This bill appropriates funds from the clean water fund for various environmental initiatives in Minnesota for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, emphasizing that the appropriations are onetime. It allocates specific amounts for purposes such as monitoring pesticide levels, assessing groundwater nitrate concentrations, and supporting agricultural best management practices. The bill mandates that funds be used for activities directly related to the appropriations and in accordance with Minnesota Management and Budget guidelines. Additionally, it encourages grant recipients to improve access for people with disabilities and promote diversity in environmental careers.

The bill also outlines significant funding allocations for projects aimed at enhancing water quality and protecting natural resources, including $500,000 each year for purchasing permanent conservation easements, $425,000 for soil erosion data collection, and $2.5 million for wetlands conservation easements. It designates $5.9 million for financial and technical assistance to promote soil health practices and $750,000 for contracting services with Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa. Furthermore, it allocates $5.9 million for developing health risk limits for drinking water contaminants and $3 million for protecting private well users, along with $25.9 million for state parks and trails. The bill emphasizes leveraging federal funds and requires grantees to specify expected outcomes from their projects, ensuring accountability and collaboration in environmental stewardship.