Jul 10, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardClean Water Council Budget and Outcomes Committee Meeting
The committee discussed budget priorities and outcomes for the FY28-29 biennium, including the review of proposals for various state water programs. Key topics included survey outcomes on funding priorities, discussions on the expansion of soil health initiatives in Olmsted County, strategies for managing chloride reduction, and the role of PFAS monitoring in groundwater assessments. The committee also finalized a preliminary budget target of $340 million for the upcoming cycle and reviewed agency-specific proposals for funding increases, holds, and program shifts across several departments including the DNR, MDA, MPCA, and BWSR.