Minnesota SF1170 authorizes a $15,000,000 bond sale to fund wetland replacement for public roads.

Minnesota SF1170 allocates $15,000,000 from bond proceeds to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is intended to acquire land or permanent easements for wetland replacement, compensating at fair market value. The board can partner with federal and state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and private entities to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands. This effort is necessary to offset wetlands drained or filled due to public road repairs, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation, as mandated by state statutes.

Minnesota SF1170 authorizes a $15,000,000 bond sale to fund wetland replacement for public roads.

Minnesota SF1170 allocates $15,000,000 from bond proceeds to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is intended to acquire land or permanent easements for wetland replacement, compensating at fair market value. The board can partner with federal and state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and private entities to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands. This effort is necessary to offset wetlands drained or filled due to public road repairs, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation, as mandated by state statutes.