Water governance in Minnesota
How is water managed in Minnesota? Is our system sustainable?
Water Governance Evaluation Project
The water governance evaluation project evaluated Minnesota's "water-related statutes, rules, and governing structures to streamline, strengthen, and improve sustainable water management.” (Laws 2011, Ch. 2, Art. 4, Sec. 33
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The MPCA's Water Governance Evaluation Report to the Legislature is now available. Read the summary of the report.
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Water Governance Evaluation (lrwq-gen-1sy13) - Water Governance Evaluation — Summary (lrwq-gen-1asy13)
- Appendix D: Literature Survey (lrwq-gen-1bsy13)
MPCA staff worked with the other state agencies involved in water management to analyze existing programs and policies and develop recommendations:
- Board of Soil and Water Resourcesa
- Metropolitan Council
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Natural Resources
- Department of Health
MPCA also consulted with the University of Minnesota, Water Resource Center, and met a variety of state and local water management organizations to review the findings and recommendations in the report.
For additional information, contact suzanne.rhees@state.mn.us, 651-757-2030, or rebecca.flood@state.mn.us, 651-757-2022.
