<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>and clean water fund; modifying Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>provisions; modifying legacy funds provisions; modifying prior appropriations;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.056, subdivisions 2, 10, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2015 Supplement, sections 85.53, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>subdivision 2; 129D.17, subdivision 2; Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>2, article 1, section 2, subdivisions 2, 3, 5; article 4, section 2, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var><br/>
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<td colspan="7">Section 1. <b>OUTDOOR HERITAGE APPROPRIATION.</b><b> </b><br/>
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</table><a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>outdoor heritage fund for the fiscal year indicated for each purpose. The figures "2016" <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>and "2017" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under them are available <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, or June 30, 2017, respectively. "The first year" is <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>fiscal year 2016. "The second year" is fiscal year 2017. "The biennium" is fiscal years <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>2016 and 2017. The appropriations in this article are onetime.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var><br/>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>APPROPRIATIONS</b><br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var><br/>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>Available for the Year</b><br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>Ending June 30</b><br/>
</td>
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<td><a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var><br/>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2016</b><br/>
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<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2017</b><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3">Sec. 2. <b>OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND</b><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b></td>
<td align="right"><b> </b><br/>
<b>107,777,000</b><br/>
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</table><a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>This appropriation is from the outdoor <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>heritage fund. The amounts that may be <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>spent for each purpose are specified in the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>following subdivisions. <br/>
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<td><a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3">Subd. 2.<b>Prairies</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"> <br/>
31,000,000<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3"><b>(a) DNR Wildlife Management Area and </b><br/>
<b>Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition - Phase </b><br/>
<b>VIII</b><br/>
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</table><a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>$3,250,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>land in fee for wildlife management purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>subdivision 8, and to acquire land in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>for scientific and natural area purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>subdivision 5. Subject to evaluation criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>must be given to acquisition of lands that <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>are eligible for the native prairie bank under <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>proposed land acquisitions must be provided <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>as part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Accelerating Wildlife Management Area </b><br/>
<b>Acquisition - Phase VIII</b><br/>
</td>
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</table><a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>$5,229,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>an agreement with Pheasants Forever to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>acquire in fee and restore lands for wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>management area purposes under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>given to acquisition of lands that are eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>for the native prairie bank under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var>Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>protected native prairie. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>land acquisitions must be provided as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3"><b>(c) Martin County/Fox Lake Wildlife </b><br/>
<b>Management Area Acquisition</b><br/>
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</table><a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>$1,000,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>agreement with Fox Lake Conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>League, Inc. to acquire land in fee and restore <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>strategic prairie grassland, wetland, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>wildlife habitat for wildlife management area <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>acquisitions must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3"><b>(d) Northern Tallgrass Prairie National </b><br/>
<b>Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition - Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
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</table><a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>$2,754,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>agreement with The Nature Conservancy <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>in cooperation with the United States Fish <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>and Wildlife Service to acquire land in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>or permanent conservation easements and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>restore lands within the Northern Tallgrass <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>Minnesota for addition to the Northern <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>given to acquisition of lands that are eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>for the native prairie bank under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>protected native prairie. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>land acquisitions must be provided as part <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>of the required accomplishment plan and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>must be consistent with the priorities in the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var><br/>
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<td colspan="3"><b>(e) Cannon River Headwaters Habitat </b><br/>
<b>Complex - Phase VI </b><br/>
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</table><a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>$583,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>agreement with The Trust for Public Land <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>to acquire land in fee and restore lands in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>the Cannon River watershed for wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>management purposes under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>given to acquisition of lands that are eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>for the native prairie bank under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>protected native prairie. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>land acquisitions must be provided as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var><br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(f) Accelerated Native Prairie Bank Protection </b><br/>
<b>- Phase V</b><br/>
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</table><a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>$2,541,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>commissioner of natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>to implement the Minnesota Prairie <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>Conservation Plan through the acquisition of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>permanent conservation easements to protect <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>and restore native prairie. Of this amount, up <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>to $120,000 is for establishing monitoring <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>and enforcement funds as approved in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>the accomplishment plan and subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>subdivision 17. Subject to evaluation criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>must be given to acquisition of lands that <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>are eligible for the native prairie bank under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.36"></a><var>4.36</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>permanent conservation easements must be <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>provided as part of the final report.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(g) Reinvest In Minnesota (RIM) Buffers for </b><br/>
<b>Wildlife and Water - Phase VI</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
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</table><a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>$6,708,000 the second year is to the Board <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>of Water and Soil Resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>permanent conservation easements and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>restore habitat under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>section 103F.515, to protect, restore, and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>enhance habitat by expanding the clean <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>water fund riparian buffer program for at <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>least equal wildlife benefits from buffers on <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>private land. Of this amount, up to $130,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>is to establish a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>part of the final report.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var><br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(h) Prairie Chicken Habitat Partnership of the </b><br/>
<b>Southern Red River Valley - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
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</table><a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>$2,269,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>an agreement with Pheasants Forever, in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>cooperation with the Minnesota Prairie <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>Chicken Society, to acquire land in fee and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>restore and enhance lands in the southern <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>Red River Valley for wildlife management <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>86A.05, subdivision 8, or for designation <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>and management as waterfowl production <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>areas in Minnesota, in cooperation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>United States Fish and Wildlife Service. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.5.36"></a><var>5.36</var>Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>given to acquisition of lands that are eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>for the native prairie bank under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>protected native prairie. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>land acquisitions must be provided as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(i) Grassland Conservation Partnership - </b><br/>
<b>Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>$1,475,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>agreement with The Conservation Fund, in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>cooperation with Minnesota Land Trust, to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>acquire permanent conservation easements <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>and restore high priority grassland, prairie, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>and wetland habitats as follows: $64,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>to The Conservation Fund; and $1,411,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>$100,000 is for establishing a monitoring <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>and enforcement fund, as approved in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>the accomplishment plan and subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>subdivision 17. Subject to evaluation criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>must be given to acquisition of lands that <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>are eligible for the native prairie bank under <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>proposed acquisitions must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>part of the required accomplishment plan and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>must be consistent with the priorities in the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(j) Accelerated Prairie Restoration and </b><br/>
<b>Enhancement on DNR Lands - Phase VIII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>$3,983,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>commissioner of natural resources to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.36"></a><var>6.36</var>accelerate restoration and enhancement <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>of prairies, grasslands, and savannas on <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>wildlife management areas, scientific and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>natural areas, native prairie bank land, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>and bluff prairies on state forest land in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>southeastern Minnesota. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>land restorations and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var><br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(k) Anoka Sandplain Habitat Restoration and </b><br/>
<b>Enhancement - Phase IV</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>$1,208,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>agreements to restore and enhance wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>habitat on public lands, excluding state <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>forests, in Anoka, Isanti, Morrison, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>Sherburne, and Todd Counties as follows: <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>$93,000 to Anoka Conservation District; <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>$25,000 to Isanti County Parks and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>Recreation Department; $813,000 to Great <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>River Greening; and $277,000 to the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>National Wild Turkey Federation. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>proposed land restorations and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 3.<b>Forests</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"> <br/>
16,309,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(a) Young Forest Conservation - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>$1,369,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>an agreement with the American Bird <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>Conservancy to restore publicly owned, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>permanently protected forest lands for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>wildlife management purposes. A list <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>of proposed forest land restorations <br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Jack Pine Forest/Crow Wing River </b><br/>
<b>Watershed Habitat Acquisition </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>$1,500,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>agreement with the Minnesota Deer Hunters <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>Association to acquire in fee and restore <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>and enhance forest habitat lands in Cass <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>and Hubbard Counties for county forest <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>purposes. A list of proposed land acquisitions <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(c) Camp Ripley Partnership - Phase VI</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>$1,500,000 the second year is to the Board <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>of Water and Soil Resources, in cooperation <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>with the Morrison County Soil and Water <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>Conservation District, to acquire permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>conservation easements and restore forest <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>wildlife habitat within the boundaries <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>of the Minnesota National Guard Camp <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>Ripley Compatible Use Buffer. Of this <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>amount, up to $72,000 is to establish <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>a monitoring and enforcement fund, as <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>approved in the accomplishment plan and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>part of the final report.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var><br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(d) Southeast Minnesota Protection and </b><br/>
<b>Restoration - Phase IV</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>$5,000,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>cooperation with The Trust for Public Land <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>and Minnesota Land Trust, to acquire land <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>in fee for wildlife management purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>subdivision 8, to acquire land in fee for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>scientific and natural areas under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>5, to acquire land in fee for state forest <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>86A.05, subdivision 7, to acquire permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>conservation easements, and to restore <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>and enhance prairie, grasslands, forest, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>and savanna as follows: $1,506,000 to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>The Nature Conservancy; $2,930,000 to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>The Trust for Public Land; and $564,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>$80,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>establish a monitoring and enforcement fund, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. Annual income <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>statements and balance sheets for income <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>and expenses from land acquired in fee with <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>this appropriation and not transferred to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>state or local government ownership must <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>Heritage Council. A list of proposed land <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>acquisitions must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(e) Minnesota Forests for the Future - Phase IV</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>$1,840,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>commissioner of natural resources to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>acquire forest, wetland, and shoreline <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>habitat through working forest permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>conservation easements under the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>forests for the future program pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.66. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>A conservation easement acquired with <br/>
<a id="pl.9.36"></a><var>9.36</var>money appropriated under this paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>must comply with Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>section 97A.056, subdivision 13. The <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>accomplishment plan must include an <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>easement monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>plan. Of this amount, up to $25,000 is to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>establish a monitoring and enforcement fund <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>part of the final report.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(f) Protect Key Forest Lands in Cass County - </b><br/>
<b>Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>$500,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>agreement with Cass County to acquire land <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>in fee in Cass County for forest wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>habitat or to prevent forest fragmentation. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>A list of proposed land acquisitions <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(g) State Forest Acquisitions - Phase III</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>$1,000,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>lands in fee for wildlife habitat purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>subdivision 7. A list of proposed land <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>acquisitions must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(h) Forest Habitat Protection Revolving </b><br/>
<b>Account</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>$1,000,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>lands in fee and permanent conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>easements for wildlife habitat purposes, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>for forest consolidation and connective <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>corridor purposes, or to prevent forest <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>fragmentation under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>section 86A.05, subdivision 7. Proceeds <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>from any subsequent sale of lands acquired <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>with this appropriation must be used for the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>purposes of this appropriation. Any sale <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>proceeds remaining unused upon close of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>appropriation availability must be returned to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>the outdoor heritage fund. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>land acquisitions must be provided as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>the required accomplishment plan. Unless <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>otherwise provided, this appropriation is <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>available until June 30, 2022. For acquisition <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>of real property, this appropriation is <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>available until June 30, 2023, if a binding <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>agreement with a landowner or purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>agreement is entered into by June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>2022, and closed no later than June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>2023. Of this amount, up to $50,000 is to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>establish a monitoring and enforcement fund <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>part of the final report.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var><br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(i) Mississippi River Floodplain Forest </b><br/>
<b>Enhancement - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>$412,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>agreement with the National Audubon <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>Society to restore and enhance floodplain <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>forest habitat for wildlife on public <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>lands along the Mississippi River. A <br/>
<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>list of restorations and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(j) Protecting Forest Wildlife Habitat in the </b><br/>
<b>Wild Rice River Watershed</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>$2,188,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>lands in fee in Clearwater County to be <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>managed as a unit of the outdoor recreation <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>system under Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>86A. A list of proposed land acquisitions <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 4.<b>Wetlands</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"> <br/>
31,055,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var><br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(a) Accelerating the Waterfowl Production </b><br/>
<b>Area Acquisition - Phase VIII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>$5,650,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>in fee and restore and enhance wetlands and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>grasslands to be designated and managed as <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>waterfowl production areas in Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>in cooperation with the United States Fish <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>acquisitions must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Shallow Lake and Wetland Protection </b><br/>
<b>Program - Phase V</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>$5,801,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>in fee and restore prairie lands, wetlands, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>and land buffering shallow lakes for wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>management purposes under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>of proposed acquisitions must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(c) RIM Wetlands Partnership - Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>$13,808,000 the second year is to the Board <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>of Water and Soil Resources to acquire lands <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>in permanent conservation easements and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>to restore wetlands and native grassland <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>103F.515. Of this amount, up to $195,000 is <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>to establish a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>part of the final report.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(d) Wetland Habitat Protection Program - </b><br/>
<b>Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>$1,629,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>agreement with Minnesota Land Trust to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>acquire permanent conservation easements <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>in high-priority wetland habitat complexes <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>in the prairie and forest/prairie transition <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>regions. Of this amount, up to $180,000 is to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>establish a monitoring and enforcement fund, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>easement acquisitions must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>part of the final report.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var><br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(e) Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetlands </b><br/>
<b>Enhancement - Phase VIII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>$2,167,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>commissioner of natural resources to enhance <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>and restore shallow lakes and wetland habitat <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>statewide. A list of proposed land restorations <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>and enhancements must be provided as part <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(f) Marsh Lake - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>$2,000,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>commissioner of natural resources to modify <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>the dam at Marsh Lake for improved habitat <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>management and to return the historic outlet <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>of the Pomme de Terre River to Lac Qui Parle.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 5.<b>Habitats</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"> <br/>
29,138,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var><br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(a) DNR Aquatic Habitat Protection - Phase </b><br/>
<b>VIII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>$1,578,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>land in fee and permanent conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>easements for aquatic management purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>subdivision 14, and 97C.02, to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>permanent conservation easements under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>the Minnesota forests for the future <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>section 84.66, and to restore and enhance <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>aquatic and adjacent upland habitat. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>Of this amount, up to $153,000 is to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>establish a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>proposed land acquisitions, conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>easements, restorations, and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Metro Big Rivers Habitat - Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>$4,000,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>agreements to acquire land in fee and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>permanent conservation easements and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>to restore and enhance natural systems <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>and St. Croix Rivers within the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>area as follows: $500,000 to Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>Inc.; $430,000 to Friends of the Mississippi <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>River; $1,170,000 to Great River Greening; <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>$800,000 to The Trust for Public Land; and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>$1,100,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>which up to $60,000 to Minnesota Land Trust <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>is to establish a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>proposed land acquisitions and permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var><br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(c) Mississippi Headwaters Habitat Corridor </b><br/>
<b>Partnership - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>$2,105,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>agreements to acquire lands in fee in the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>Mississippi Headwaters and for agreements <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>as follows: $76,000 to the Mississippi <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>Headwaters Board; and $2,029,000 to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>The Trust for Public Land. $1,045,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>the second year is to the Board of Water <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>and Soil Resources to acquire permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>conservation easements and to restore <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>wildlife habitat, of which up to $78,000 is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>to establish a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.15.36"></a><var>15.36</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>acquisitions must be included as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(d) Fisheries Habitat Protection on Strategic </b><br/>
<b>North Central Minnesota Lakes - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>$1,425,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>agreements with the Leech Lake Area <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>Watershed Foundation and Minnesota Land <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>Trust to acquire land in fee and permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>conservation easements to sustain healthy <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>fish habitat on cold water lakes in Aitkin, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>Cass, Crow Wing, and Hubbard Counties <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>as follows: $480,000 to Leech Lake Area <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>Watershed Foundation; and $945,000 to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>$180,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>establish a monitoring and enforcement fund <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>land acquisitions must be provided as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var><br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(e) Minnesota Trout Unlimited Coldwater Fish </b><br/>
<b>Habitat Enhancement and Restoration - Phase </b><br/>
<b>VIII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>$1,975,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>to restore or enhance habitat for trout and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>other species in and along cold water rivers, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>lakes, and streams in Minnesota. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>proposed restorations and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(f) DNR Stream Habitat</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>$2,074,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>commissioner of natural resources to restore <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>and enhance habitat to facilitate fish passage, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>degraded streams, and critical aquatic species <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>habitat. A list of proposed land restorations <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>and enhancements must be provided as part <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(g) St. Louis River Restoration Initiative - </b><br/>
<b>Phase III</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>$2,707,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>commissioner of natural resources to restore <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>aquatic habitats in the St. Louis River <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>estuary. A list of proposed restorations <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(h) Sand Hill River Fish Passage - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>$828,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>an agreement with the Sand Hill River <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>Watershed District, in cooperation with <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>the Department of Natural Resources and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>Army Corps of Engineers, to restore and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>enhance fish passage and habitat in the Sand <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>Hill River watershed. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>restorations must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(i) Shell Rock River Watershed Habitat </b><br/>
<b>Restoration Program - Phase V</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>$1,200,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>an agreement with the Shell Rock River <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>Watershed District to acquire in fee, restore, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>and enhance aquatic habitat in the Shell <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>Rock River watershed. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(j) Roseau Lake Rehabilitation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>$2,763,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>land in fee and permanent conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>easements for wildlife management purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>in Roseau County under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>section 86A.05, subdivision 8, to restore <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>and enhance wildlife habitat. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>proposed land acquisitions and restorations <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>and enhancements must be provided as part <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<tr>
<td><a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var><br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var><br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(k) Conservation Partners Legacy Grant </b><br/>
<b>Program: Statewide and Metro Habitat - </b><br/>
<b>Phase VIII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>$7,438,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>commissioner of natural resources for a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>program to provide competitive, matching <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>state, and national organizations for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, or <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, up to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>$2,500,000 is for grants in the seven-county <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>metropolitan area and cities with a population <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>of 50,000 or greater. Grants shall not be made <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>for activities required to fulfill the duties <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>of owners of lands subject to conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>easements. Grants shall not be made from the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>appropriation in this paragraph for projects <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>that have a total project cost exceeding <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>$575,000. Of the total appropriation, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>$588,000 may be spent for personnel costs <br/>
<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>and other direct and necessary administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.18.36"></a><var>18.36</var>costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>in land. Easements must be permanent. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>Grants may not be used to establish easement <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>must be open to hunting and fishing during <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>the open season unless otherwise provided <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>by law. The program must require a match <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>of at least ten percent from nonstate sources <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>for all grants. The match may be cash or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>in-kind resources. For grant applications <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>provide a separate, simplified application <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>commissioner of natural resources shall, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>when evaluating projects of equal value, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>give priority to organizations that have a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>history of receiving or a charter to receive <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>private contributions for local conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>or habitat projects. If acquiring land in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>or a conservation easement, priority must be <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>given to projects associated with or within <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>one mile of existing wildlife management <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>areas under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; or aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>management areas under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>All restoration or enhancement projects <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>must be on land permanently protected by <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>a permanent covenant ensuring perpetual <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>maintenance and protection of restored <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>and enhanced habitat, by a conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>easement, by public ownership, or in public <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority <br/>
<a id="pl.19.36"></a><var>19.36</var>must be given to restoration and enhancement <br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>to grants awarded under this paragraph. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>This appropriation is available until June <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>30, 2020. No less than five percent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>amount of each grant must be held back from <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>reimbursement until the grant recipient has <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>completed a grant accomplishment report by <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>the deadline and in the form prescribed by <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>Heritage Council. The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>provide notice of the grant program in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>the game and fish law summary prepared <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>subdivision 2.<br/>
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<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 6.<b>Administration</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">275,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(a) Contract Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>$150,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>contract management duties assigned in this <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>section. The commissioner shall provide an <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>accomplishment plan in the form specified by <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>on the expenditure of this appropriation. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>The accomplishment plan must include <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>a copy of the grant contract template <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>and reimbursement manual. No money <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>may be expended prior to Lessard-Sams <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>Outdoor Heritage Council approval of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="21.5"/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Technical Evaluation Panel</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>$125,000 the second year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>commissioner of natural resources for a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>technical evaluation panel to conduct up to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>15 restoration and enhancement evaluations <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>subdivision 10.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 7.<b>Availability of Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>Money appropriated in this section may <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>not be spent on activities unless they are <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>directly related to and necessary for a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>specific appropriation and are specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>the accomplishment plan approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>Money appropriated in this section must not <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>be spent on indirect costs or other institutional <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>overhead charges that are not directly related <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>to and necessary for a specific appropriation.  <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>Unless otherwise provided, the amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>in this section are available until June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>2019. For acquisition of real property, the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>amounts in this section are available until <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>June 30, 2020, if a binding agreement with a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>landowner or purchase agreement is entered <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>into by June 30, 2019, and closed no later <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>than June 30, 2020. Funds for restoration <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>or enhancement are available until June <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>30, 2021, or five years after acquisition, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>whichever is later, in order to complete initial <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>restoration or enhancement work. If a project <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>receives at least 15 percent of its funding <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>from federal funds, the time period of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>appropriation may be extended to equal the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>availability of federal funding to a maximum <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>of six years, provided the federal funding <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>was confirmed and included in the first draft <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>accomplishment plan. Money appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>for fee title acquisition of land may be used to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>restore, enhance, and provide for public use <br/>
<a id="pl.21.35"></a><var>21.35</var>of the land acquired with the appropriation. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>Public use facilities must have a minimal <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>impact on habitat in acquired lands. <br/>
<table>
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<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var><br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 8.<b>Payment Conditions and Capital </b><br/>
<b>Equipment Expenditures</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>All agreements referred to in this section must <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>be administered on a reimbursement basis <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>unless otherwise provided in this section. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>16A.41, expenditures directly related <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>to each appropriation's purpose made <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>on or after July 1, 2016, or the date of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>accomplishment plan approval, whichever is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>later, are eligible for reimbursement unless <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>otherwise provided in this section. For the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>purposes of administering appropriations <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>and legislatively authorized agreements paid <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>out of the outdoor heritage fund, an expense <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>must be considered reimbursable by the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>administering agency when the recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>presents the agency with an invoice, or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>binding agreement with the landowner, and <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>the recipient attests that the goods have <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>been received or the landowner agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>is binding. Periodic reimbursement must <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>be made upon receiving documentation that <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>the items articulated in the accomplishment <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>plan approved by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>Heritage Council have been achieved, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>including partial achievements as evidenced <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>by progress reports approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>Reasonable amounts may be advanced to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>projects to accommodate cash flow needs, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>support future management of acquired <br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>lands, or match a federal share. The <br/>
<a id="pl.22.36"></a><var>22.36</var>advances must be approved as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>accomplishment plan. Capital equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>expenditures for specific items in excess of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>$10,000 must be itemized in and approved as <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>part of the accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 9.<b>Mapping</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>Each direct recipient of money appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>in this section, as well as each recipient of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>a grant awarded pursuant to this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>must provide geographic information to the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>for mapping of any lands acquired in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>with funds appropriated in this section and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>open to public taking of fish and game. The <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>commissioner of natural resources shall <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>include the lands acquired in fee with money <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>appropriated in this section on maps showing <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>public recreation opportunities. Maps must <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>include information on and acknowledgment <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>of the outdoor heritage fund, including a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>notation of any restrictions.<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var><br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 10.<b>RIM Buffers for Wildlife and Water </b><br/>
<b>Restorations</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>The following appropriations to the Board <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>of Water and Soil Resources for the RIM <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>buffers for wildlife and water program <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>may be used for restoration of lands <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>acquired by conservation easement with the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>appropriations:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>(1) Laws 2015, First Special Session <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>chapter 2, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>paragraph (f);<br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>(2) Laws 2014, chapter 256, article 1, section <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>2, subdivision 2, paragraph (f);<br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>(3) Laws 2013, chapter 137, article 1, section <br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>2, subdivision 2, paragraph (e);<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(4) Laws 2012, chapter 264, article 1, section <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>2, subdivision 2, paragraph (a); and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>(5) Laws 2011, First Special Session <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>chapter 6, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>paragraph (c).<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var><br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 11.<b>Appropriations Contingent Upon </b><br/>
<b>Audit</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>The appropriations in this section are not <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>available until the Office of the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>Auditor completes its next financial audit <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>of the outdoor heritage fund, anticipated to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>be completed in 2016, and the legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>auditor has submitted the report required <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>subdivision 11, paragraph (c), listing <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>noncompliant recipients. A recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>listed in the report may not receive money <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>appropriated in this section until the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>legislative auditor has removed the recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>from the list as provided under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 11, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>paragraph (c).<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 12.<b>Notice and Hearing Before Acquiring </b><br/>
<b>Land</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>(a) Before the commissioner of natural <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>resources signs a purchase agreement to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>purchase land in fee with money appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>in this section, the commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>provide public notice that the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>intends to purchase the land. The notice must <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>be made at least 30 days, but not more than 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>days, before the hearing required in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>(b). The notice must be published in a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>newspaper of general circulation in the area <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>and on the department's Web site. In addition, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.36"></a><var>24.36</var>the commissioner must electronically notify <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>any person who has requested notice of land <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>acquisition by the commissioner, and mail <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>notice to the governing bodies of the towns, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>home rule charter and statutory cities, and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>county in which the land to be purchased <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>is located, and all owners and residents of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>land adjacent to the land the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>intends to purchase.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>(b) The commissioner must hold a public <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>hearing at a convenient location in the county <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>in which the land to be purchased is located <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>or, if none is available, in an adjacent county. <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>Any interested person must be allowed <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>reasonable time to present relevant testimony <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>or ask questions at the public hearing. The <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>proceedings of the hearing must be recorded <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>and available to the public for review on the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>department's Web site. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>must accept written comments and questions <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>from the time the notice under paragraph (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>is given until ten days after the public hearing. <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>Within 30 days after the public hearing, the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>commissioner must post written responses <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>to the comments made and questions raised <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>at the public hearing and those submitted in <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>writing on the department's Web site.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>(c) The commissioner must use existing <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>resources to satisfy the requirements of this <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>subdivision.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 13.<b>Reallocation of Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>(a) The unspent balance of the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>in Laws 2013, chapter 137, article 1, section <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>2, subdivision 5, paragraph (b), for Habitat <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>Protection in Dakota County - Phase IV is <br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>canceled June 30, 2016.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>(b) An amount equal to the unspent balance <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>from the appropriation canceled under <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>paragraph (a) is appropriated in fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>2017 from the outdoor heritage fund to the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>Board of Water and Soil Resources for the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>purposes of the RIM Wetland Partnership <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>under subdivision 4, paragraph (c).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.056, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.</b> (a) The Lessard-Sams <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>Outdoor Heritage Council of 12 members is created in the legislative branch, consisting of:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>    (1) two public members appointed by the senate Subcommittee on Committees of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>the Committee on Rules and Administration;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>    (2) two public members appointed by the speaker of the house;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    (3) four public members appointed by the governor;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>    (4) two members of the senate appointed by the senate Subcommittee on Committees <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>of the Committee on Rules and Administration; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>    (5) two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>house.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>    (b) Members appointed under paragraph (a) must not be registered lobbyists. In <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>making appointments, the governor, senate Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>on Rules and Administration, and the speaker of the house shall consider geographic <br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>balance, gender, age, ethnicity, and varying interests including hunting and fishing. The <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>governor's appointments to the council are subject to the advice and consent of the senate.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>    (c) Public members appointed under paragraph (a) shall have practical experience <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>or expertise or demonstrated knowledge in the science, policy, or practice of restoring, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>protecting, and enhancing wetlands, prairies, forests, and habitat for fish, game, and <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>wildlife.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    (d) Legislative members appointed under paragraph (a) shall include the chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>finance or their designee, one member from the minority party of the senate, and one <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>member from the minority party of the house of representatives.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>    (e) Public members serve four-year terms. Appointed legislative members serve <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Public and legislative members continue to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>serve until their successors are appointed. Public members shall be initially appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>according to the following schedule of terms:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    (1) two public members appointed by the governor for a term ending the first <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>Monday in January 2011;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>    (2) one public member appointed by the senate Subcommittee on Committees of the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>Committee on Rules and Administration for a term ending the first Monday in January 2011;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>    (3) one public member appointed by the speaker of the house for a term ending <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>the first Monday in January 2011;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>    (4) two public members appointed by the governor for a term ending the first <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>Monday in January 2013;<br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>    (5) one public member appointed by the senate Subcommittee on Committees of the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>Committee on Rules and Administration for a term ending the first Monday in January <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>2013; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>    (6) one public member appointed by the speaker of the house for a term ending <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>the first Monday in January 2013.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>    (f) Terms, compensation, and removal of public members are as provided in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>15.0575
         </statute_ref>. A vacancy on the council may be filled by the appointing authority for the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>remainder of the unexpired term.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>    (g) The first meeting of the council shall be convened by the chair of the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>Coordinating Commission no later than December 1, 2008. Members shall elect a chair, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>vice-chair, secretary, and other officers as determined by the council. The chair may <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>convene meetings as necessary to conduct the duties prescribed by this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>    (h) Upon coordination with The Legislative Coordinating Commission, the council <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>may appoint nonpartisan staff and contract with consultants as necessary to carry out <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>support the functions of the council. Up to one percent of the money appropriated from the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>fund may be used to pay for administrative expenses of the council and for compensation <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>and expense reimbursement of council members.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.056, subdivision 10, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Restoration </b><b>and enhancements </b><b>evaluations.</b>  The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>natural resources and the Board of Water and Soil Resources may must convene a technical <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>evaluation panel comprised of five members, including one technical representative from <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>the Board of Water and Soil Resources, one technical representative from the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>Natural Resources, one technical expert from the University of Minnesota or the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>State Colleges and Universities, and two representatives with expertise in the project <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>being evaluated. The board and the commissioner may add a technical representative from <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>a unit of federal or local government. The members of the technical evaluation panel <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>may not be associated with the restoration or enhancement, may vary depending upon <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>the projects being reviewed, and shall avoid any potential conflicts of interest. Each year, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>the board and the commissioner may assign a coordinator to identify a sample of up to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>ten habitat restoration or enhancement projects completed with outdoor heritage funding. <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>The coordinator shall secure the restoration plans for the projects specified and direct <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>the technical evaluation panel to evaluate the restorations and enhancements relative to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>the law, current science, and the stated goals and standards in the restoration project <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>plan and, when applicable, to the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>establishment and enhancement guidelines. The coordinator shall summarize the findings <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>of the panel and provide a report to the chair of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>Council and the chairs of the respective house of representatives and senate policy and <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>finance committees with jurisdiction over natural resources and spending from the outdoor <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>heritage fund. The report shall determine if the restorations and enhancements are meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>planned goals, any problems with the implementation of restorations and enhancements, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>and, if necessary, recommendations on improving restorations and enhancements. The <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>report shall be focused on improving future restorations and enhancements. At least <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>one-tenth of one percent of forecasted receipts from the outdoor heritage fund must be <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>used for restoration and enhancements evaluations under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.056, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>    Subd. 22. <b>Local approval of land acquisitions.</b> A recipient of money appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>from the outdoor heritage fund that acquires land in fee title with the appropriation must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>receive county approval prior to acquiring the land. The recipient must follow the process <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>for obtaining county approval under section 97A.145, subdivision 2, paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2016, and applies to land <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>acquired with money appropriated on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>    Sec. 6. Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 2, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>is amended to read:<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 2.<b>Prairies</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">40,948,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<col width="21.5"/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var><br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(a) DNR Wildlife Management Area and </b><br/>
<b>Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition - Phase </b><br/>
<b>VII</b><br/>
</td>
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</tr>
</table><a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>$4,570,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>land in fee for wildlife management purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>subdivision 8
         </statute_ref>, and to acquire land in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>for scientific and natural area purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>. Subject to evaluation criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>must be given to acquisition of lands that <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>are eligible for the native prairie bank under <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>84.96</statute_ref>, or lands <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>proposed land and permanent conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>easement acquisitions must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var><br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Accelerating Wildlife Management Area </b><br/>
<b>Acquisition - Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>$7,452,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>land in fee for wildlife management area <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>86A.05, subdivision 8
         </statute_ref>. Subject to evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>priority must be given to acquisition of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>lands that are eligible for the native prairie <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>bank under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>84.96
         </statute_ref>, or lands adjacent to protected native <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var><br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(c) Minnesota Prairie Recovery Project - Phase </b><br/>
<b>VI</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>$4,032,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>agreement with The Nature Conservancy <br/>
<a id="pl.29.36"></a><var>29.36</var>to acquire native prairie, wetlands, and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>savanna and restore and enhance grasslands, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>wetlands, and savanna. Subject to evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>priority must be given to acquisition of lands <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>that are eligible for the native prairie bank <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>84.96</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>lands adjacent to protected native prairie. <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>Annual income statements and balance sheets <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>for income and expenses from land acquired <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>with this appropriation must be submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>Council no later than 180 days following <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>the close of The Nature Conservancy's fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>year. A list of proposed land acquisitions <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>accomplishment plan and must be consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>with the priorities identified in the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>Prairie Conservation Plan.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var><br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(d) Northern Tallgrass Prairie National </b><br/>
<b>Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition - Phase </b><b>V</b><b> VI</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>$3,430,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>agreement with The Nature Conservancy <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>in cooperation with the United States Fish <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>and Wildlife Service to acquire land in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>fee or permanent conservation easements <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>Preservation Area in western Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>for addition to the Northern Tallgrass <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Subject <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>part 6136.0900, priority must be given to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>acquisition of lands that are eligible for <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>the native prairie bank under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.30.35"></a><var>30.35</var>Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>84.96</statute_ref>, or lands adjacent to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.36"></a><var>30.36</var>protected native prairie. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>land acquisitions must be provided as part <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>of the required accomplishment plan and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>must be consistent with the priorities in the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var><br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(e) Accelerated Native Prairie Bank Protection </b><br/>
<b>- Phase IV</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>$3,740,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>commissioner of natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>to implement the Minnesota Prairie <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>Conservation Plan through the acquisition <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>of permanent conservation easements to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>protect native prairie and grasslands. Up <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>to $165,000 is for establishing monitoring <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>and enforcement funds as approved in <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>the accomplishment plan and subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>97A.056, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>subdivision 17
         </statute_ref>. Subject to evaluation criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>must be given to acquisition of lands that <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>are eligible for the native prairie bank under <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>84.96</statute_ref>, or lands <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>permanent conservation easements must be <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>provided as part of the final report. <br/>
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<tr>
<td><a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var><br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(f) Minnesota Buffers for Wildlife and Water </b><br/>
<b>- Phase V</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>$4,544,000 in the first year is to the Board <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>of Water and Soil Resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>permanent conservation easements to protect <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>and enhance habitat by expanding the clean <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>water fund riparian buffer program for at <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>least equal wildlife benefits from buffers <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>on private land. Up to $72,500 is for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>establishing a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment plan <br/>
<a id="pl.31.36"></a><var>31.36</var>and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>97A.056, subdivision 17
         </statute_ref>. A list of permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>part of the final report.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
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<td><a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(g) Cannon River Headwaters Habitat </b><br/>
<b>Complex - Phase V</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>$1,380,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>agreement with The Trust for Public Land to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>acquire and restore lands in the Cannon River <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>watershed for wildlife management purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>subdivision 8
         </statute_ref>. Subject to evaluation criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>must be given to acquisition of lands that <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>are eligible for the native prairie bank under <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>84.96</statute_ref>, or lands <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>proposed land acquisitions must be provided <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>as part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var><br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(h) Prairie Chicken Habitat Partnership of the </b><br/>
<b>Southern Red River Valley</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>$1,800,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>an agreement with Pheasants Forever in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>cooperation with the Minnesota Prairie <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>Chicken Society to acquire and restore lands <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>in the southern Red River Valley for wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>management purposes under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>or for designation and management as <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>waterfowl production areas in Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>in cooperation with the United States Fish <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>acquisitions must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.35"></a><var>32.35</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var><br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(i) Protecting and Restoring Minnesota's </b><br/>
<b>Important Bird Areas</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>$1,730,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>agreements to acquire conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>easements within important bird areas <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>identified in the Minnesota Prairie <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>Conservation Plan, to be used as follows: <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>$408,000 is to Audubon Minnesota and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>$1,322,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust, of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>which up to $100,000 is for establishing <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>monitoring and enforcement funds as <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>approved in the accomplishment plan and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>97A.056, subdivision 17
         </statute_ref>. A list of permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>part of the final report.<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var><br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(j) Wild Rice River Corridor Habitat </b><br/>
<b>Restoration</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>$2,270,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>agreement with the Wild Rice Watershed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>District to acquire land in fee and permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>conservation easement and to `restore river <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>and related habitat in the Wild Rice River <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>corridor. A list of proposed acquisitions and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>restorations must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var><br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(k) Accelerated Prairie Restoration and </b><br/>
<b>Enhancement on DNR Lands - Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>$4,880,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>commissioner of natural resources to <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>accelerate the restoration and enhancement <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>of prairie communities on wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.33.35"></a><var>33.35</var>management areas, scientific and natural <br/>
<a id="pl.33.36"></a><var>33.36</var>areas, state forest land, and land under <br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>native prairie bank easements. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>proposed land restorations and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(l) Enhanced Public Land Grasslands - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>$1,120,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>agreement with Pheasants Forever to enhance <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>and restore habitat on public lands. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>proposed land restorations and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>must be provided as part of the final report.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>    Sec. 7. Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 2, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>is amended to read:<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 3.<b>Forests</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">12,634,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(a) Camp Ripley Partnership - Phase V</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>$1,500,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>Board of Water and Soil Resources in <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>cooperation with the Morrison County Soil <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>and Water Conservation District to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>permanent conservation easements within <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>the boundaries of the Minnesota National <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>Guard Compatible Use Buffer to protect <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>forest wildlife habitat. Up to $55,000 is for <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>establishing a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>fund, as approved in the accomplishment <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>section 
         <statute_ref>97A.056, subdivision 17</statute_ref>. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>permanent conservation easements must be <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>provided as part of the final report.<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var><br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Southeast Minnesota Protection and </b><br/>
<b>Restoration - Phase III</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>$2,910,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>agreement with The Nature Conservancy to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>acquire land in fee for wildlife management <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>86A.05, subdivision 8
         </statute_ref>; to acquire land <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>in fee for scientific and natural areas <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>; for state forest purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>subdivision 7
         </statute_ref>; and to enhance grasslands, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>forest, and savanna. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>acquisitions must be provided as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(c) Protecting Pinelands Sands Aquifer </b><br/>
<b>Forestlands - Phase II</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>$2,180,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>forest lands in Cass, Hubbard, and Wadena <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>Counties for wildlife management purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>subdivision 8
         </statute_ref>, and to acquire land in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>section 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, subdivision 7</statute_ref>. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>proposed land acquisitions must be provided <br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>as part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var><br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(d) Protect Key Forest Lands in Cass County </b><br/>
<b>- Phase VI</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>$442,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>agreement with Cass County to acquire land <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>in fee in Cass County for forest wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>habitat or to prevent forest fragmentation. <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>A list of proposed land acquisitions <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var><br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(e) Critical Shoreland Protection Program - </b><br/>
<b>Phase III</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>$1,690,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>agreement with Minnesota Land Trust to <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>acquire permanent conservation easements <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>along rivers and lakes in the northern <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>forest region. Up to $220,000 is for <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>establishing a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>fund, as approved in the accomplishment <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>section 
         <statute_ref>97A.056, subdivision 17</statute_ref>. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>proposed permanent conservation easements <br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>accomplishment plan. <br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(f) Mississippi Headwaters Habitat Partnership</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>$3,002,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>commissioner of natural resources to <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>acquire lands in fee and for permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>conservation easements in the Mississippi <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>Headwaters and for agreements as follows: <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>$1,217,000 to The Trust for Public Land; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>and $824,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>of which up to $80,000 is for establishing <br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>a monitoring and enforcement fund as <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>approved in the accomplishment plan and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>subject to Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>97A.056, subdivision 17
         </statute_ref>. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>acquisitions must be included as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(g) Southeast Forest Habitat Enhancement</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>$910,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>commissioner of natural resources to <br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>enhance forests in southeastern Minnesota. <br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>A list of proposed land enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.36.35"></a><var>36.35</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>    Sec. 8. Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 2, article 1, section 2, subdivision 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 5.<b>Habitats</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">22,368,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(a) DNR Aquatic Habitat - Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>$4,540,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>commissioner of natural resources to acquire <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>interests in land in fee and permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>conservation easements for aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>management purposes under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>Statutes, sections 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, subdivision 14</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>and 
         <statute_ref>97C.02</statute_ref>, to acquire interests in land in <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>permanent conservation easements for fish <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>and wildlife habitat under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>section 
         <statute_ref>84.66</statute_ref>, and to restore and enhance <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>aquatic habitat. Up to $130,000 is for <br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>establishing a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>section 
         <statute_ref>97A.056, subdivision 17</statute_ref>. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>proposed land acquisitions and restorations <br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>and enhancements must be provided as part <br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(b) Metro Big Rivers - Phase VI</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>$2,000,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>agreements to acquire land in fee and in <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>permanent conservation easements and <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>to restore and enhance natural systems <br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>and St. Croix Rivers as follows: $475,000 to <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge <br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>Trust, Inc.; $275,000 to Friends of the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>Mississippi River; $400,000 to Great River <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>Greening; $375,000 to Minnesota Land Trust; <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>and $475,000 to The Trust for Public Land. <br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>Up to $60,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is for <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>establishing a monitoring and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>fund as approved in the accomplishment <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>section 
         <statute_ref>97A.056, subdivision 17</statute_ref>. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>proposed land acquisitions and permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>conservation easements must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var><br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(c) Minnesota Trout Unlimited Coldwater Fish </b><br/>
<b>Habitat Enhancement and Restoration - Phase </b><br/>
<b>VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>$1,890,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited <br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>to restore and enhance habitat for trout <br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>and other species in and along coldwater <br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>rivers and streams in Minnesota. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>proposed restorations and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(d) Lake Bemidji South Shore Restoration and </b><br/>
<b>Enhancement</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>$1,650,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>an agreement with the city of Bemidji to <br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>restore and enhance fish habitat on Lake <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>Bemidji. A list of proposed restorations and <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>enhancements must be provided as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(e) Sand Hill River Fish Passage</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>$990,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.34"></a><var>38.34</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.38.35"></a><var>38.35</var>an agreement with the Sand Hill River <br/>
<a id="pl.38.36"></a><var>38.36</var>Watershed District to restore fish habitat <br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>in the Sand Hill River watershed. A list of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>proposed restorations must be provided as <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>part of the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var><br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(f) Shell Rock River Watershed Habitat </b><br/>
<b>Restoration Program - Phase IV</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>$2,414,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>commissioner of natural resources for <br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>an agreement with the Shell Rock River <br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>Watershed District to protect, restore, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>and enhance aquatic habitat in the Shell <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>Rock River watershed. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements <br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>must be provided as part of the required <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>accomplishment plan. <br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var><br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(g) Lake Nokomis Integrated Habitat </b><br/>
<b>Enhancement</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>$444,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>commissioner of natural resources for an <br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>agreement with the Minneapolis Park and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>Recreation Board to enhance aquatic habitat <br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>on Lake Nokomis. A list of proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>enhancements must be provided as part of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>the required accomplishment plan.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var><br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var><br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3"><b>(h) Conservation Partners Legacy Grant </b><br/>
<b>Program: Statewide and Metro Habitat - </b><br/>
<b>Phase VII</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>$8,440,000 in the first year is to the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>commissioner of natural resources for a <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>program to provide competitive, matching <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>state, and national organizations for <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>or wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.35"></a><var>39.35</var>$3,692,000 is for grants in the seven-county <br/>
<a id="pl.39.36"></a><var>39.36</var>metropolitan area and cities with a population <br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>of 50,000 or greater. Grants shall not be made <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>for activities required to fulfill the duties <br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>of owners of lands subject to conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>easements. Grants shall not be made from the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>appropriation in this paragraph for projects <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>that have a total project cost exceeding <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>$575,000. Of this appropriation, $596,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>may be spent for personnel costs and other <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>direct and necessary administrative costs. <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>Grantees may acquire land or interests in <br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>land. Easements must be permanent. Grants <br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>may not be used to establish easement <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee <br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>must be open to hunting and fishing during <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>the open season unless otherwise provided <br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>by law. The program must require a match <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>of at least ten percent from nonstate sources <br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>for all grants. The match may be cash or <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>in-kind resources. For grant applications <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>provide a separate, simplified application <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>commissioner of natural resources shall, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>when evaluating projects of equal value, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>give priority to organizations that have a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>history of receiving or a charter to receive <br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>private contributions for local conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>or habitat projects. If acquiring land or a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>conservation easement, priority must be <br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>given to projects associated with or within <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>one mile of existing wildlife management <br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>areas under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>86A.05, subdivision 8
         </statute_ref>; scientific and natural <br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.40.35"></a><var>40.35</var>84.033
         </statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, subdivision 5</statute_ref>; or aquatic <br/>
<a id="pl.40.36"></a><var>40.36</var>management areas under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>86A.05, subdivision 14</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>97C.02</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>All restoration or enhancement projects <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>must be on land permanently protected by <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>a permanent covenant ensuring perpetual <br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>maintenance and protection of restored <br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>and enhanced habitat, by a conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>easement, or by public ownership or in <br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>public waters as defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>103G.005, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>15
         </statute_ref>. Priority must be given to restoration <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>and enhancement projects on public lands. <br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>97A.056, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>subdivision 13
         </statute_ref>, applies to grants awarded <br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>under this paragraph. This appropriation is <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>available until June 30, 2018 2019. No less <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>than five percent of the amount of each grant <br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>must be held back from reimbursement until <br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>the grant recipient has completed a grant <br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>accomplishment report by the deadline and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>The commissioner shall provide notice of <br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>the grant program in the game and fish law <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>summary prepared under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>section 
         <statute_ref>97A.051, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>    Sec. 9. <b>EVALUATION RECOMMENDATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>By January 15, 2017, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council must submit <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>recommendations to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of <br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>representatives and senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the environment <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>and natural resources and the outdoor heritage fund on methods to evaluate the outcomes <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>and effectiveness of projects funded by the outdoor heritage fund in achieving the purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>under article XI, section 15, of the Minnesota Constitution, including recommendations on <br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>the amount of funds that should be spent annually on evaluation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>    Section 1. <b>EVALUATION RECOMMENDATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>By January 15, 2017, the Clean Water Council must submit recommendations to <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the environment and natural resources and <br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>the clean water fund on methods to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of projects <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>funded by the clean water fund in achieving the purposes under article XI, section 15, of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>the Minnesota Constitution, including recommendations on the amount of funds that <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>should be spent annually on evaluation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>    Sec. 2. <b>WHITE BEAR LAKE AUGMENTATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>$150,000 in fiscal year 2017 is appropriated from the clean water fund to the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>commissioner of natural resources for development of three design-build proposals. The <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>commissioner shall request design-build qualifications and select three qualified entities to <br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>develop design-build proposals. The proposals must address increasing the water level in <br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>White Bear Lake by piping water from Vadnais Lake to White Bear Lake. The design work <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>must ensure that the water in White Bear Lake and Vadnais Lake will remain at least as <br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>clean and clear as before the augmentation project is implemented. Among any other issues <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>to be addressed, the design work must ensure that the project does not allow the spread of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>any invasive species or increase phosphorus levels. The commissioner must develop the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>design-build request for proposals in consultation with the commissioner of administration <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>with regard to procedures, and in consultation with the Metropolitan Council and its water <br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>supply policy and technical advisory committees and the Minnesota Pollution Control <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>Agency with regard to water quality and environmental issues. Any limitations in law on <br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>the number or value of design-build contracts do not apply to this project.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2015 Supplement, section 85.53, subdivision 2, is <br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Expenditures; accountability.</b> (a) A project or program receiving funding <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>from the parks and trails fund must meet or exceed the constitutional requirement to <br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance. A project or program <br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>receiving funding from the parks and trails fund must include measurable outcomes, as <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>3.303</statute_ref>, subdivision 10, and a plan for measuring and evaluating the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>results. A project or program must be consistent with current science and incorporate <br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>state-of-the-art technology, except when the project or program is a portrayal or restoration <br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>of historical significance.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>(b) Money from the parks and trails fund shall be expended to balance the benefits <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>across all regions and residents of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>(c) A state agency or other recipient of a direct appropriation from the parks and <br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>trails fund must compile and submit all information for funded projects or programs, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>including the proposed measurable outcomes and all other items required under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>3.303, subdivision 10
         </statute_ref>, to the Legislative Coordinating Commission as soon as practicable <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>or by January 15 of the applicable fiscal year, whichever comes first. The Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>Coordinating Commission must post submitted information on the Web site required <br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>3.303</statute_ref>, subdivision 10, as soon as it becomes available.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>(d) Grants funded by the parks and trails fund must be implemented according to <br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>section 
         <statute_ref>16B.98</statute_ref> and must account for all expenditures. Proposals must specify a process <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>for any regranting envisioned. Priority for grant proposals must be given to proposals <br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>involving grants that will be competitively awarded.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>(e) Money from the parks and trails fund may only be spent on projects located <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>(f) When practicable, a direct recipient of an appropriation from the parks and <br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>trails fund shall prominently display on the recipient's Web site home page the legacy <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>logo required under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 5, section 10, as amended by Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>2010, chapter 361, article 3, section 5, accompanied by the phrase "Click here for more <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>information." When a person clicks on the legacy logo image, the Web site must direct <br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>the person to a Web page that includes both the contact information that a person may <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>use to obtain additional information, as well as a link to the Legislative Coordinating <br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>Commission Web site required under section 
         <statute_ref>3.303, subdivision 10</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>(g) Future eligibility for money from the parks and trails fund is contingent upon a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>state agency or other recipient satisfying all applicable requirements in this section, as <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>well as any additional requirements contained in applicable session law. If the Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>the Legislative Auditor, in the course of an audit or investigation, publicly reports that a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>recipient of money from the parks and trails fund has not complied with the laws, rules, or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.34"></a><var>43.34</var>regulations in this section or other laws applicable to the recipient, the recipient must be <br/>
<a id="pl.43.35"></a><var>43.35</var>listed in an annual report to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the legacy <br/>
<a id="pl.43.36"></a><var>43.36</var>funds. The list must be publicly available. The legislative auditor shall remove a recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>from the list upon determination that the recipient is in compliance. A recipient on the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>list is not eligible for future funding from the parks and trails fund until the recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>demonstrates compliance to the legislative auditor.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>(h) Any state agency or organization requesting a direct appropriation from the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>parks and trails fund must inform the house and senate committees having jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>over the parks and trails fund at the time the request for funding is made, if the same <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>project or program has been previously funded by a state appropriation, and how the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>project or program was funded.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>    Sec. 2. <b>EVALUATION RECOMMENDATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>By January 15, 2017, the commissioner of natural resources, in cooperation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>must submit recommendations to the chairs and ranking minority members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>house of representatives and senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>environment and natural resources and the parks and trails fund on methods to evaluate <br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>the outcomes and effectiveness of projects funded by the parks and trails fund in achieving <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>the purposes under article XI, section 15, of the Minnesota Constitution, including <br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>recommendations on the amount of funds that should be spent annually on evaluation.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.4.1.0"></a><a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2015 Supplement, section 129D.17, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Expenditures; accountability.</b> (a) Funding from the arts and cultural <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>heritage fund may be spent only for arts, arts education, and arts access, and to preserve <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>Minnesota's history and cultural heritage. A project or program receiving funding from <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>the arts and cultural heritage fund must include measurable outcomes, and a plan for <br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>measuring and evaluating the results. A project or program must be consistent with current <br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>scholarship, or best practices, when appropriate and must incorporate state-of-the-art <br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>technology when appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>(b) Funding from the arts and cultural heritage fund may be granted for an entire <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>project or for part of a project so long as the recipient provides a description and cost for <br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>the entire project and can demonstrate that it has adequate resources to ensure that the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>entire project will be completed.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>(c) Money from the arts and cultural heritage fund shall be expended for benefits <br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var>across all regions and residents of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>(d) A state agency or other recipient of a direct appropriation from the arts and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>cultural heritage fund must compile and submit all information for funded projects or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>programs, including the proposed measurable outcomes and all other items required <br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>3.303, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, to the Legislative Coordinating Commission as soon <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>as practicable or by January 15 of the applicable fiscal year, whichever comes first. The <br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>Legislative Coordinating Commission must post submitted information on the Web site <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>required under section 
         <statute_ref>3.303, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, as soon as it becomes available.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>(e) Grants funded by the arts and cultural heritage fund must be implemented <br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>according to section 
         <statute_ref>16B.98</statute_ref> and must account for all expenditures of funds. Priority for <br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>grant proposals must be given to proposals involving grants that will be competitively <br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>awarded.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>(f) All money from the arts and cultural heritage fund must be for projects located <br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>(g) When practicable, a direct recipient of an appropriation from the arts and cultural <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>heritage fund shall prominently display on the recipient's Web site home page the legacy <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>logo required under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 5, section 10, as amended by Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>2010, chapter 361, article 3, section 5, accompanied by the phrase "Click here for more <br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>information." When a person clicks on the legacy logo image, the Web site must direct <br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>the person to a Web page that includes both the contact information that a person may <br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>use to obtain additional information, as well as a link to the Legislative Coordinating <br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>Commission Web site required under section 
         <statute_ref>3.303, subdivision 10</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>(h) Future eligibility for money from the arts and cultural heritage fund is contingent <br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>upon a state agency or other recipient satisfying all applicable requirements in this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>as well as any additional requirements contained in applicable session law. If the Office of <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>the Legislative Auditor, in the course of an audit or investigation, publicly reports that a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>recipient of money from the arts and cultural heritage fund has not complied with the laws, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>rules, or regulations in this section or other laws applicable to the recipient, the recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>must be listed in an annual report to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>legacy funds. The list must be publicly available. The legislative auditor shall remove a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>recipient from the list upon determination that the recipient is in compliance. A recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>on the list is not eligible for future funding from the arts and cultural heritage fund until <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>the recipient demonstrates compliance to the legislative auditor.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>(i) Any state agency or organization requesting a direct appropriation from the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>arts and cultural heritage fund must inform the house and senate committees having <br/>
<a id="pl.45.35"></a><var>45.35</var>jurisdiction over the arts and cultural fund at the time the request for funding is made, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>if the same project or program has been previously funded by a state appropriation, and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>how the project or program was funded.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.2.0"></a><a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>    Sec. 2. Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>is amended to read:<br/>
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<col width="21.5"/>
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<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 3.<b>Minnesota State Arts Board</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">26,819,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">31,312,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>(a) These amounts are appropriated to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>the Minnesota State Arts Board for arts, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>arts education, arts preservation, and arts <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>access. Grant agreements entered into <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>by the Minnesota State Arts Board and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>other recipients of appropriations in this <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>subdivision must ensure that these funds are <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>used to supplement and not substitute for <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>traditional sources of funding. Each grant <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>program established within this appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>must be separately administered from other <br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>state appropriations for program planning <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>and outcome measurements, but may take <br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>into consideration other state resources <br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>awarded in the selection of applicants and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>grant award size.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">(b) <b>Arts and Arts Access Initiatives</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>$21,155,000 the first year and $25,350,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>the second year are to support Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>artists and arts organizations in creating, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>producing, preserving, and presenting <br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>high-quality arts activities; to overcome <br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>barriers to accessing high-quality arts <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>activities; for the preservation and <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>conservation of art and artifacts; and to instill <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>the arts into the community and public life <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>in this state.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
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<td><a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">(c) <b>Arts Education</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>$4,248,000 the first year and $4,472,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>the second year are for high-quality, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>age-appropriate arts education for <br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>Minnesotans of all ages to develop <br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>knowledge, skills, and understanding of the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>arts.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">(d) <b>Arts and Cultural Heritage</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>$1,416,000 the first year and $1,490,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>second year are for events and activities that <br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>represent the diverse cultural arts traditions, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>including folk and traditional artists and art <br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>organizations, represented in this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>(e) Up to 4.5 percent of the funds appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>in paragraphs (b) to (d) may be used by the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>board for administering grant programs, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>delivering technical services, providing <br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>fiscal oversight for the statewide system, and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>ensuring accountability.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>(f) Up to thirty percent of the remaining total <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>appropriation to each of the categories listed <br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>in paragraphs (b) to (d) is for grants to the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>regional arts councils. Notwithstanding any <br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>other provision of law, regional arts council <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>grants or other arts council grants for touring <br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>programs, projects, or exhibits must ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>the programs, projects, or exhibits are able to <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>tour in their own region as well as all other <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>regions of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>(g) Any unencumbered balance remaining <br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>under this section in the first year does not <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>cancel, but is available for the second year <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>of the biennium.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>(h) When making grants under this <br/>
<a id="pl.47.34"></a><var>47.34</var>appropriation, the Minnesota State Arts <br/>
<a id="pl.47.35"></a><var>47.35</var>Board and the regional arts council must <br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>consider grants to organizations who <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>preserve and maintain art and artifacts, or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>who provide support, education, or training <br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>for the preservation and conservation of art <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>and artifacts, including grants to the Midwest <br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>Art Conservation Center.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.3.0"></a><a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>    Sec. 3. <b>EVALUATION RECOMMENDATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>By January 15, 2017, the Minnesota State Arts Board, in cooperation with the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>Minnesota Historical Society, regional arts councils, and other recipients of money from <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>the arts and cultural heritage fund, must submit recommendations to the chairs and ranking <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees and divisions with <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>jurisdiction over the arts and cultural heritage fund on methods to evaluate the outcomes <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>and effectiveness of projects funded by the arts and cultural heritage fund in achieving <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>the purposes under article XI, section 15, of the Minnesota Constitution, including <br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>recommendations on the amount of funds that should be spent annually on evaluation.<br/>