Minnesota HF2918 appropriates funds for a water availability atlas and siting methodology for large water users.

Minnesota HF2918 allocates funds to the commissioner of natural resources to create a water availability atlas and a siting methodology for large water users. The atlas will quantify water availability across the state using existing data sets. The methodology will assist state agencies, local governments, and economic development authorities in determining suitable locations for large water users and businesses. The commissioner must submit the completed atlas and methodology to relevant legislative committee chairs by January 15, 2028, and make them available to the specified entities.

Minnesota HF2918 appropriates funds for a water availability atlas and siting methodology for large water users.

Minnesota HF2918 allocates funds to the commissioner of natural resources to create a water availability atlas and a siting methodology for large water users. The atlas will quantify water availability across the state using existing data sets. The methodology will assist state agencies, local governments, and economic development authorities in determining suitable locations for large water users and businesses. The commissioner must submit the completed atlas and methodology to relevant legislative committee chairs by January 15, 2028, and make them available to the specified entities.