Legislative Updates

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Legislative Updates
A win for the great outdoors: Voters will get to rededicate lottery funds to the environment

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Lottery funds for the Great Outdoors will be back on the ballot — though without some sought-after new revenue. Read more
Loon plus text: "#MNLEG Final Update"
Diverse new work group sets stage for cleaner transportation in MN

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A Clean Transportation Standard would be a big victory for the climate and a real boon for the Mississippi River. Read more
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Invasive carp barrier: A strong starting point, but Minnesota needs more — and soon

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Invasive carp are on the doorstep of Lake Pepin, the St. Croix River watershed, the Minnesota River watershed and other waterways. Legislature funding gets us moving in the right direction on protection. Read more
FMR staff testifies at Legislature on invasive carp + text: "#MNLEG Final Update"
FMR pollinator research and habitat projects receive state funds

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The Minnesota Legislature passed bills that include five FMR restoration and enhancement projects and our three-year research project on best practices for pollinator habitat management. Read more
Native plants and bee + text "#MNLEG Final Update"
Lawmakers approve $1M to shed light on St. Anthony Falls’ hidden hazard, the cutoff wall

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We'll soon know a lot more about one of the state's most crucial, but overlooked, pieces of infrastructure: the hidden cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls. Read more
St. Anthony Falls during spring high waters
A win for clean-water crops and a sustainable agricultural economy

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Clean-water crops saw more support than ever at the Capitol this session. Read more
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Minnesota takes a giant leap toward clean drinking water for all

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An estimated 100,000-plus lead service lines are still in use in Minnesota. This bill will help replace a significant percentage of them. Read more
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