Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for environmental conservation efforts specifically to stabilize the shoreline near Scandia Cemetery in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an allocation of $2,300,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
• These funds will come from the state’s general fund.
• The money is designated as a grant to the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
• The intended use of the grant is to construct a retaining wall and an access road as part of the shoreline stabilization project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new allocation of state funds for a specific environmental project, thereby increasing financial resources dedicated to shoreline stabilization efforts in St. Louis County.

Relevant Terms

shoreline stabilization, retaining wall, access road, environmental conservation, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Scandia Cemetery, St. Louis County, general fund grant