Rulemakings that affect Minnesota’s waters include changes to the state Water Quality Standards (Minn. R. ch. 7050 and 7052) or specific water-related activities (e.g., animal feedlots or permit programs).
Current rulemaking
- Water Quality Standards: Use classifications 3 and 4
- Water Quality Fee Rule
- Removal of drinking water, industrial, and irrigation uses for the trout stream portion of the Dark River
- 2021-2022 amendments to Water Quality Standards: Use classification 2