2019 Buffer Law Implementation
Governor Mark Dayton's landmark buffer initiative was signed into law in 2015. The law establishes new perennial vegetation buffers of up to 50 feet along rivers, streams, and ditches that will help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment. The new law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. For grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law.
Buffer Law Implementation 2019
See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html
See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html
Nicole Clapp
to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.
Proposed measurable outcomes TBD
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS