SF1157

The bill, S.F. No. 1157, proposes that in the years 2026 and 2027, funds will be allocated from Minnesota's general fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. This funding is intended to support a cost-sharing program that assists landowners in restoring and creating wetlands that qualify for the state's wetland banking program. The activities covered by these grants include assessing and evaluating the site, engineering design and construction (which may involve modifying or removing existing drainage systems), establishing vegetation, and covering costs related to setting up long-term protections (easements) for these wetlands.