Minnesota SF1535 authorizes bond issuance and appropriations for wetland replacement due to road projects.

Minnesota SF1535 establishes a local road wetland replacement program. It appropriates $15 million from bond proceeds and $11.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is for acquiring land or permanent easements and restoring, creating, enhancing, and preserving wetlands. The bill also allocates $2 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for administering the program. The board can enter into agreements with various entities to acquire wetland replacement credits.

Minnesota SF1535 authorizes bond issuance and appropriations for wetland replacement due to road projects.

Minnesota SF1535 establishes a local road wetland replacement program. It appropriates $15 million from bond proceeds and $11.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is for acquiring land or permanent easements and restoring, creating, enhancing, and preserving wetlands. The bill also allocates $2 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for administering the program. The board can enter into agreements with various entities to acquire wetland replacement credits.