MN SF3490

Appropriates $2,269,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $9,367,000 for fiscal year 2017 to natural resources, with funding split between general fund and natural resources/game and fish funds.

Allocates $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2017 for an impact study of irrigation on the Pineland Sands aquifer.

Provides $5,300,000 in fiscal year 2017 for parks and trails management, including $3,000,000 from general fund and $2,300,000 from natural resources fund.

Appropriates $1,599,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $2,370,000 for fiscal year 2017 for legal costs related to the NorthMet mining project.

Exempts residents under age 18 and tribal band members with valid tribal identification from wild rice harvesting license requirements (residents under 18 must be accompanied by a licensed person).