1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; modifying authority of Board of Water and Soil 
1.3 	Resources;amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 103B.101, by adding a 
1.4 	subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 103B.101, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 16.Water quality practices; standardized specifications. The 
1.9 	board shall work with state and federal agencies, academic institutions, local 
1.10 	governments, practitioners, and stakeholders to foster mutual understanding and provide 
1.11 	recommendations for standardized specifications for water quality and soil conservation 
1.12 	protection and improvement practices and projects. The board may convene working 
1.13 	groups or work teams to develop information, education, and recommendations.