MN HF2715

Repeals numerous obsolete statutes related to natural resources, environmental management, and drainage systems, including provisions on Soil Conservation Service references and outdated regulatory structures.

Modifies drainage inspector requirements to prohibit county commissioners from serving as drainage inspectors, while allowing county highway engineers to fill the role.

Streamlines soil and water conservation district consolidation procedures by removing referendum requirements and establishing a formal petition process requiring majority supervisor approval and state board determination based on public health and welfare.

Changes the Division of Waters to the Division of Ecological and Water Resources and eliminates outdated requirements for snowmobile and outboard motor engine specifications while maintaining preference for US-manufactured all-terrain vehicles.

Removes reporting requirements for water quality monitoring citizen programs and grant/loan termination reports, and eliminates provisions restricting commissioners' authority to divide and consolidate drainage districts without referendums.