Minnesota SF875 modifies mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Minnesota SF875 amends the state's mining restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It prohibits the leasing of state-owned or administered land for mineral exploration or mining, and bans state permits for such activities in the wilderness and Rainy River headwaters. Exceptions are made for national emergencies declared by Congress, pending legislative approval. The bill also restricts peat harvesting on state lands within the wilderness, with similar exceptions for national emergencies.

Minnesota SF875 modifies mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Minnesota SF875 amends the state's mining restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It prohibits the leasing of state-owned or administered land for mineral exploration or mining, and bans state permits for such activities in the wilderness and Rainy River headwaters. Exceptions are made for national emergencies declared by Congress, pending legislative approval. The bill also restricts peat harvesting on state lands within the wilderness, with similar exceptions for national emergencies.