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Clean Water Council presents $310 million recommendations for 2026–27; committee discusses planning and equity
Summary
The Minnesota Clean Water Council asked the Senate committee to support approximately $310 million in recommended investments for 2026–27, aimed at watershed restoration, soil health, and drinking‑water source protection.
The Minnesota Clean Water Council presented its recommendations for fiscal 2026–27 to the Senate Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy, outlining proposed investments of roughly $310 million for statewide water protection, restoration and drinking‑water source programs.
Council chair John Barton and administrator Paul Gardner described the council’s watershed‑based approach: monitor and assess waters, develop watershed plans that list prioritized actions and estimated costs, then fund projects in the plans to achieve water‑quality standards over multi‑year timelines. Gardner said more watersheds…
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