Section 103B.201 - METROPOLITAN WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; PURPOSEThe purposes of the water management programs required by sections 103B.205 to 103B.255 are to:
(1) protect, preserve, and use natural surface water and groundwater storage and retention systems;(2) minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and water quality problems;(3) identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface water and groundwater quality;(4) establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface water and groundwater management;(5) prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems;(6) promote groundwater recharge;(7) protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities; and(8) secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface water and groundwater.1990 c 391 art 2 s 5; 1990 c 601 s 6
Amended by 2019 Minn. Laws, ch. 50,s 1-24, eff. 8/1/2019.