The bill presented proposes modifications to how the public waters inventory in Minnesota is updated and maintained. Key highlights of this bill include:

1. The bill requires the Commissioner to keep an updated public waters inventory map for each county, displaying designated public waters and providing access to these maps to the relevant county auditors.

2. It mandates a revision of the classification of certain wetlands (types 3, 4, and 5) that were previously identified as public waters. Reclassification will depend on specific conditions such as shoreland management classifications, wetland type definitions, or if the state or federal government acquires the land for public use.

3. Before a reclassification or revision becomes effective, local government units, county boards, and other relevant agencies must be notified and given 60 days to object. If an objection is raised, the changes proposed will not take effect.

4. The commissioner is given the authority to revise the maps to reflect changes, correct errors, or add/remove specific water bodies under defined conditions.

5. There is a financial allocation of $1,000,000 annually from 2025 to 2032 earmarked for the commissioner to update the public water inventory according to the stated requirements in the bill.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure the state’s public waters are accurately classified and recorded, facilitating better management and conservation of these resources.