HF 1451

1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 05/02/2011 03:10pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; requiring a shallow lakes management report.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin SHALLOW LAKES MANAGEMENT REPORT.
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new text begin By January 1, 2012, the commissioner of natural resources shall submit a report to
the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions with jurisdiction over
natural resources policy that includes:
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new text begin (1) a summary of the science and ecology of shallow lakes;
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new text begin (2) a summary of the significance of shallow lakes to continental and state waterfowl
populations and Minnesota's waterfowl heritage;
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new text begin (3) examples and documented results of previous temporary water-level management
activities;
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new text begin (4) a list of current statutes and rules applicable to shallow lakes including, but not
limited to, water-level management of shallow lakes and drainage laws under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 103E; and
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new text begin (5) a list of any changes to statute necessary that would allow the commissioner of
natural resources, through shallow lake management, to better achieve the state's wildlife
habitat and clean water goals and address the threats of invasive species including carp
and the use of fish barriers.
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