Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
Environmental groups release statement on draft groundwater protection rule

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FMR joined eight other conservation organizations in a statement on the state's proposed groundwater protection rule. >>
 

 

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Governor announces changes to draft Groundwater Protection Rule

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Tuesday, March 6, Gov. Mark Dayton and Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dave Fredrickson announced revisions to the states proposed groundwater protection rules.

While the final rule language won’t be released for public comment until May, the announcement outlined some major changes to the state’s preliminary draft, with improvements in some areas and major risks to public health and saftey in others. >>
 

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Budget Forecast means $22 million repaid to state’s Clean Water Fund

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The forecast shows a projected budget surplus of $329 million for the 2018-19 biennium. As a result, $22 million will be repaid to the Clean Water Fund to hlep protect our state's waters.

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Multiple bills undermine state drinking water protection authority

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We can all agree that clean, safe drinking water should be accessible and affordable for everyone regardless of geography or income. Unfortunately, no fewer than five bills have already been introduced this session that undercut state authority to protect public and private wells from contamination through the 1989 Groundwater Protection Act. >>

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Environmental policy & budget defense

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At FMR, we stand with Minnesotans from all walks of life who believe that clean and healthy rivers, lakes, streams and drinking water supplies must not be compromised for political gain. As the Minnesota Legislature sets to work on its two-year budget, we'll be keeping an eye out for unfair cuts, raids and rollbacks. Learn more and sign up to be a River Guardian to take action when it's needed most.  >>

 
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Our 2018 legislative priorities

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Budget uncertainty, election-year politics and a sometimes-heated debate on environment and conservation issues should make for a fascinating legislative session. Here are our priorities for the 2018 session, which kicks off Tuesday, February 20.

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Our Capitol rotunda, full of hundreds of Minnesotans calling on legislators to support clean water.
Media coverage of our lawsuit against the state

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As articles about our lawsuit roll in, we'll be sure to post them here. First up, the Star Tribune. >>

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