2015 Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 103A - 114B — WATER
Chapter 103B — WATER PLANNING AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Section 103B.201 — METROPOLITAN WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE.
The purposes of the water management programs required by sections 103B.205 to 103B.255 are to:
(1) protect, preserve, and use natural surface 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 and groundwater quality;
(4) establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface 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 and ground water.
History:1990 c 391 art 2 s 5; 1990 c 601 s 6
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