Minnesota SF2961 allocates $5,000,000 for emerald ash borer response and $5,000,000 for community tree-planting grants.

Minnesota SF2961 provides $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 for the Metropolitan Council to grant local governments funds for emerald ash borer response efforts. This includes predesign and design of wood waste facilities, temporary wood waste storage, transporting wood waste, and tree shredding. The funds are a onetime appropriation available until June 30, 2028. Additionally, the bill allocates $5,000,000 for the commissioner of natural resources to distribute grants for community tree-planting.

Minnesota SF2961 allocates $5,000,000 for emerald ash borer response and $5,000,000 for community tree-planting grants.

Minnesota SF2961 provides $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 for the Metropolitan Council to grant local governments funds for emerald ash borer response efforts. This includes predesign and design of wood waste facilities, temporary wood waste storage, transporting wood waste, and tree shredding. The funds are a onetime appropriation available until June 30, 2028. Additionally, the bill allocates $5,000,000 for the commissioner of natural resources to distribute grants for community tree-planting.