The bill H. F. No. 4124 appropriates funds from various environmental and cultural heritage sources, including the outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, and arts and cultural heritage fund, for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. It outlines specific allocations for environmental projects, such as $1,802,000 for wildlife habitat restoration in the Anoka Sand Plain ecoregion and $4,206,000 for enhancing aquatic habitats. The bill emphasizes partnerships with organizations like The Nature Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited for land acquisition and habitat restoration, while also establishing monitoring and enforcement funds to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

In addition to environmental initiatives, the bill modifies existing appropriations for cultural and educational projects, including grants for arts education and community events. It mandates that grant agreements include repercussions for non-compliance and requires the Minnesota Humanities Center to focus on diverse community organizations. The bill also specifies that no grant funds may be used for travel outside Minnesota and allocates funds for commemorative programs honoring Southeast Asian communities and veterans. Overall, H. F. No. 4124 aims to enhance Minnesota's environmental conservation and cultural heritage through targeted funding and strategic partnerships.

Statutes affected:
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 97A.056, 114D.50, 85.53, 129D.17