Minnesota HF3898 modifies pesticide provisions to protect wild-rice water.

Minnesota HF3898 amends pesticide regulations to protect wild-rice water. The bill requires the commissioner to develop a pesticide management plan, including prevention, evaluation, and mitigation of pesticide occurrences in groundwater and surface water, especially wild-rice water. The commissioner must submit a status report on the plan every even-numbered year. The bill also mandates the development of educational and training programs for pesticide applicators, focusing on water quality protection and minimizing pesticide residues.

Minnesota HF3898 modifies pesticide provisions to protect wild-rice water.

Minnesota HF3898 amends pesticide regulations to protect wild-rice water. The bill requires the commissioner to develop a pesticide management plan, including prevention, evaluation, and mitigation of pesticide occurrences in groundwater and surface water, especially wild-rice water. The commissioner must submit a status report on the plan every even-numbered year. The bill also mandates the development of educational and training programs for pesticide applicators, focusing on water quality protection and minimizing pesticide residues.