new text end

new text begin (n) Promoting Pollinators on Corporate Campuses new text end

new text begin $547,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the University of St. Thomas to use experimental bee lawn installations on corporate campuses, combined with landscape modeling and employee surveys, to determine potential ecological, economic, and societal benefits of widespread commercial lawn habitat transformation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (o) Riparian Area Adaptation Strategy for Southeast Minnesota new text end

new text begin $243,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with the University of Minnesota, to assess an alternative adaptation strategy to restore riparian areas by excavating and planting riparian shrubs to reconnect the floodplains. This appropriation may also be used for outreach materials and educational activities. new text end

new text begin (p) Minnehaha Park South Plateau Oak Savanna Restoration new text end

new text begin $242,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to improve wildlife habitat, enhance recreational experiences, and restore an area of urban parkland in Minnehaha Park to an oak savanna ecosystem. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (q) Tree Protection for Minnesota's Tamarack Against Larch Beetle new text end

new text begin $321,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate new insect management techniques and key factors for predicting future infestations to protect and preserve trees from native eastern larch beetle infestations. new text end

new text begin (r) Shoreline Restoration and Enhancement at Minneapolis Lakes new text end

new text begin $819,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to restore and enhance areas of turf-dominated, eroding, and low habitat value lakeshore that impacts the water quality of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. new text end

new text begin (s) Developing Markets for CLC Crops new text end

new text begin $450,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to provide grants to organizations in Minnesota to develop enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems in the early stage of commercial development. This appropriation is exempt from the income repayment requirements in Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10, paragraph (c). new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Land Acquisition, Habitat, and Recreation new text end

new text begin 19,553,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Cannon River Preservation and Access new text end

new text begin $2,717,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Dakota County to rehabilitate the historic Waterford Bridge for the Mill Towns State Trail; restore and enhance upland shoreline, forest, and prairie habitats; and develop a trailhead and recreational access to the Cannon River. new text end

new text begin (b) Mesabi Trail: Aurora to Hoyt Lakes new text end

new text begin $1,325,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority for environmental review and permitting and to engineer, design, and construct a segment of the Mesabi Trail beginning at the intersection of Main Street and Forestry Road in Aurora toward Hoyt Lakes. new text end

new text begin (c) RTA Maintenance Trail Stabilization Project new text end

new text begin $500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Eden Prairie to construct a retaining wall and restore adjacent remnant prairie along the maintenance trail at Richard T. Anderson (RTA) Conservation Area to mitigate ongoing erosion and protect native habitat and plant communities. new text end

new text begin (d) Local Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Grant Programs new text end

new text begin $4,769,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to solicit, rank, and fund competitive matching grants for local parks, trail connections, and natural and scenic areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019. This appropriation is for local nature-based recreation, connections to regional and state natural areas, and recreation facilities and may not be used for athletic facilities such as sport fields, courts, and playgrounds. This appropriation is exempt from subdivision 13, paragraph (k). new text end

new text begin (e) Boardwalk Over Boggy Land for Recreational Purposes new text end

new text begin $148,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Battle Lake to design and construct a boardwalk over city land to protect wetlands and to increase community access to natural areas and wildlife habitat. new text end

new text begin (f) Lake Zumbro Park Water Access and Site Improvements new text end

new text begin $1,978,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Olmsted County to enhance the Lake Zumbro Park water access and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility for boating, fishing, and viewing, while creating new user-friendly and accessible amenities for individuals and families. This may include new fishing docks or piers, restored shoreline, improved parking, and ADA accessible access to an existing kayak and canoe launch. new text end

new text begin (g) Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) Biodiversity Protection new text end

new text begin $1,104,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the scientific and natural area program to conserve Minnesota's most unique places and rare species and strategically acquire lands that meet criteria for SNAs under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (h) Scandia Gateway Trail Connection: Recreation, Wetlands, and Environmental Education new text end

new text begin $907,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Scandia to engineer, design, and construct a bike and pedestrian trail to connect recreational, cultural, and environmental resources in Scandia to the state Gateway Trail. This appropriation is also to create and install educational interpretive signage about wetlands and rain gardens near the trail. new text end

new text begin (i) Lake Byllesby Regional Park Restoration and Recreation new text end

new text begin $1,120,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Dakota County to restore prairie, woodland, and shoreline habitat and design and install trails, birding and picnic areas, and other recreational amenities to enhance the visitor experience and stewardship at Lake Byllesby Regional Park. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (j) Thompson County Park Restoration and Accessibility Improvements new text end

new text begin $867,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Dakota County to develop a pollinator promenade with accessible natural surface paths, native plantings, and interpretive signage at Thompson County Park. This appropriation may also be used to conduct stream restoration to enhance visitor experience and provide stormwater storage, sediment and nutrient reduction, and increased habitat and species diversity within the park. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered. new text end

new text begin (k) Thom Storm Chalet and Outdoor Recreation Center new text end

new text begin $2,312,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Duluth to construct a new building and accessible parking for the Thom Storm Chalet and Outdoor Recreation Center at Chester Park to expand high-quality outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities that enhance youth and family understanding of the importance of natural resource protection, conservation, and preservation. Net income generated as part of this appropriation may be reinvested in the project if a plan for reinvestment is approved in the work plan as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. new text end

new text begin (l) Enhancing Preservation and Accessibility at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve new text end

new text begin $155,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Duluth to develop accessible trails and remove invasive species to enhance outdoor recreation and education opportunities that promote conservation of raptors and preservation of natural resources at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. new text end

new text begin (m) Echo Bay County Park - Phase 1 Construction new text end

new text begin $1,122,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Otter Tail County to construct, in accordance with the Echo Bay County Park Master Plan, access roads, trails, parking, and bathroom facilities that create designated public access and use corridors for outdoor recreation and limit natural resource impacts in Echo Bay County Park. new text end

new text begin (n) Chaska Big Woods Property Acquisition new text end

new text begin $529,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Chaska to acquire property that contains remnant Big Woods to protect Minnesota forests and wetlands and to increase community access to natural areas. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Administration, Emerging Issues, and Contract Agreement Reimbursement new text end

new text begin 7,267,000 new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin (a) Emerging Issues Account new text end

new text begin $2,984,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources to an emerging issues account authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.08, subdivision 4, paragraph (d). new text end

new text begin (b) 2025 Contract Agreement Reimbursement new text end

new text begin $280,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources, at the direction of the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, for expenses incurred in preparing and administering contracts, including for the agreements specified in this section. new text end

new text begin (c) LCCMR Administrative Budget new text end

new text begin $4,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources for administration in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.09, subdivision 5. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2027. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.11, paragraph (b), Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.281, applies to this appropriation. new text end

new text begin (d) Legislative Coordinating Commission Legacy Website new text end

new text begin $3,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Legislative Coordinating Commission for the website required in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.303, subdivision 10. new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Availability of appropriations new text end

new text begin Money appropriated in this section may not be spent on activities unless they are directly related to and necessary for a specific appropriation and are specified in the work plan approved by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. Money appropriated in this section must not be spent on indirect costs or other institutional overhead charges that are not directly related to and necessary for a specific appropriation. Costs that are directly related to and necessary for an appropriation, including financial services, human resources, information services, rent, and utilities, are eligible only if the costs can be clearly justified and individually documented specific to the appropriation's purpose and would not be generated by the recipient but for receipt of the appropriation. No broad allocations for costs in either dollars or percentages are allowed. Unless otherwise provided, the amounts in this section are available for three years beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, when projects must be completed and final products delivered. For acquisition of real property, the appropriations in this section are available for an additional fiscal year if a binding contract for acquisition of the real property is entered into before the expiration date of the appropriation. If a project receives a federal award, the period of the appropriation is extended to equal the federal award period to a maximum trust fund appropriation length of six years. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Data availability requirements new text end

new text begin Data collected by the projects funded under this section must conform to guidelines and standards adopted by Minnesota IT Services. Spatial data must also conform to additional guidelines and standards designed to support data coordination and distribution that have been published by the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office. Descriptions of spatial data must be prepared as specified in the state's geographic metadata guidelines and final data must be uploaded to the Minnesota Geospatial Commons upon project completion. All data must be accessible and free to the public unless made private under the Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13. To the extent practicable, summary data and results of projects funded under this section should be readily accessible on the Internet and identified as having received funding from the environment and natural resources trust fund. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Project requirements new text end

new text begin (a) As a condition of accepting an appropriation under this section, an agency or entity receiving an appropriation or a party to an agreement from an appropriation must comply with paragraphs (b) to (m) and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116P, and must submit a work plan and annual or semiannual progress reports in the form determined by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources for any project funded in whole or in part with money from the appropriation. Modifications to the approved work plan and budget expenditures must be made through the amendment process established by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. new text end

new text begin (b) A recipient of money appropriated in this section that conducts a restoration using money appropriated in this section must use native plant species according to the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines and include an appropriate diversity of native species selected to provide habitat for pollinators throughout the growing season as required under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.973. new text end

new text begin (c) For all restorations conducted with money appropriated under this section, a recipient must prepare an ecological restoration and management plan that, to the degree practicable, is consistent with the highest-quality conservation and ecological goals for the restoration site. Consideration should be given to soil, geology, topography, and other relevant factors that would provide the best chance for long-term success and durability of the restoration project. The plan must include the proposed timetable for implementing the restoration, including site preparation, establishment of diverse plant species, maintenance, and additional enhancement to establish the restoration; identify long-term maintenance and management needs of the restoration and how the maintenance, management, and enhancement will be financed; and take advantage of the best-available science and include innovative techniques to achieve the best restoration. new text end

new text begin (d) An entity receiving an appropriation in this section for restoration activities must provide an initial restoration evaluation at the completion of the appropriation and an evaluation three years after the completion of the expenditure. Restorations must be evaluated relative to the stated goals and standards in the restoration plan, current science, and, when applicable, the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines. The evaluation must determine whether the restorations are meeting planned goals, identify any problems with implementing the restorations, and, if necessary, give recommendations on improving restorations. The evaluation must be focused on improving future restorations. new text end

new text begin (e) All restoration and enhancement projects funded with money appropriated in this section must be on land permanently protected by a conservation easement or public ownership. new text end

new text begin (f) A recipient of money from an appropriation under this section must give consideration to contracting with Conservation Corps Minnesota for contract restoration and enhancement services. new text end

new text begin (g) All conservation easements acquired with money appropriated under this section must: new text end

new text begin (1) be permanent; new text end

new text begin (2) specify the parties to the easement in the easement document; new text end

new text begin (3) specify all provisions of an agreement that are permanent; new text end

new text begin (4) be sent to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources in an electronic format at least 20 business days before closing; new text end

new text begin (5) include a long-term monitoring and enforcement plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the easement agreement; and new text end

new text begin (6) include requirements in the easement document to protect the quantity and quality of groundwater and surface water through specific activities, such as keeping water on the landscape, reducing nutrient and contaminant loading, and not permitting artificial hydrological modifications. new text end

new text begin (h) For any acquisition of lands or interest in lands, a recipient of money appropriated under this section must not agree to pay more than 100 percent of the appraised value for a parcel of land using this money to complete the purchase, in part or in whole, except that up to ten percent above the appraised value may be allowed to complete the purchase, in part or in whole, using this money if permission is received in advance of the purchase from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. new text end

new text begin (i) For any acquisition of land or interest in land, a recipient of money appropriated under this section must give priority to high-quality natural resources or conservation lands that provide natural buffers to water resources. new text end

new text begin (j) For new lands acquired with money appropriated under this section, a recipient must prepare an ecological restoration and management plan in compliance with paragraph (c), including sufficient funding for implementation unless the work plan addresses why a portion of the money is not necessary to achieve a high-quality restoration. new text end

new text begin (k) To ensure public accountability for using public money, a recipient of money appropriated under this section must, within 60 days of a land acquisition, provide to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources documentation of the selection process used to identify parcels acquired and provide documentation of all related transaction costs, including but not limited to appraisals, legal fees, recording fees, commissions, other similar costs, and donations. This information must be provided for all parties involved in the transaction. The recipient must also report to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources any difference between the acquisition amount paid to the seller and the state-certified or state-reviewed appraisal, if a state-certified or state-reviewed appraisal was conducted. new text end

new text begin (l) A recipient of an appropriation from the trust fund under this section must acknowledge financial support from the environment and natural resources trust fund in project publications, signage, and other public communications and outreach related to work completed using the appropriation. Acknowledgment may occur, as appropriate, through use of the trust fund logo or inclusion of language attributing support from the trust fund. Each direct recipient of money appropriated in this section, as well as each recipient of a grant awarded pursuant to this section, must satisfy all reporting and other requirements incumbent upon constitutionally dedicated funding recipients as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.303, subdivision 10, and chapter 116P. new text end

new text begin (m) A recipient of an appropriation from the trust fund under this section that is receiving funding to conduct children's services, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.61, subdivision 7, must certify to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, as part of the required work plan, that criminal background checks for background check crimes, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.61, subdivision 2, are performed on all employees, contractors, and volunteers that have or may have access to a child to whom the recipient provides children's services using the appropriation. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Payment conditions and capital equipment expenditures new text end

new text begin (a) All agreements, grants, or contracts referred to in this section must be administered on a reimbursement basis unless otherwise provided in this section. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.41, expenditures made on or after July 1, 2025, or the date the work plan is approved, whichever is later, are eligible for reimbursement unless otherwise provided in this section. Periodic payments must be made upon receiving documentation that the deliverable items articulated in the approved work plan have been achieved, including partial achievements as evidenced by approved progress reports. Reasonable amounts may be advanced to projects to accommodate cash-flow needs or match federal money. The advances must be approved as part of the work plan. No expenditures for capital equipment are allowed unless expressly authorized in the project work plan. new text end

new text begin (b) Single-source contracts as specified in the approved work plan are allowed. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin Purchasing recycled and recyclable materials new text end

new text begin A political subdivision, public or private corporation, or other entity that receives an appropriation under this section must use the appropriation in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.0725, regarding purchasing recycled, repairable, and durable materials, and Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.073, regarding purchasing and using paper stock and printing. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Accessibility new text end

new text begin Structural and nonstructural facilities must meet the design standards in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin Carryforward; extensions new text end

new text begin (a) The availability of the appropriations for the following projects is extended to June 30, 2026: new text end

new text begin (1) Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (e), as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 83, sections 2, subdivision 18; and 3, National Loon Center; new text end

new text begin (2) Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 6, article 5, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (d), Foundational Hydrology Data for Wetland Protection and Restoration; new text end

new text begin (3) Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 6, article 5, section 2, subdivision 6, paragraph (b), Protect Community Forests by Managing Ash for Emerald Ash Borer; new text end

new text begin (4) Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 6, article 5, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (t), Chippewa County Acquisition, Recreation, and Education; new text end

new text begin (5) Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 6, article 6, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (g), Geologic Atlases for Water Resource Management; new text end

new text begin (6) Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 6, article 6, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (n), Bioacoustics for Broad-Scale Species Monitoring and Conservation; new text end

new text begin (7) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (f), Water and Climate Information to Enhance Community Resilience; new text end

new text begin (8) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (i), Is the Tire Chemical 6PPDq Killing Minnesota's Fish?; new text end

new text begin (9) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 7, paragraph (a), Green Solar Cells from a Minnesota Natural Resource; new text end

new text begin (10) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (d), Hastings Lake Rebecca Park Area; new text end

new text begin (11) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (a), as amended by Laws 2023, chapter 60, article 2, section 15, Mesabi Trail: Wahlsten Road (CR 26) to Tower; and new text end

new text begin (12) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (j), as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 83, section 5, Silver Bay Multimodal Trailhead Project. new text end

new text begin (b) The availability of the appropriations for the following projects is extended to June 30, 2027: new text end

new text begin (1) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (g), Catch and Reveal: Discovering Unknown Fish Contamination Threats; new text end

new text begin (2) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (e), Native Prairie Stewardship and Prairie Bank Easement Acquisition; new text end

new text begin (3) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (h), SNA Habitat Restoration and Public Engagement; and new text end

new text begin (4) Laws 2022, chapter 94, section 2, subdivision 9, paragraph (n), Ranier Safe Harbor/Transient Dock - Phase 2. new text end