Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$436,144
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$410,650
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$345,140
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$360,098
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$480,127
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$501,438
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$613,201
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$736,809
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$640,271
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$711,218
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$732,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$393,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$412,250
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2011
Activity Type
Analysis/Interpretation
Fund Administration
Planning
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission.

About the Issue

Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$436,144
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)
Appropriation Language

$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$410,650
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY23, Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office, regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)
Appropriation Language

$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$345,140
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY22 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY22, Parks and Trails provided Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advanced the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$360,098
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.9
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY21 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$480,127
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 20 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.
(see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY20 Parks and Trails provided Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advanced the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$501,438
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 19 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.
(see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 19 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.
(see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$613,201
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 18 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.
(see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 18 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.
(see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$736,809
Number of full time equivalents funded
3.9
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 17 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 17 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.
(see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1) connect people to the outdoors;
(2) acquire land and create opportunities;
(3) maintain existing holdings; and
(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$640,271
Direct expenses
$181,650
Administration costs
$458,621
Number of full time equivalents funded
4.74
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 16 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In FY 16 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities:
1. New State Trail Construction;
2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and
3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition.
(see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$711,218
Number of full time equivalents funded
9.0
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:

(1) connect people to the outdoors;

(2) acquire land and create opportunities;

(3) maintain existing holdings; and

(4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan.

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$732,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
9.0
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)
Appropriation Language

Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$393,000
Direct expenses
$4,987,100
Administration costs
$393,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.25
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)
Appropriation Language

Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$412,250
Direct expenses
$4,509,000
Administration costs
$412,250
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.25
Project Manager
First Name
Phil
Last Name
Leversedge
Organization Name
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State
MN
Phone
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Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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