Minnesota HF309 modifies mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Minnesota HF309 amends existing law to modify mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The bill prohibits leasing state-owned or administered land for mineral exploration or mining, and bans state permits, licenses, or leases for any mineral exploration or mining operations in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Rainy River headwaters.

Minnesota HF309 modifies mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Minnesota HF309 amends existing law to modify mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The bill prohibits leasing state-owned or administered land for mineral exploration or mining, and bans state permits, licenses, or leases for any mineral exploration or mining operations in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Rainy River headwaters.