Purpose of the Bill

The bill is aimed at enhancing water quality and promoting ecological health around Lake Minnetonka through environmental restoration efforts.

Main Provisions

• An appropriation of $102,000 from the clean water fund is designated for fiscal year 2026.
• The funds are allocated to the Board of Soil and Water Resources.
• The city of Wayzata will receive a grant to implement the project.
• The project includes restoring the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka, adding native vegetation, creating pollinator habitats, and upgrading stormwater detention basins to improve water quality.

Significant Changes

• The bill allocates state funds specifically for environmental restoration efforts at Lake Minnetonka, focusing on shoreline restoration, addition of native plants, and improvement of stormwater management infrastructure.

Relevant Terms

• Clean water fund
• Shoreline restoration
• Native vegetation
• Pollinator habitat
• Stormwater detention basins
• Lake Minnetonka