This bill mandates the development of a feasibility assessment for adaptive phosphorus management in the Red River of the North, with a specific appropriation of $250,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2024. The funds will be granted to the Red River Basin Commission to facilitate this assessment, which must address water-quality targets for phosphorus loading, allocate phosphorus between point and nonpoint sources, identify cost-effective nutrient reduction strategies, and may include other state water-quality goals. The commission is also required to form an advisory group that includes various stakeholders and submit the final assessment to legislative committees by June 30, 2026.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $150,000 for both fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to support ongoing transboundary efforts related to the Red River. This funding is intended for the Red River Basin Commission to coordinate work with contributions from other states and local governments. The commission is required to submit an annual work plan to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to outline its activities and objectives.