Minnesota SF1281 appropriates funds for the local road wetland replacement program, authorizing bond sales and appropriations from the general fund.

Minnesota SF1281 provides $15,000,000 from bond proceeds and $11,500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is intended to acquire land or permanent easements and to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands. These actions replace wetlands drained or filled due to road repairs, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation. The board may enter into agreements with various entities to acquire wetland replacement credits. The bill also authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $15,000,000 to support the program.

Minnesota SF1281 appropriates funds for the local road wetland replacement program, authorizing bond sales and appropriations from the general fund.

Minnesota SF1281 provides $15,000,000 from bond proceeds and $11,500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is intended to acquire land or permanent easements and to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands. These actions replace wetlands drained or filled due to road repairs, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation. The board may enter into agreements with various entities to acquire wetland replacement credits. The bill also authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $15,000,000 to support the program.