The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 103A.204, to enhance the state's groundwater policy by introducing a multiagency approach to groundwater management. It emphasizes the need for artificial aquifer recharge in areas where groundwater levels are depleted and not recovering quickly enough. The Environmental Quality Board is tasked with preparing reports on groundwater policy issues, which will be included in assessments related to their responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for groundwater storage and recovery initiatives, specifically allocating money to the commissioner of natural resources for the creation of a centralized aquifer-property database. The Department of Health is assigned several duties, including developing a decision-support system for aquifer storage and recovery, applying for regulatory primacy over certain injection wells, and modifying existing statutes to facilitate these projects. These measures aim to improve groundwater management and ensure sustainable practices in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 103A.204