2003 Minnesota Statutes

     103B.201 Metropolitan water management program purpose. 

    The purposes of the water management programs required by 
 sections 103B.205 to 103B.255 are to: 

    (1) protect, preserve, and use natural surface and 
 groundwater storage and retention systems; 

    (2) minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct 
 flooding and water quality problems; 

    (3) identify and plan for means to effectively protect and 
 improve surface and groundwater quality; 

    (4) establish more uniform local policies and official 
 controls for surface and groundwater management; 

    (5) prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; 

    (6) promote groundwater recharge; 

    (7) protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water 
 recreational facilities; and 

    (8) secure the other benefits associated with the proper 
 management of surface and ground water. 

    HIST: 1990 c 391 art 2 s 5; 1990 c 601 s 6